This Xbox game is the sequel to the point & click adventure game The Longest Journey. It's a combination of fantasy and science fiction, set in two parallel worlds: a world of magic and a world of science. So far so not very original, but this is an extremely well designed game with an intricate and fascinating story.
First, the bad: the combat and stealth elements of this game are badly implemented and should have been left out.
Now, the good: the voice acting is average-to-great, depending on the character; the characters are well developed and interesting; the visuals are very nice; the sound effects and music are just about perfect.
Now, the ARGH: there's an Empire Strikes Back ending!
Totally enjoyed it, but I'm desperate for the third part to come out. The Norwegian designers have said that this & the third part were designed in tandem, and everything will be cleared up. They better be, or some Norge is getting a punch in the nose!
Posted by pearce at August 14, 2006 12:51 PM