Review: Betrayer
As interesting and engrossing as the atmosphere in Betrayer is, ultimately it does give way to repetitive gameplay and tedious combat.
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As interesting and engrossing as the atmosphere in Betrayer is, ultimately it does give way to repetitive gameplay and tedious combat.
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I can say for sure now that as much as I love this hidden gem in the series, it can be a tough sell for newcomers.
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FMV games are such a precious, charming commodity that it’s hard to fault one even if it is as uneven as this.
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HD is still the best way to experience The First and Second Encounters, and aside from quality-of-life improvements and some random additions, this isn’t so different from the perfectly okay Classics.
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I would never tell anyone not to play The Second Encounter, no matter what form it takes, but I will say that in this case, the HD remake is the clear winner.
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Jewel of the Nile feels like the natural progression of the series through this era of gaming, instead of the awkward, stilted battles of the base game.
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This might be the low point of the series, when weighing everything equally, and it’s only saved by the variety it offers compared to the other titles.
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If you can put up with some poorly-designed combat, there’s an interesting adventure here, but you definitely need to come for the story at the expense of other elements.
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Realms of the Haunting is a fascinating relic, a cult classic with a lot of heart, but it asks a lot of a modern player to see its sprawling tale to the end.
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