Overall 6.3 Graphics 8 Sound 9 Addictive 1 Story 2 Depth 4 Difficulty 8
5.1
A grain of salt 37212513
This hack is disappointing in my opinion, but that may be because I own and have played the original. The idea is worthwhile and certainly worth a play through, but only because the length matches the amount of interest the story generates. Well written and well drawn, the game lacks balance and length, and the ending leaves much to be desired. Even if the bugs are ignored (not many), the entire game comes off as lacking, leaving the player to continue for the sake of finding the insentive that never shows up...
I would suggest the programmer (hacker) expand on this and continue the game. There is a lot of potential to rebalance and extend the entire thing. What is present is explained in great detail and the style used is most impressive. I see no reason to limit it. It's just a title that needs some work.
Summery: Great idea, decent execution, needs growth.
(I would love to see a full size game made out of this short)
Graphics 8 Sound 9 Addictive 1 Story 2 Depth 4 Difficulty 8
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 10-20-13
Review Replies: 6