Probably one of the games that formed my very understanding of an utterly engrossing experience. Growing up, I was a well-behaved and responsible child to a fault, never buying an M-rated game beforehand. For Christmas, this game intrigued me like nothing before and I bit the bullet. What I found was a story that still plays in my head to this day.
I could talk about he story and characters all day, but simply said they are fantastic. I came out of this game hooked to the fictional lives of these characters, as well as almost feeling like I was experiencing the story with them, as diagnosable as that may sound.
To keep it short, I enjoyed the puzzles, but that is not the reason to stay involved, the story goes places surprising and enlightening, and when I would figure something out, it would continue to twist that impression that I made.
This was a fantastic experience for myself and a good starting point for others who are interested in this genre of game without going into something more complicated. Serious when necessary, silly in doses, but never obnoxious, it hits the right notes for emotional impact and lighthearted character building that will leave a long impression on the player.