You'll need some patience to get through this game. Before getting your first "weapon upgrade" fights take too long, your companion's AI is a little unresponsive, and controls in general can be a little janky. Considering who the protagonists are, on the realism side of things, it does a good job, but this isn't for everyone. Rushing will get you nowhere, so if you're feeling frustrated with the game, turn it off and come back later. It will make for a far better overall experience.
Where this game excels is in the presentation.
The game is incredibly minimalistic in pretty much all of its aspects.
The overall atmosphere and environment is really well done. It has to be experienced and can't exactly be put into words.
The story is open to interpretation and you're free to fill in the wide gaps however you wish.
The puzzles are made in a clever way where they aren't difficult, but if you're not paying attention to the little hints given to you by either by the camera angles or your companion (although you have to wait for a bit before she points it out) you'll be stuck for longer than you normally would.
On a first playthrough, it can take a bit before you're used to the game's systems and overall feel. On a second playthrough, while you'll know what's going on, it's fun to catch the little details you may have missed and it will be an overall smoother experience.
Even with the flaws this game has, if you're interested in playing through a good chunk of the PS2's library, I'd recommend you give this game a try.
Where this game excels is in the presentation.
The game is incredibly minimalistic in pretty much all of its aspects.
The overall atmosphere and environment is really well done. It has to be experienced and can't exactly be put into words.
The story is open to interpretation and you're free to fill in the wide gaps however you wish.
The puzzles are made in a clever way where they aren't difficult, but if you're not paying attention to the little hints given to you by either by the camera angles or your companion (although you have to wait for a bit before she points it out) you'll be stuck for longer than you normally would.
On a first playthrough, it can take a bit before you're used to the game's systems and overall feel. On a second playthrough, while you'll know what's going on, it's fun to catch the little details you may have missed and it will be an overall smoother experience.
Even with the flaws this game has, if you're interested in playing through a good chunk of the PS2's library, I'd recommend you give this game a try.
Jamir
8 months ago