A very solid action platformer that has outstanding atmosphere, but leaves some things to desire. This is the second time I've played through this game (the first time being in 2012) and I hardly remembered anything from it besides the last level, so everything felt really fresh! I also ended up getting the platinum in this playthrough as well.
The story is pretty non-sensical as it relies HEAVILY on the first game of the series, American McGee's Alice. that released in 2000 on PC. I have not played this yet, but it would've helped knowing this going into this game. Regardless, the story is the weakest point here and that's about all I'll say about that.
The gameplay is a basic system. You can upgrade your weapons using Teeth, the currency of the game, found all around the 6 levels. The combat system plays by the books here and doesn't reinvent any systems from 2011. Some enemies you must hit with the heavy weapon as they are immune to the light weapon. Same goes for your range weapons, heavy and light, enemy resistances, etc.
The atmosphere and environment design in this game are top-notch though. It's hella fun to see the twisted versions of the familiar world Wonderland. You have the playful Dollhouse level with debris everywhere and discarded doll parts scattered amongst the wasteland of trash which plays well with the colorful dollhouses that have been repaired with obvious spare parts of other houses. Then there's the underwater world that houses a very quaint town called Barrelbottom with fishfolk and a fun aquatic theme. Unfortunately, this doesn't last long as once you return to the town, you'll find the fishfolk mutilated and such with what's left of their bodies on display...
Overall, it's very much a fun game, I just found it barely overstays its welcome in a full play-through.
The story is pretty non-sensical as it relies HEAVILY on the first game of the series, American McGee's Alice. that released in 2000 on PC. I have not played this yet, but it would've helped knowing this going into this game. Regardless, the story is the weakest point here and that's about all I'll say about that.
The gameplay is a basic system. You can upgrade your weapons using Teeth, the currency of the game, found all around the 6 levels. The combat system plays by the books here and doesn't reinvent any systems from 2011. Some enemies you must hit with the heavy weapon as they are immune to the light weapon. Same goes for your range weapons, heavy and light, enemy resistances, etc.
The atmosphere and environment design in this game are top-notch though. It's hella fun to see the twisted versions of the familiar world Wonderland. You have the playful Dollhouse level with debris everywhere and discarded doll parts scattered amongst the wasteland of trash which plays well with the colorful dollhouses that have been repaired with obvious spare parts of other houses. Then there's the underwater world that houses a very quaint town called Barrelbottom with fishfolk and a fun aquatic theme. Unfortunately, this doesn't last long as once you return to the town, you'll find the fishfolk mutilated and such with what's left of their bodies on display...
Overall, it's very much a fun game, I just found it barely overstays its welcome in a full play-through.