INTERACTIVE COMIC Horror IN NOIR-STYLE (UK version)

Having previously were only friends of download content in the enjoyment of this game, now also the followers of physical disks (retail version) can look forward to add their collection is another "jewel" in video game history. Although the word "gem" is not exactly true, because due to the extravagant Artdesigns, as well as the exception oversubscribed, quirky characters of this game, I do that would make word "art" in the room here. As always, however, art is in the eye of the beholder, or can be explained by the so-called art connoisseurs to this is of course only a very subjective judgment of me, which is not shared by everyone with me for sure.

After I had played both by The Walking Dead Seasons of Telltale Games, and to me this exceptionally well liked because of its fairly quiet play that is more like an interactive movie, was for me the purchase of this game is obvious. Since currently the gaming market is mainly dominated by action titles, Games of the quieter type lines have become very rare, apart from Beyond Two Souls, Heavy Rain or LANoire etc, but all have already a few years under their belts.

It slips in the wolf among us in the role of Sheriff Bigby Wolf, who lives in the district Fabletown of New York, which is inhabited by many mysterious creatures through an expensive spell Little Water ("glamor" in the dt. Version "mica have ") a human face, but behind which all imaginable fairy tale and mythical creatures (Fables) hide who this district chosen as an asylum. Because there is the equipped with two facades residents a Tarnpflicht as a human being, but it is little water immensely costly blossoms of course in this closed society the crime. Decisive for this is the fact that if one should fail to comply with the Tarnpflicht, this deportation to a place in the country, called The Farm is punished me. Wolf is responsible for enforcement, such as the sheriff in charge of the enclave for the prosecution of infringements, which earned him a not very good reputation in the neighborhood, because he in his investigative methods but desöfteren accesses very unconventional means. Behind Bigbys human facade hides, na, who wirds guess? Yes, a wolf. Bigby Wolf is supported in his Ermittliungen of his assistant Snow White, which at the same time, however, the right hand of the district mayor of Fabletown Ichabod Crane. Ajar are the 5 episodes on the DC Comics series Fable by Bill Willingham.

Unlike The Walking Dead here is the style even comic-like, and reduced to the essentials. Where the background were a little more detailed in TWD, the protagonists were but represented fully in cel-shaded look, here is all in one exaggerated color contrasting cel-shaded look maintained, but report illustrates thereby fantastic the surreal, atmospheric horror atmosphere of this gloomy Fairytale Detective track by a lot of neon colors and black design elements are dominant.

Here one can draw many parallels to some Noir-Games, as well as films such as LA Noire or Sin City. Andersrum you can see the game as a jet-black satire on all sorts of fairy tales and mythical creatures that have nothing in common here in its original meaning of the original characters. A cigarette and alcohol dependent pig, which no desire may have to blow houses, a Trollin as bar owner, as well as a frog Slumboss etc. let a desöfteren hearty laugh, because of the absurdity. The color production leaves behind, even though it may seem contradictory, a gloomy atmosphere, dirty morbid impression. Surprising historical turns, as well as well-timed scares know sound technology, but also graphically convincing.

Dramatically enough of this game, unfortunately not quite approach to The Walking Dead. However, as regards the Charakteridentifikion, as well as the various choices that needs the course of history, sometimes more and sometimes less change, but also the atmosphere give this game a Individiualität that do not hide from the 2 Seasons of TWD. Disappointing, however, is the freedom of movement, which is divided into fixed areas, and permits no free or only limited to explore the area. The camera work is very static, ie: one runs from a background image to the next without knowing what's there, or waiting for a.

Who hammer hard-hitting action and mass opponents advent expected here in one piece, you can mow down a blind rage, is wrong. This game takes the good old point and click adventure tradition, where one premises and objects with a moving "crosshairs" which is controlled by the right stick searched, and if you are interested to examine / use of an object, or verbal contact an AI -Bewohners the respective button pressed. The conversation in this surreal neon-colored world is a playful main component, and should not be neglected, such an example as some tips to solve the given unfortunately few puzzles that are all but not turned out particularly difficult. Sometimes a conversation is simply necessary to continue the story progress.

Will enrich the whole, by skillfully staged QTEs (Quick Time Events), in which one the on-screen keyboard shortcuts, as quickly as possible is required to enter in the order shown. Depending on how the QTE starts, you can temporarily, but in the long run the course of history, or the influence of the current situation. Should a QTE again end with the virtual Bildschirmtod, sets the game before the event again. It is worth mentioning that take place here, the fighting in the form of QTE`s, across from "The Walking Dead" much more action, more frequent and faster. After each chapter there is an analysis of the decisions taken. These can then be repeated play. Unfortunately, the chapters are very short, and can be between 80 and 120 minutes play.

Due to the various courses of action, there is a not to be underestimated replayability, especially in contrast to Seasons 1 of TWD, decisions have real influence on the story progress by killing someone, for example, where the story, we would have to live the person, a very other course would have taken.

Technically affects this game with his cell shaded graphics although a bit dated. and on the next-gen console generation a little out of place, however, this tarnishes the game is not in the least. It's all inspired series Fable comic look of DC Comics. The venues, are sorted by chapter always fundamentally different and varied, and convincing, despite the stale action graphic style with lots of atmospheric highlights. The focus of the game is clearly in storytelling and its historical turns, as well as in the very wayward gloomy, dirty morbid atmosphere.

The ability to use different memory slots, let a kind rewind to, so that, if one claims to have made a wrong decision, or just want to see what would happen in another decision, easy access to the previous storage. This provides variety and gives you the opportunity to once complete to decide against his own conscience, without this must have an impact on the entire course of story. The controller feels in the beginning still quite cumbersome, but is fast, as well as intuitive to learn, and is identical to that of "The Walking Dead". If I desöfteren here have drawn comparisons to "The Walking Dead", I am referring solely the two consequences that come from the house of Telltale Games.

Overall Conclusion:

For anyone who has not yet acquired, this game can be downloaded, as well as that of the horror / thriller Games like the focus not only on superficial Plink, but on an exciting story that you can influence in some parts even as the gamer who are open to new innovations, this game should be a must buy. Even those who once want to give the quiet but tense play the preferential access will be allowed and will be surprised perhaps positive.

Can recommend you this game even casual players, video game newbies, because of the simple and intuitive controls that never overwhelmed one, but also console game collectors, because this game, because of its extrovert, artistic Artdesigns, as well as with its exceptionally quirky, but also multifaceted Charackterzeichnungen is quite unique. Ultimately, for the collector a "Must Have", which should be part of every well-stocked selection of games.

However, you must then also I have described above weaknesses in the technique, as well as to accept the contrast cel-shaded graphics. This can, however, at least for me, get over. What counts here is the story, Avatar identification and the underlying tension building. An interactive, fabulously gritty, as well explixit violent thriller that not for nothing was given a release from 18.

If you point and click adventures do not like, and also a quick time events not satisfied, you should refrain from this game fingers. Also Action enthusiasts will get their money's worth not, and should make a big circle around this Game

The fun gets rating from me 5 stars, despite the technical flaws. Restrictions in the freedom of movement and the desöfteren bad, confusing camera positioning, as well as the short playing time, even if a high replay value is, let me pull a star in the standings, as there is for technical perfection still room for improvement. Would it only to the narrative, and go to the tension generated thereby, the game of my 5 star in the standings would be safe. But a game happens to be a book, so I also can not refer only to the story in the course of my vote myself.

Supplement for Achievement Hunter:

Most Achievements are automatically obtained during the Games. Some, which are for example the collecting of storybook entries depending make, but occasionally repeated play of a chapter necessary. Nevertheless, you can reach all Achievements within 10 to 12 hours here! (With solution help)

Let's hope the next game of Telltalegames, and if it then only as it should be, it is also good. Gigs should not change great one. Some improvements in control, and camera technology would be enough, as any great innovations that ultimately nobody needs.

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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 !!