Starting a new log just to say some criticisms of the game after my time with it, still stand by my earlier review.
AMAZING game that deals with topics of abuse and human nature, such as topics like jealousy and love. I feel it does it very well and the setting is perfect for exploring these topics. The story, I feel, is FLAWLESS. The way the story is presented- kinda weird- as Dear Martel (the second campaign in this game) is the first in the Theresia series, and you start out playing Dear Emile. Still, i feel both arcs complement each other well.
The gameplay? NO. I'm not joking, if you managed to play through it entirely, I'm so proud of you. I've really wanted to revisit this game, especially Dear Emile in particular (since Dear Martel suffers less of the gameplay issues, I can play it more) but that first chapter of Dear Emile gives one of the worst first impressions you could have with a game ever. It doesn't seem to have much plot development, and from my experience, it's 5 hours straight of confusingly wandering around. FIVE. HOURS. DEAR MARTEL IS FIVE HOURS AND THAT'S THE FIRST THERESIA GAME!
This game is punishing too, and I have a major issue with that, especially now knowing you can only get a certain piece of important lore if you play it hitless!!
Really, if you're interested in the plot, watch a playthrough. It'll be easier for you then, and that's how I initially got into this game until I finally decided to force myself through actually playing it.
AMAZING game that deals with topics of abuse and human nature, such as topics like jealousy and love. I feel it does it very well and the setting is perfect for exploring these topics. The story, I feel, is FLAWLESS. The way the story is presented- kinda weird- as Dear Martel (the second campaign in this game) is the first in the Theresia series, and you start out playing Dear Emile. Still, i feel both arcs complement each other well.
The gameplay? NO. I'm not joking, if you managed to play through it entirely, I'm so proud of you. I've really wanted to revisit this game, especially Dear Emile in particular (since Dear Martel suffers less of the gameplay issues, I can play it more) but that first chapter of Dear Emile gives one of the worst first impressions you could have with a game ever. It doesn't seem to have much plot development, and from my experience, it's 5 hours straight of confusingly wandering around. FIVE. HOURS. DEAR MARTEL IS FIVE HOURS AND THAT'S THE FIRST THERESIA GAME!
This game is punishing too, and I have a major issue with that, especially now knowing you can only get a certain piece of important lore if you play it hitless!!
Really, if you're interested in the plot, watch a playthrough. It'll be easier for you then, and that's how I initially got into this game until I finally decided to force myself through actually playing it.