For 90% of the game, this is an enthralling, atmospheric story, reminiscent of the better Sherlock Holmes games. An absolute treat to play, easy to immerse in.
And then it abruptly ends, in possibly the most contrived and unimpressive way possible, and it feels quite soured.
Throughout playing, I kept updating my partner "wow, I really love this game, it's …
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For 90% of the game, this is an enthralling, atmospheric story, reminiscent of the better Sherlock Holmes games. An absolute treat to play, easy to immerse in.
And then it abruptly ends, in possibly the most contrived and unimpressive way possible, and it feels quite soured.
Throughout playing, I kept updating my partner "wow, I really love this game, it's been a lot of fun to experience." And now I have to go tell her, this might be the most jarring (due to no tension or buildup) and unsatisfying ending I have ever experienced in a game I was enjoying.
I would still recommend the game, but I'd also caution that the ending is just very sudden and feels very forced and cheapens the overall experience.
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