Having previously finished at least eight well-known first person puzzle games, I don't really think this game stands out among them. But it's still above avarage. Although, the core mechanic is kind of original, somehow I just didn't have so much fun with the game (as with let's say Portal) nor was it perticularly compelling in any other way (as for example the Witness). Still, it provides some good puzzles, and has a story, but like I said nothing about this game was particularly memorable. 3.5 stars out of 5.
Don't be foold by all the praise this game is getting. While the storytelling ideas in the game are pretty good, you should consider the fact that you'll finish the game in 2 hours, and to progress, it is usually enough to press the move forward button. Worth 5 dollars at most to me.
I would give it five stars if it weren't for the absolutely insane difficulty of Prehostorik 2. You can finish Prehistorik 1 relatively easily if you put in a bit of effort, but the second game almost made me destroy some hardware in frustration. I finally had to check a playthrough to finish the last level. Randomly spawning enemies are as bothersome as jumping on all kinds of surfaces, including moving slippery platforms. Finding the secrets isn't so easy either. Otherwise I can't complain about anything.
I played this game through only recently and I wonder what so many people see in it... to me it feels like people say what they say only because so many people or someone influential has said that this game is sooo wonderful. Kind of aping each other...or do they really believe what they say? Nonetheless, it's an OK game with a dull setting, an OK story, tons of boring combat, items and books to read.
