This does extremely well channeling the greatness of what made 1990s PC games so good. Heretic, Hexen, and Quake, specifically. But it also does a good job at that charm and really fun gameplay without feeling like it's an intentional retro throwback. Feels very genuine. So much of the design in the game is great. The wide variety of weapons, the enemies, the pick ups, and the environment/architecture design are all fantastic, creating a really detailed and interesting world. Each of the episodes have their own style to them, too, with unique enemies and environments. It doesn't get boring with its constant variety and fast-paced gameplay. And on top of that, a fantastic complement to the atmosphere in the game is Andrew Hulshult's excellent soundtrack. It's really good and suits the environments that each piece of music is made for. All these elements come together really well creating a very solid experience in a simply fun game. It really doesn't feel like a modern indie game, but like something great that would have come out in the late-90s. Do yourself a favor and get this.
For those that grew up gaming in the 1990's, this is nostalgic and a treat to see on GOG. D was originally released in Japan for the 3DO in April 1995 and subsequently on the Sega Saturn and Playstation. There were two spiritual sequels: Enemy Zero in December 1996 for the Sega Saturn (released for PC in 1998) and D2 in December 1999 (Japan) August 2000 (North America) for the Sega Dreamcast. These spiritual sequels have the same characters, but are unrelated story and universe-wise to each other. The first thing to mention about the gameplay is that you have a maximum of two hours to finish D. There is no pause or save system and if you fail, you must start over. It's an interesting concept and adds tension and urgency to the already creepy atmosphere. D is a first-person puzzle adventure where you are Laura. You go to a hospital where your father inexplicably committed a massacre, but when you get there, the hospital transforms into a castle. The game has to do with exploration and puzzle-solving. Your actions determine which of the four endings you will get (including Time Up ending, Bad ending, Good ending, and Best ending). Of course, nostalgia will definitely be a factor for many people buying this game, and for them I definitely recommend it. For others that don't mind the dated graphics and cutscenes, it's also a recommendation. But, if you are not into slow-paced puzzle/exploration games, needless to say, it's probably not up your alley.
This is awesome. FINALLY on GOG! I was waiting for it since I got a GOG account. The game is fantastic, I have very very fond memories of playing it back when I was about nine years old. The game is pitch perfect for creating a scary atmosphere with a fantastic soundtrack and beautiful environments in the house. The game still stands up today with its fantastic 3D graphics.
