Samantha Lienhard
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KeenGamerLatest Reviews
The overarching plot is strong, as are the individual cases. Some fans might take issue with the fourth case, as it doesn’t contribute to the larger story, but it is a lighthearted breather in a game where the stakes are otherwise quite high. Spirit of Justice builds on previous Ace...
Indeed, the entire game feels as though it could have—and perhaps should have—been longer. Its story and world are full of possibilities for a bigger game, and the ending feels slightly unfinished. The journey through I Am Setsuna is enjoyable, but it leaves behind so much unused potential. It will...
By the end you’ll have your answers, or at least most of them. While the main plot is resolved, there are a few loose ends connected to Kathy’s past that aren’t cleared up. The start of the game also had some hints that might have been meant as red herrings,...
It’s a very musical universe, too. The gnome uses his magical flute to listen to sounds and often imitate them, which is key to solving several puzzles, but that isn’t the only time music comes into play. On one planet, you’ll work to get a group of amphibious creatures singing...
You’ll also want to interact with everything, not only because you need items to solve the game’s many puzzles, but also to hear what Nelly has to say. Between ridiculous situations, larger-than-life characters, and the protagonist’s own bizarre assumptions, the writing is hilarious. Early in the game, I inspected parcel...
Although I had trouble caring about the characters for their own sakes—even Alex was often more sarcastic than what I thought my dialogue selection meant—Oxenfree’s story is gripping and compelling. There are multiple ending variations you can get based on your choices, so it’s worth replaying, and the overall plot...
