What is great about this title is you can tell the game-makers really loved what they were doing. They want us to love it, too. This isn't some corporate "Call of Duty 27" that looks to demographics. It is an idea people had and worked hard and had fun bringing into fruition. At it's heart, it is rather simple. You are a cockroach (Why/how is the McGuffin). You need to figure out how to traverse the scene from Entrance to Exit. A maze with obstetrical and things to do, basically. But it does it so well! It is fun to pick this up every once in a while over the years just loose yourself in your Journey of a Roach. Because, like Myst, you have to put yourself into the position and into the environment ... and you do. Immersion done right. Plus, it is not said on here, but the "redux" part is the version that was made with improvements like MYST masterpiece edition. The graphics were good in the original and they are even better in the redux version. Therefore the game holds up over time. But, don't get this game thinking you will have hours to play it or ridiculous challenges. It is very accessible. It is not a breeze but it is not meant to be hard. I was challenged some times for just a moment, sometimes longer, but the magic is that you are never frustrated you never rage-quit! Just have fun, it's only a game!
This game is beautiful, but too hard. The combat is ridiculous! I never got out of the prologue, or whatever that was. Games are supposed to be fun, not frustrating. I gave up playing this game and have no desire to try again even after months. BOO! I am so mad I paid good money to get this pre-ordered from GOG. It is not worth it. I am actually MAD at the game! I don't get mad at games. It is confusing and it fails to draw you in and help you to play it. I should have known ... I stopped playing the first one as well, mainly because of the combat that is way too hard. GRRR!!!
