I think it does what it does very well - and that is tell an engaging, tension-filled story, in a sci-fi / android-filled setting, with excellent graphics, and choices that really feel like they matter. It was a much better outing than my previous experience when playing Heavy Rain.
It is good to be played in bite-size chunks, as it can get pretty tense in moments and sometimes brought feelings I only got from playing horror games at night. Of course, playing it blind is the only way to go!
I play these types of "choose your own adventure" games a single time, and that is how I consider "my story" turns out (ok Tidus...). And I was relatively satisfied with my character's arcs and conclusion... 2 of the 3 had good, satisfying endings... but I was a bit peeved at a single choice screwing me over with Kara's route... that was utter bullshit.
However, nothing beats the moment I went over to a friend's place, who was also playing the game at the same time as me (this was shortly after I had beaten it), and I was watching him play as Connor in the station... and then I witnessed one of the funniest things I had ever seen. He had no leads... and just... gave up... I was dying laughing as he watched in horror at such a shitty ending for a character. I still have no idea how he ended up screwing himself so bad, but it sticks with me, as this game is pretty devoid of any humor... it constantly keeps its intense, serious edge to it throughout.
Couldn't have happened to me though... :) But if it did, this game would have most likely been given a much lower score... So be careful with your choices when playing.
Connor Main Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AjNEE1UVgE
It is good to be played in bite-size chunks, as it can get pretty tense in moments and sometimes brought feelings I only got from playing horror games at night. Of course, playing it blind is the only way to go!
I play these types of "choose your own adventure" games a single time, and that is how I consider "my story" turns out (ok Tidus...). And I was relatively satisfied with my character's arcs and conclusion... 2 of the 3 had good, satisfying endings... but I was a bit peeved at a single choice screwing me over with Kara's route... that was utter bullshit.
However, nothing beats the moment I went over to a friend's place, who was also playing the game at the same time as me (this was shortly after I had beaten it), and I was watching him play as Connor in the station... and then I witnessed one of the funniest things I had ever seen. He had no leads... and just... gave up... I was dying laughing as he watched in horror at such a shitty ending for a character. I still have no idea how he ended up screwing himself so bad, but it sticks with me, as this game is pretty devoid of any humor... it constantly keeps its intense, serious edge to it throughout.
Couldn't have happened to me though... :) But if it did, this game would have most likely been given a much lower score... So be careful with your choices when playing.
Connor Main Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AjNEE1UVgE