Fahrenheit aka Indigo Prophecy
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 10:52 am
Okay, so I'm playing the Fahrenheit version and I gather that there has been some censoring in the Indigo Prophecy version, but I doubt this will have diminished quite how awesome this game is ^_^
When it comes to newer games I suppose I’m that dreaded breed known as a casual gamer, but I think this is a game that anyone could play. That’s not to say that it isn’t challenging, the controls are infuriating at times – particularly the camera angle – and every time I see the words GET READY my stomach twists in knots and I break out in a sweat. The system for those moments involves moving the joystick in accordance with coloured lights that appear while the action is playing out on the screen... it took me a few attempts to orientate myself with that. At other points you need to alternately press the left and right triggers really fast, which is a little easier but happens so suddenly that it can catch you unprepared. And don’t go thinking that just because you’re a hardcore gamer you won’t like this game, or will find it too easy… there is nothing easy about being both the murder suspect and the team investigating the murder.
Keeping the characters happy – or should I say ‘neutral’ – is difficult in itself. The smallest choices can have a big impact, and this game is all about choices. You don’t usually have a lot of time to come to a decision either. Everything about the development of the story is immediate and
plays out much as it would in real life.
When you have the opportunity, it’s really worth investigating since there are bonuses to be found, including additional life – and believe me, you’ll likely need it. Switching between the various characters lets you experience the events from more than one angle. The further you get into the game, the more you care about what happens to everyone involved.
Bottom line, you MUST play this game.
When it comes to newer games I suppose I’m that dreaded breed known as a casual gamer, but I think this is a game that anyone could play. That’s not to say that it isn’t challenging, the controls are infuriating at times – particularly the camera angle – and every time I see the words GET READY my stomach twists in knots and I break out in a sweat. The system for those moments involves moving the joystick in accordance with coloured lights that appear while the action is playing out on the screen... it took me a few attempts to orientate myself with that. At other points you need to alternately press the left and right triggers really fast, which is a little easier but happens so suddenly that it can catch you unprepared. And don’t go thinking that just because you’re a hardcore gamer you won’t like this game, or will find it too easy… there is nothing easy about being both the murder suspect and the team investigating the murder.
Keeping the characters happy – or should I say ‘neutral’ – is difficult in itself. The smallest choices can have a big impact, and this game is all about choices. You don’t usually have a lot of time to come to a decision either. Everything about the development of the story is immediate and
plays out much as it would in real life.
When you have the opportunity, it’s really worth investigating since there are bonuses to be found, including additional life – and believe me, you’ll likely need it. Switching between the various characters lets you experience the events from more than one angle. The further you get into the game, the more you care about what happens to everyone involved.
Bottom line, you MUST play this game.
