What do you think of the city? Did you get hooked on any mini games? I thought the city was []
What do you think of the city? Did you get hooked on any mini games?
I thought the city was fine. I thought it had a real lively feel to it. But its small size made me feel like I was playing a video game. Especially during the very first part when the Alphas wouldn't let me past them. It just screamed "You are playing a video game!!" But as a whole I had an enjoyable time there. I didn't really get hooked on an mini games. I liked the hoverraces more than any other but I didn't spend any more than a few minutes doing anything.
What do you think of the dungeon? Did you like the bosses? The puzzles?
I really enjoyed this Dungeon up until after the first boss. After the first dungeon was so quick I kind of assumed that the game would consist of a lot of quick dungeons. So after I defeated the reaper and got back into my hovercraft to collect the pearl, I thought I was done in the Factory. Then the level just kept going. By the end I was ready for it to be done. For a change of scenery. I wouldn't have even minded if I came back to the factory either later in game or after a brief detour. As far as the stealth mission aspect went. I enjoyed the core of it, though I found myself fighting the camera constantly. Also, I understand the purpose was to not get caught but by the end I felt like the level was too restrictive to get out a jam through a fight. To compound this frustration by the end of the level I was down to 3 hearts with no healing items so one hit from the guards would instakill me.
Have your views on Pey'j or Jade changed from the beginning, or do you still feel the same?
I dont think there was any actions taken by either character to change my opinion of them. Both seem to remain in character throughout. If Anything Pey'j seems even more likable after finding his video.
Do you trust IRIS? (Don't answer this if you've already beaten the game!)
It never really occurred to me not to trust IRIS. Its so commonplace to just assume that the rebels are the good guys. Its made pretty clear by the end of the factory that the Alpha sector are at the very least brainwashed into being bad. And the Domz are up to some sort of shenanigans so It seems to make sense that IRIS are the good guys. The title of the game though does leave some questions. Perhaps everyone is being duped.
What do you want to see from later levels?
I feel like this game really comes alive when you are out in the open exploring the world and interacting with people. I recognize that the loneliness is the appeal of a lot of dungeon heavy games but I wish there was a way to incorporated the open island feel of the overworld with the more combat heavy parts. The first few Jack and Dexter games did a really good job of this.
Are you starting to understand why this game has grown to become so popular?
I think that this is a very solid game that was overlooked because of the timing it came out. Also the poor marketing taken with it. Good games will always find a way to rise to the top. I don't know if this is one of the greatest games of all time,I wouldn't even say it was the best of it's type in it's generation (Psychonauts) but it is a good game and that deserved attention.
