The visuals, music, everything transports you. I haven't felt like i'm in another world since I played the original Torment or Morrowind. Something about this game feels like it was made in the 90's; it isn't as constrained by the latest definitions of genre, and is better described as an adventure game then a pure RPG like Baldur's Gate. There's something reminiscint of games like Sanitarium and Mist; it's eery, beautiful and strange. I won't take off a point for this, but it's worth noting: This game is about reading. Despite the strong visuals and occasional voice acting, 90% of the information and gameplay is in dialogue menus. The reason that this isn't a negative, is because it's all rather interesting. The companion characters are likable and unique, and I love finding out more of their history, quirks and motivations. I hate to admit, I'm not a great reader; if something fails to catch my interest within a few pages, I put it down. So you know I mean it when I say: This game is interesting, and it will grab you.
The visuals, music, everything transports you. I haven't felt like i'm in another world since I played the original Torment or Morrowind. Something about this game feels like it was made in the 90's; it isn't as constrained by the latest definitions of genre, and is better described as an adventure game then a pure RPG like Baldur's Gate. There's something reminiscint of games like Sanitarium and Mist; it's eery, beautiful and strange. I won't take off a point for this, but it's worth noting: This game is about reading. Despite the strong visuals and occasional voice acting, 90% of the information and gameplay is in dialogue menus. The reason that this isn't a negative, is because it's all rather interesting. The companion characters are likable and unique, and I love finding out more of their history, quirks and motivations. I hate to admit, I'm not a great reader; if something fails to catch my interest within a few pages, I put it down. So you know I mean it when I say: This game is interesting, and it will grab you.
