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and the solution is at the guitar pic, the note sheet is extra just made to let you know the keys names and connecting them to their places of musical sheets, not everyone playing adventures is a musician

“Do you remember our hyper-realistic snowman?”
“-It appeared so true to life. And nobody knew our secret.”
“Nobody besides Alfred.”
“-Yeah. But he couldn’t tell anyone with a carrot in his mouth.”

Whoever said the game is not funny doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about.

“I don’t remember my bathtub being a convertible.”

The player… never knew what hit him.

Of course I did as Harvey said. I’m not even interested in the “second” ending.

I’m giving the game a 4.5/5. There isn’t, and perhaps there never will be a game like this.  There are only two problems with the game: First, in the middle, biggest portion of the game, you’re expected to explore a vast gameworld (it might be one building, but it’s vast from both the design and player’s perspective), to go back and forth and be very patient (pun not intended) and observant. The game’s interface helps you zero with that. A simple double-click to instantly go through doors/screens would be a God-given, let alone the quick-travel map, which I think wouldn’t take any of the game’s enjoyment, because the strive for a strict realism isn’t on the game’s top priority list. I think it would even motivate players to try all sort of zany combinations and attach them to the brilliant gameworld and script, writing and characters more. I can see many fans of adventure games giving it up at this moment, let alone the casual players. Frustration is also a given with the “elevator system” (it was fun the first time, but not the other 100 times), especially when you’re not sure where you should be looking next.

The second, quite minor complain is of a game concept nature - once Dr. Marcel gets back to the asylum, hears of the escape and announces the search of the premises, you can still freely explore the building and its surrounding, the only obstacle being the driver at the stairs. Either you don’t raise the alarm, or give player more obstacles at this point, like more guards, perhaps some timed-sequences etc.

But that’s it. Everything other shines, and perhaps the “biggest flaw” of the game is ironically its biggest strength - the sheer amount of things to do, things to try, which might prove overwhelming for many players. It’s a philosophy on its own. That’s why I think Edna & Harvey: The Breakout is a game very much like its heroine - a girl (game) not very pleasant on a first sight, rigid, but once you get to know her, there is sea of good things and qualities to be seen. The things I liked the most, other than a very unique main character with a personality that “breathes” along the game, is of course, another great addition to the sidekick’s line. All Harvey’s comments are perfect, and I found them funny as well. The only thing I wished for is that when you “talk to” Harvey, it would produce a different dialog depending on the moment in game, perhaps with some hints, but can you really complain about it in a game where Harvey will comment everything from a chair to a signature on a diploma?! Also, I wished for a more of a tempomorph sequences, with 3(?) being too little for a whole game, and more of Harvey’s abilities. Like I said earlier, I found most of the puzzles VERY original and logical (they’re hard, yes), which is a big, big success as they’re almost all of the inventory nature, where it’s hard to come up with something new. There’re only 2 or 3 puzzles which I think weren’t efficiently presented, like the WC puzzle where letters could be more obvious, and the stone puzzle near the end.

Finally, the story is (I know, or I suspect the other ending is more “right”) like the best ballad that you love - both heartwarming, and melancholic, and Edna’s house shows the best that idea, the passage of time. It teaches us to cherish the moment and the child in ourselves. When I finished the game, the first thing I did was to clean my messy room   I also didn’t see the plot twist, I don’t think it’s that obvious to foresee as some people say.

And only NOW I learn that you can splatter ketchup on almost every piece of furniture?! Why haven’t someone told me?   I’m soooo replaying this.

diego - 07 June 2016 01:16 PM

And only NOW I learn that you can splatter ketchup on almost every piece of furniture?! Why haven’t someone told me?   I’m soooo replaying this.

Did you use the pen on the kitchen wall?

diego - 07 June 2016 01:16 PM

And only NOW I learn that you can splatter ketchup on almost every piece of furniture?! Why haven’t someone told me?   I’m soooo replaying this.

Have you tried everything in your inventory on Dr. Marcel’s portrait? You should be able to use some 8-10 objects to express your feelings for him. One of my favorite destructive actions in the game. I posted a pic once, before and after, can’t find it anymore. Remarkable detail: when you talk to Jung (or Freud, I don’t remember) about stuff, the truth about what Edna did is revealed.

I left my mark all over Dr. Marcel’s room, but I didn’t think of giving the kitchen a makeover, like Jabod said.

You absolutely should watch the second ending, diego. If you haven’t saved, watch it on youtube. 

i was so excited thru this play, tho i didn’t join in, i actually know this game by heart, but now maybe you should try Harvey new Eyes, its not as good, NO WAY, but you will enjoy it diego in your current state, as you will meet all; Drogglejug for instance , its very nostalgic about the 1st part, and will you meet Edna too

Jabod - 07 June 2016 02:14 PM

Did you use the pen on the kitchen wall?

You kidding?! I used it on the MOON!!! Edna was here.

Karlok - 07 June 2016 03:20 PM

Have you tried everything in your inventory on Dr. Marcel’s portrait? You should be able to use some 8-10 objects to express your feelings for him. One of my favorite destructive actions in the game. I posted a pic once, before and after, can’t find it anymore. Remarkable detail: when you talk to Jung (or Freud, I don’t remember) about stuff, the truth about what Edna did is revealed.

Haven’t tried any of that. I made absolutely the “worst” choice for a runthrough - the game is to be cherished like a pet. But, perhaps, it was the only way to see through it.

Karlok - 07 June 2016 03:20 PM

You absolutely should watch the second ending, diego. If you haven’t saved, watch it on youtube.

NO!! AS HARVEY SAYS! AS HARVEY SAYS!

Advie - 07 June 2016 03:46 PM

i was so excited thru this play, tho i didn’t join in, i actually know this game by heart, but now maybe you should try Harvey new Eyes

I’ll definitely try it at some point, but I’m not crazy (see what I did there?) to jump straight to it. I’m definitely disappointed to hear about the much less interactive world, but still it might be my cup of tea.

diego - 07 June 2016 01:16 PM

And only NOW I learn that you can splatter ketchup on almost every piece of furniture?! Why haven’t someone told me?

Actually, someone did tell me.

let see how you could have finished TMoS (as you said) in five days, i dare you?
but there is one way to do it really

Advie - 07 June 2016 08:16 PM

let see how you could have finished TMoS (as you said) in five days, i dare you?
but there is one way to do it really

Sorry Advie, I’m waiting for Moment of Silence to be a community playthrough. My next runthrough is Spycraft: The Great Game. Whoever wants to join me, you can get it on GOG for cheap. I’ll be starting tonight.

Runthrough 2: Spycraft: The Great Game

As a new CIA operative, you’ve been called to Washington. Apparently a Russian candidate for president was assassinated while giving a public speech. Can you uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest level of government (both US and Russia)?

This will be really a half-blind runthrough, but I played the game almost 20 years ago, and now I can’t even remember if I ever finished it. I also remember only one or two puzzles. All I remember is that the game is - great!

Charles Napier as seen in The Silence of the Lambs, who has a role in Spycraft as our trainer at the beginning.

wilco - 08 June 2016 04:10 PM

I’m still working on finishing Edna, probably only Friday so I’m not jumping in a new one.
Also I’m getting some lovely new games boxes tomorrow so I’ll probably set those up.
Plus there’s a lot of football to be seen now

That’s fine - please comment about Edna here!!! I want to hear your thoughts.