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Old 03-31-2007, 02:51 PM   #9
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If I'm so immersed in the game itself that I don't notice that it's a slideshow, then it's good to play.
That's exactly my sentiments as well.

Sadly, though, none of the adventures of the past few years (with the exception of the progressive and controversial Indigo Prophecy, Dreamfall, to some extent Missing: Since January, and maybe Still Life) have had that effect. Today I generally find the majority of recent and current adventure games pathetically dull, unimaginative, redundant, boring, stingy, and badly designed.

I'm literally praying that Once Upon A Time In Japan: Earth and Gray Matter turn out to be excellent.
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