Too long my ass. I mean really that is not a problem unless you have the attention span of a 5 year old. in that case is most people in the world.
Alice Madness Returns Review
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After watching Lewis from the Yogscast play a little bit of this game, I was so totally going to buy it, that is untill I found out there doesn't actually exist a place to download the first game, not on Steam nor Origin or anywhwere else (that I could find). I'm aware of that you could get both game's as a bundle on Origin, but that was only till the 17th of June. My only option at the moment is to buy a retail version of it for like 50-80$ (!) wich is a lot for a 10yo game, and there's no garuantee I can make it work on my pc wich is running Windows Vista either. I sent them a mail where I express my thought about this, and I can only hope we will see it available for download sometime in the future.
Now I have the urge to play the first Alice, looks like the environments look a lot like the first's Alice, but a bit... better.
As for the combat, it seems it has improved a lot since the first Alice, but now it seems a lot more inspired from Devil May Cry.
I may still get this game, when the price gets lower.
As for the combat, it seems it has improved a lot since the first Alice, but now it seems a lot more inspired from Devil May Cry.
I may still get this game, when the price gets lower.
Aaaaaaw games like this really throw me off. Im an aesthetics man but aesthetics mean more then looking nice (although thats a big part of it). The game seems to have the visuals, sound, narrative, themes, etc down but completely over looks the mechanics. Not that the mechanics are done badly but just wrong...ly, if that makes sense.
That text review was BRILLIANT. An excellent example of what sets the enthusiasts of the Escapist apart from the professionals who demonstrate good technique and skill in their writing, but are ultimately only doing their jobs.
I would prefer a review like this, where the writer obviously has a lot of interest both in the game itself and the source material, over a forced but well-done review of the latest generic shooter any day.
I would prefer a review like this, where the writer obviously has a lot of interest both in the game itself and the source material, over a forced but well-done review of the latest generic shooter any day.
No matter what anybody says about this game, i still really want it!
Perhaps becuase it reminds me of all those old games i use to play, like the first Spyro.
Especially that fairy level.
Still, it looks really good and my opininons not going to change until i've played it.
Good review though, seems to pick out fair points, unlike some which are totally stupid.
Perhaps becuase it reminds me of all those old games i use to play, like the first Spyro.
Especially that fairy level.
Still, it looks really good and my opininons not going to change until i've played it.
Good review though, seems to pick out fair points, unlike some which are totally stupid.
The written review is freaking amazing! Brilliant I tell you!
I kinda expected as much, but you know what? It doesn't really bother me so much and I will be picking this up when I get the chance. I wanna see what the cheshire cat is up to!
I kinda expected as much, but you know what? It doesn't really bother me so much and I will be picking this up when I get the chance. I wanna see what the cheshire cat is up to!
Nice review, enjoyed the game itself, too 
Has anyone else been finding that some of the characters that show up in the creature's list just didn't show up in the game at all?
Has anyone else been finding that some of the characters that show up in the creature's list just didn't show up in the game at all?
Examples are the Boy Doll, Empress Wasp and Humpty. They showed up in my Creature's list but I haven't encountered any of them. A bug, maybe? Sort of disappointing to be honest.
I've been enjoying every moment of Alice: Madness Returns. It plays like a cross between one of the original Spyro games and Ocarina of time. Sure, the gameplay is a wee dated, but I fucking LOVE 3D platformers, and Alice is the best looking game I've played in a very long time. I can't help but feel that people harping on graphical hiccups and limited combat (I'm looking at you, Game Informer! You morons!) are missing the point entirely.
I honestly haven't had this much unadulterated fun with a game since Brutal Legend. Maybe I'm just a sucker for dark, adult games with cartoony visuals that are packed with details...
Edit: I also recommend picking up a new copy. The download of the original game is priceless.
I honestly haven't had this much unadulterated fun with a game since Brutal Legend. Maybe I'm just a sucker for dark, adult games with cartoony visuals that are packed with details...
Edit: I also recommend picking up a new copy. The download of the original game is priceless.
I actually wouldn't let that sway me if I were on the fence. The platforming is pretty bad, even by old standards. Madness Returns, however, is very smooth in that regard. I'm hoping for a return of the 3D Platformer (and someone please release Donkey Kong 64 as a downloadable title!).Harry Mason said:
No, I played and beat the game. It was far from dragged out and there was plenty to do.Slycne said:
In the words of John Funk, a work of beauty. Definitely good, video review was also great.
Borrowing off a friend soon.
Borrowing off a friend soon.
Great and strangely calming review.
Completely agree with many of the points stated. Visuals were truly amazing as they are truly atmospheric and fit the theme perfectly. Platforming was fun but you really do feel after 2-3 hour stretches per locale that it seems to drag on for a little too long doing generally the same thing just with differently colored platforms. Combat was fun though as each weapon is necessary and has a role to play with different enemies and even in some puzzle elements. But fair warning though that if you love boss battles (Like me), you will be sorely disappointed.
Completely agree with many of the points stated. Visuals were truly amazing as they are truly atmospheric and fit the theme perfectly. Platforming was fun but you really do feel after 2-3 hour stretches per locale that it seems to drag on for a little too long doing generally the same thing just with differently colored platforms. Combat was fun though as each weapon is necessary and has a role to play with different enemies and even in some puzzle elements. But fair warning though that if you love boss battles (Like me), you will be sorely disappointed.
Fantastic review- in the same rhyming measures as The Walrus and the Carpenter (The Walrus and the Carpenter were walking hand in hand/They wept like anything to see such quantities of sand/"If only it could all be swept away" they said "it would be grand!") Very, VERY talented on the review writer's part.
A pity the game itself isn't as brilliant as the review. Don't think I'll bother, despite your recommendation- other reviews haven't been so generous.
A pity the game itself isn't as brilliant as the review. Don't think I'll bother, despite your recommendation- other reviews haven't been so generous.
Really enjoyed this game personally, been looking for a great platformer and this is it. Hope it sells well because it's rare a current gen game satisfies my tastes as this one had.
I honestly don't understand why reviewers and such criticize its gameplay, it's a solid platformer throughout and tons of fun.
Perhaps it's because reviewers have to play this game in a short a time as possible when really, this is the kinda game that you do in several sittings over the course of an extended period of time for maximum enjoyment, otherwise you burn out on the platforming.
I honestly don't understand why reviewers and such criticize its gameplay, it's a solid platformer throughout and tons of fun.
Perhaps it's because reviewers have to play this game in a short a time as possible when really, this is the kinda game that you do in several sittings over the course of an extended period of time for maximum enjoyment, otherwise you burn out on the platforming.