Posted on: February 4, 2017
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The plot is worth the annoying bugs
The game started slowly, built tension relentlessly and ended with one of the better I-didn't-see-that-coming plot twists. I know it's good horror if I'm super depressed by the end of the game - only two other games (SOMA & Fran Bow) have had similar effects on me. It played like a TV series in its episodic story arc (intentionally, I'm sure) and used excellent character development to draw me into the plot. It's a rare game that gets me emotional - I'm a bit jaded with horror games - but I was genuinely distraught over the ending. I was so sad I committed suicide (in-game, of course) and it felt like the right thing to do at the time. I was rooting wholeheartedly for my favorite characters, and without going into spoilers, it didn't end well for all involved. Also, this game is not for the faint of heart - the death cutscenes are extremely grisly. So, we know the plot's good - but how was the gameplay? It was basic, for the most part easy, and usually a smooth ride from one cutscene/plot point to the other. Driving, oddly enough, was a blast. I loved rocketing around the small town in my police cruiser, catching big air on every jump. Combat was a bit underwhelming - the enemies aren't ever a serious threat to your character (except perhaps the bosses) and are easily dispatched with some well-placed shotgun blasts. The game is also quite linear plot-wise, but there were an enormous amount of side quests to be discovered by cruising around the town free roaming and talking with everyone. There's even a dartboard minigame - the town is incredibly detailed. However, getting to the end was a major challenge, as the game contains a wide variety of infuriating bugs and crashes. If the Director's Cut was this bad, I'd hate to have played the unpatched version... but I digress. The trouble I had with bugs was far outweighed by the brooding atmosphere, creepy environments, and demented villains. It took a lot of patience, but the payoff was definitely worth it.
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