Very short, but enjoyable is the best way to describe this game. Kaigan Games, the developers of Simulacra, partnering with the BBC to make a Doctor Who game is a super odd pairing, but it works surprisingly well enough. The game was very clearly made during the height of the pandemic, but that's what makes the format of the game so brilliant. Other Kaigan Games games already don't have too much characters on screen anyway, so this felt no different
As a huge Doctor Who fan, having Osgood be the guiding lead throughout the whole game is super neat. And as of writing this, this is currently her last chronological appearance since 2015's Zygon Inversion, so its just nice to have more of her
It was also super nice to see/hear from the characters after 2007's Blink (the Angels' first appearance). Always one of my favorite episode and its super nice to see Larry again, even if it was only briefly. Just a small shame that we don't get to see Sally at all, but Carey Mulligan is probably too expensive for the BBC at this point lmao
Speaking of the Angels themselves, they were utilized kinda... eh? In fairness, this game isn't entirely at fault. Every appearance of the Weeping Angels since Blink have added really stupid rules to how they work and this game is no different. The plot contradicts itself many times throughout the 2 hour playtime with the really dumb "the image of an angel becomes itself an angel" rule established in 2010's Time of the Angels
Not the worst choice for a main antagonist in a Doctor Who mobile game, but I feel as though an original monster would have been a better choice. (still love the Angels tho!)
Lastly, despite the messy plot and surface level gameplay, it's still an absolute treat, ESPECIALLY for Whovians. I counted at least 12 references and easter eggs to random episodes throughout the show's history. Fun enough for what it is, recommend it to fans of the show specifically
As a huge Doctor Who fan, having Osgood be the guiding lead throughout the whole game is super neat. And as of writing this, this is currently her last chronological appearance since 2015's Zygon Inversion, so its just nice to have more of her
It was also super nice to see/hear from the characters after 2007's Blink (the Angels' first appearance). Always one of my favorite episode and its super nice to see Larry again, even if it was only briefly. Just a small shame that we don't get to see Sally at all, but Carey Mulligan is probably too expensive for the BBC at this point lmao
Speaking of the Angels themselves, they were utilized kinda... eh? In fairness, this game isn't entirely at fault. Every appearance of the Weeping Angels since Blink have added really stupid rules to how they work and this game is no different. The plot contradicts itself many times throughout the 2 hour playtime with the really dumb "the image of an angel becomes itself an angel" rule established in 2010's Time of the Angels
Not the worst choice for a main antagonist in a Doctor Who mobile game, but I feel as though an original monster would have been a better choice. (still love the Angels tho!)
Lastly, despite the messy plot and surface level gameplay, it's still an absolute treat, ESPECIALLY for Whovians. I counted at least 12 references and easter eggs to random episodes throughout the show's history. Fun enough for what it is, recommend it to fans of the show specifically