Downfall: Redux

So, getting the main complaint I'm sure we all share out of the way: the voice action is pretty bad. However I did feel Joe, the main characters voice grew on me as I continued through. I've never played the Cat Lady as it's animation seemed very choppy, but decided to pick up this game as it looked more polished. The gameplay itself is standard point and click adventure, what really stands out is it's atmosphere and music. The game never drags on and keeps it's pacing pretty good, with the music or some form of rhythm in the background to provide the tension, which works well with the setting. The characters namely Joe as he's the central are well developed, and learning about them and the issues they face are very compelling. What I found to be the best part was the message, not the message itself but how it's presented to the player, it's never shoved down your throat or forced on you and it's generally handle well. It gave me a lot of respect for the developers, and I hope to see more from them in the future.

This is a sequel to the Cat Lady (perhaps the best horror game of all time). I think the description of the game in the store should say that. It's adapted from a freeware game that predated the Cat Lady and that made me think that if it was related to the other title it would be a prequel, but it is not. The designer has made some changes to this game to more closely tie and the Cat Lady together, and you should play the Cat Lady first. Both game spoil each other a bit, since their plots are a bit tandem, but it is much worse for the Cat Lady to be spoiled since the beginning of that game relies so much on your disorientation. Whereas the plot twist/resolution in this is a bit hackneyed. That's not to say this isn't a great game. It's more of a traditional adventure game than its predecessor. Rather than making your way through a story, you're looking around a surreal hotel searching for items that will allow you to explore more of it. Your discovery is bleak. The Cat Lady pulled you from the nader of depression to become, if not happy, at least a part of the world again. The hero of this game just explores the causes of his and his wife's suffering. He isn't allowed to make any progress. For a while I thought the story might be more allegorical than it was. That it was just the horrible feelings of a breakup and perhaps guilt at meeting someone new (Agnes) when you couldn't save the person you loved (Ivy). Instead you have a story of insanity that has been done before and has little meaning to impart to those of us who are completely bonkers. (or as Susan would say, those of us who haven't lost the plot). That being said the ideas in presenting the different broken aspects of the protagonists' psyches are awesome, and very original. And they are thought provoking as you think what does each of these things say about the characters in the game (if not what they say about us playing it). Highly recommended, if you like horror adventure games.

Rem Michalski said he's a fan of Stephen King and he wasn't lying. So if you Like S. King's work, probably you'll enjoy this game. Like in his other games, I like the interesting, sometimes deep, symbolism and allegories, and they're all over the place. ah, yes. That absurd recipe and that whole blender segment is a jewel of dark humour. I needed the laugh. Thanks. I like the ending when you're trying to play a "nice" Joe. He ends up a very, very nuanced character, let's put it like this...

If these characters came across as normal, the game would miss the point. Let me remind you, even The Cat Lady isn't all there. The graphics also fit well with the crazy atmosphere. Animations as well. This is Grade A material. Very well done! If you can't identify with the characters, good! That's the way it should be! If you can there's something dreadfully wrong with you! They are abnormal in their emotional responses and actions for a reason; they're crazy! Monotone when they should be excited. Overly excited when you'd think their response should be normal. The vocal directing is done extremely well! An amazing story! Way out there! Another pure gold hit from Michalski! https://youtu.be/hIO6ifcgbeM Highlight the above with your cursor. Do CTRL-C. Put your cursor in your web browser. Do CTRL-V, then hit Enter and enjoy!

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