Posted on: February 5, 2016

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Jeux: 221 Avis: 2

WAY More Than the Sum of its Parts

I'm a longtime GOG customer, having purchased and played 50+ games here, but this is actually the first review I've written for the site. I'm doing it because I found this game genuinely touching and encouraging, and I want it to get its due attention. Let me first say what you've probably read in other reviews, which is that (despite my rating) this is by no means a perfect or even near perfect game. It has many clear flaws, including a clunky interface, a poor English translation, uneven voice over work, choppy animation and some cliche story elements and plot holes. But trust me when I say you won't remember any of that after playing this game. What you will remember is a truly gripping, affecting and thoughtful gaming experience that just isn't that common these days. The environmental theme provides possibly the most high stakes scenario currently in existence, and while the game does lapse into preachiness on occasion, this is a serious problem that I frankly believe we don't do enough preaching about given the potential consequences. It's refreshing to see a game take up that mantle. The characters are fleshed out, nuanced and memorable. The scientist Bent Svennson is particularly fascinating, as he grapples with perceived failures in his life's work, in maintaining his family amid the tragic loss of his wife, and with the burden of the world being suddenly placed on his shoulders after so many years. The puzzles are truly inventive and challenging, without zany adventure-game leaps of logic that would be sorely out of place. And the ending manages to be cautiously optimistic instead of either bleak or maudlin. I play a lot of adventure games, and while this one isn't as technically accomplished as some of the heavy hitters, I can say unequivocally that I will remember it for just as long. If you love the genre, plus good storytelling with a message, you owe it to yourself to give this game a shot.

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Posted on: January 30, 2013

AYSTANTON

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Jeux: 67 Avis: 5

Very Good Game

The New Beginning is a very good adventure game overall. Great visuals and a very creative use of graphics. Interesting story and good puzzles that fit within the flow of the story. I had a couple of problems with it, though. One is that the game was apparently written in Norwegian and the English translation was sometimes awkward. Another is that many of the characters were exceedingly mean, especially towards Fay, one of the main characters. Fay's passivity in the face of abusive language was frustrating.

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Posted on: September 7, 2014

DoomSword

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Jeux: 481 Avis: 11

exemplary adventure gaming

Daedalic are becoming probably my most likeable adventure game developers of this era. Their attention to detail is phenomenal. This game is an amazing eco-thriller that never lets up. It has an elaborate, fleshed out plot, well thought out dialogue and great pacing. I must admit when I first started it, I was suspecting a dud. I mean, a game with an ecology theme and an old scientist as the main character, how enticing can it be? is it a retirement simulator? :P But very soon it is obvious that when proper care is given by the developers, even the most seemingly mundane subjects can turn into interesting games. The plot does feature a heavy ecologic "propaganda", but it manages to make the gamer look past it and enjoy the story and gameplay. As for the game itself, the controls are pretty standard, very easy to get into, the graphics are well done (not to the level of other Daedalic games, but still very nice looking) and the voice acting is above average. The puzzles are generally very logical, with only very few annoying ones and they don't distract from the flow and general theme. The cutscenes are styled out as comic book strips, an odd choice but it works and was certainly cheaper for the developers than full-on animation videos. The game does have a couple of flaws though. Firstly, it crashed a couple of times during playing videos. Nothing major and it could be just my luck, but I have to mention it. Secondly, there are a few parts of the plot at some point, when a major twist takes place, that they either didn't translate properly from German or they were plot holes to begin with. Finally, not an actual flaw, but given how the plot unfolds, it'd be nice to give a couple of alternative endings. All in all, a highly recommended game for the fans of the genre.

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Posted on: May 11, 2013

Silent_Warrior

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Jeux: 108 Avis: 6

Clever, clever, too clever?

I'll try to avoid spoilers, so all I'll say about the story being told is: Clever as heck. There. You can argue about the depth, relevance, and involved science (I mean, algae ARE cool and all, BUT...), but the twists and turns are just miles above the competition. The snag about catering to a clever audience is, however, that you might get inspired to make some fiendishly difficult puzzles, which caused at least me some undue frustration. All is not doom and gloom, however: they all make sense! I highly recommend this game, but be aware that it comes packaged in an art style that might not appeal to everyone.

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Posted on: January 3, 2014

Gluggen51

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Jeux: 187 Avis: 3

A story well told

This is a very good point-and-click adventure. Not so much the laughing experience of, say, Monkey Island or Deponia, but rather a thought through story which holds up almost all the way through in the style of the early Broken Sword games. The puzzles are logical, and if you're an experienced pointer-and-clicker you won't run into too much trouble, but if you're new to the concept you might get stuck in a few places - a pleasant frustration if you ask me. Coherent characters and a well-written story-line keeps the game interesting even if you find some of the puzzles on the easy side. Like many good novels, it takes some time to get to know the characters (maybe an hour of gameplay or so), but when you pass this stage, you're swept into the story and can't really put it down. The game-play is very 'traditional' for its genre, and certainly appeals to me. Now, there are a few flaws here and there, and a loose end or two that doesn't get resolved, but 'A New Beginning' really spoke to me. Anyone who enjoys a good adventure game story-line (on a hot topic!) would really like this game.

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