This is my 2nd Play-through. I had a great memory with VH and wanted to try it again.

The presentation is nice. The game isn't technically complex or anything yet the art style is well done. Music gets the job done with a few standout pieces. The textures are a bit low res and that shows at close-up shots but I can't call it as a detractor.

For the most part it's a sidescrolling puzzler. Puzzles are run-of-the-mill and could get slightly repetitive and serve as mere downtime. The main focus is on the interlaced stories of our 4 characters and the presentation of how grueling WWI was and how it is a stain in humanity's collective rap-sheet.

While there's 4 playable characters (Not counting walther the good dog), but honestly Karl and Emile are the protagonists, while Freddie and Anna are more side characters with a spotlight.
The setting and character motivations are well presented, and while there are some leaps in the plot it is well-rounded by the end, especially That speech.

In all fairness, this title is geared towards a younger audience, however if you're interested it is a good title that doesn't take long to finish. Also works as a good palate cleanser.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2020


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