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Video at Amazon.com Check out this game has captured me from the beginning. Be it the Schleich deposits (the alternative also permit direct action), the level up by meaningful skills Sammelwahn satisfaction and the very atmospheric settings (Victorian era "steampunk") occupy a. Plus a super German synchronization + a gentle introduction, good operability, menu navigation and great story make this game an exception in today's Spieleeinheitsbrei.

For the hardcore gamers a high replayability value, as many secrets to discover.

If you still want to find a fly in the ointment, there are the partly muddy textures and angular facial animations, which suggest an outdated technology. For the environment graphics can sometimes amazed one with an open mouth, such as the Victorian villa with the masked ball held there, where one can get enough of some details at all. Some other places, however, coincide with their design Kullisse and a lack of additional level of detail over and above the image down. Overall, therefore, can the graph only a mixed result certify (for a star deduction in the standings). Bugs in the form of clippings, Tearings, popups, as with too much action on the screen, dips in the frame rate, there is nothing to complain about me.

The story where Alter Ego must rescue the daughter of a queen, although expected to clichéd, developed over time (through find many written as sound engineering notes and reports) a strong undertow. The mask, with which the main protagonist is equipped at the beginning, let him perform skills that are explained in more detail below and in fact never be bored. For this type of game the unusual first-person view is (except for Thief), which can be found a sometimes not the right coverage.

The possibility attacker with spells, telekinesis, teleportation or telepathy to attack from ambush, or to proceed with excess and piercing weapons front, let an entire repertoire of attacks, as well as defenses. All of these skills can be developed over time, which you should stick to our own game orientation. Eg if you like sneaking and stealth kills preferred ambushes performs with the knife, is the expansion of firearms may not be necessary. The relatively freely explorable world, but one is unfortunately often borders, as well as the ability to move about the roofs and window ledges of the city, eröffnem an a variety of ways to approach the enemy unnoticed, or even the occasional impressive foresight with their sometimes gloomy steampunk backdrop to enjoy.

The card function is absolutely fine. Enemies, and their field of vision, as well as the volume of their own advancement, are represented visually. The jog wheel to select the capabilities you need now, is easy to handle. The special abilities who gets the hero of the story because of his mask, as well as the use of various objects around enemies astray or trap to lure, let too many different procedures, which should all be tried at least once. Thus, the "Game Over" screen is not annoying, but encouraged to try more, the one available funds.

After each chapter, there is an evaluation that displays a variety of information such as the number of found secret finds so on. One can then decide this chapter perhaps again to play, or simply go on with the story. For game motivation is so worried too well.

The German synchronization is absolutely fine and even story surprises and twists historical, as well as the sometimes bizarre characters leave so quickly bored. In contrast to the European PEGI version, there will be the UK version without German subtitles. Incidentally, this German version, not cut and the German synchronization need not absolutely behind the English (which is not selectable in the rest of the German, as well as AT-PEGI version "Bethesda company policy?" Skyrim!) Hide. I personally think the German synchronization even for the better. However, this is a matter of taste.

The 4 additional episodes in this "Game of the Year", extend the playful pleasure to about 6-10 hrs. (Depending on play), and are a real asset which is worth every penny. Individually would loose the extra content, depending on the current ex-factory price of the GOTY Edition easily cost that three or four times. So all in all, a more than fair offer.

For Bioshock, Metal Gear Solid, and Assassin's Creed players must buy, for all others, can be a positive surprise!

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Looking forward to your feedback, and everyone who has taken the time to read this rather detailed review. So if I could achieve no gain in knowledge with you, I hope you still have at least entertained.

Otherwise GOOD GAMING