Cat's Request

[h1] Good short fun [/h1] [h3] Summary ; TLDR [/h3] Best out of the three. [b]Solid improvement from game mechanics to visual and audio design[/b]. Although a bit shorter (rough >2.5hr) playthrough I thought it helped the story not be too complex and dragged out. A stellar piece and a high recommendation. [h3] Game play [/h3] Honestly a lot better than it's predecessor 'Detective from the Crypt'. The [b]controls feel tight as well as the game mechanics[/b]. The game has fluid dialogue and progression and every movement, item and conversation has meaning. I liked the mechanic of going into people's subconcious and how it tied in later on. The only thing that could have been more clear was the "hacking" ability. I didn't realise you could do it till the end of the game and pressing it doesn't feel satisfying. Having a little mini game e.g. interaction quick time event or just a sequence of buttons to press could have made it all the more fulfilling. The UI for the inventory is still disgusting but it seems to be their MO. I just wish it wasn't a large system console looking thing. As well as, when you can finally move around easier, it would be nice to have actual names rather than ambiguous pictures or more clear pictures. [h3] Graphics [/h3] I [b]really love the design[/b] this time around. It's so different. The character and world design had me interested and looking around constantly. I really wish there was more discover. It really sets it apart from the last two games. [h3] Story [/h3] Story was more [b]clear and better translated[/b]. It had a nice flow where I could keep up with what was happening and it helped me progress. I still feel, the end decision is ambigous as well as too easy? [h3] Music & Sound [/h3] Some really awesome sound design in this game. Nothing felt too much and helped amplify the sci-fi atmosphere. Really had me wishing there was more. [h3] Thoughts [/h3] Has to be my favourite out of the other two games BOV have developed. I really felt solid progress in terms of quality of life as well as overall design. Although I wish there was more to explore, I do love how this one was short. They didn't drag the story on and felt like a really fun 2hr playthrough where i was engrossed in the world and what was happening. The achievements this time around were also better. There's not an overwhelming amount but they're still a bit superfluous.