Downfall: Redux

I only played the Redux version, and I have to say that it was pretty good. This isn't a typical Adventure, because it's all played with the keyboard; there's no pointing and clicking, and it's all done without a text parser. The entire process is streamlined by these simple controls, which makes the game very fluid. The visuals are almost entirely monochrome, but there are occasional splashes of color, mostly red. The voice acting starts out really bad, but it gets to be pretty good a little while in; you just have to stick it out. The music was mostly very good, aside from a few poorly-placed vocal tracks that just made the game seem like it was trying to say, "Look at me; I'm a movie! TAKE ME SERIOUSLY!" That said, the story was actually pretty good; the plot unraveled very well, had good pacing, and even though I saw the ending coming a mile away, it was pretty well done, aside from the dumb vocal track at the end. I think this is trying to be very dark and disturbing, but the violence and gore never really made me uncomfortable or even unnerved at any point. The characters were mostly great; you get to choose Joe's responses, so you mainly get to dictate what kind of person he is, but in the prologue, where you don't have much control, he's an ass and I wanted to slap him. The only other character I hated was one that you're supposed to hate, and his role is quite satisfying. Ivy and Agnes were both excellent characters; I genuinely found myself caring for them like I usually don't in a game. There are some scenes toward the end that tie up the story, but they star an entirely new character who has no introduction, and they come out of nowhere, so while they're not bad, and do their job, they could very well be done better. Downfall is not without its flaws, but they are minor, and don't really hold it back; I'd definitely recommend this one.

Just finished this game, and man what a twist towards the end. Wow, just wow. Game is very similar to the Cat Lady in style,atmosphere and most importantly in quality. It compliments the Cat Lady really, really well. Definitely one of top horror games out there, if you want something weird and unusual look no further. Also I wouldn't worry too much about voice acting, it's not that terrible and it doesn't hinder your game play experience. Overall, just amazing game, can't wait for next offering from Harvester Games :)

If you enjoy Point an Click adventures, dark, psychologically chilling macbre tones and strange, immersive storylines, then you will enjoy playing this (as well as the other developer's games ) at least as much as I did. Highly recommended.

"Downfall: Redux" is an adventure game that functions more like a visual novel in the sense that puzzles are extremely linear and easy, and the emphasis is on story and characters. There are few puzzles that require multiple actions, and it is often just a matter of finding an object that solves a task. While this is the core of adventure games, it felt unfulfilling in Downfall because it was too obvious (often the description of an object already told you what function it should have to a puzzle). Given it's emphasis on story and characters at the expense of real gameplay, Downfall: Redux relied heavily on the voice acting, music, and visuals to create a unique atmosphere. While that atmosphere was often compelling, I found the story a little flat and melodramatic. The story was very predictable until it was completely off the rails and unfollowable. Because the game was so character-focused, I found it difficult to enjoy at times because many characters are generally not very likable or relatable (which I understand may be on purpose given the plot, but still...). As other users have noted, the music is the real standout, as it crafts the atmosphere as much as the visuals do. The game has a serious and complex topic, and it is entertaining, as you really do want to see what comes next. With that said, it's not really "fun", and when you're done, you definitely don't have a "tee-hee, that was fun!"feeling.

In this game due to its surrealistic nature you can find a lot things for yourself . Thank you, Harvester Games