Gamedec - Definitive Edition

First off, I wouldgive this game a 3.5/5 if I could. Second, if you are not able/willing to read A LOT of text, avoid the game. You will essentially be reading the entire time. Which brings me to a negative. There is some rough translataion and the odd spelling mistake which is annoying. The biggest issue I had though (similar to the game Observer) is everything in the game is based off branching choices. At times, your choice is vague, or it will appear to mean one thing. Then, after choosing it, it was actually a totally different decision. It is so extremely annoying to not know exactly what is meant or what your choice would entail until after the decision. I am not sure if this is poor game design or because both Gamedec and the comparable Observer are both from Polish developers. Overall I enjoyed the game. It was around 18 hours for me with a quite a few reloads due to the annoying branching decision/dialogue trees. The game raises some intersting (although not exactly very original) ideas. I don't want to spoil anything for potential players. If you are into sci fi, reading thousands of lines of text, can deal with a lot of "how can I be of help" fetch type quests I would check it out. But be aware the game has some very big shortcomings.

Very good story, with a nice twist and endings. I will return to this game, that for sure, but first I have to cool down and read Przybyłek's novels.

Failed the very first puzzle because of a translation/localization inconsistency between the game's Codex and the dialogue options. It's not worth my time to find out if this was an isolated occurrence. The game is attractive and its mechanics seem well conceived, but I'm not wrestling with a lack of editing when my backlog is so deep. I was also a little nervous about the fact that there is a jukebox in the main character's apartment and all it could play was ominous ambience. Who wants that playing in their living room? Where is the rest of the soundtrack? IS there a rest of the soundtrack?

Thought from the demo it looked like a good Adventure game with lite RPG traits While true I did not expect the mini-games though I should have given the theme Got about halfway or just past that when certain features became too rough namely the whole timed cycles thing with the Hon Clan I tried toughing it out but had to stop, maybe sometime will try again

Above-average game, with an especially good first act. Worth it on sale, maybe/maybe not at full price, depending on your tastes. I'm basically writing this in order to advise new players to download the free Official Guidebook, available here on GOG. (If it's the same as on Steam, it will be delivered as a PDF to your game directory.) It's helpful in understanding the thinking behind the game mechanics, particularly when it comes to deductions and solving crimes. HINT: thinking of what are called "deductions" as "possible interpretations" will save you much head-scratching.