I don't understand how Shattered Memories can get low scores.

[averyblund]

cr00mz said:

SeriousWB said:

cr00mz said:

averyblund said:

cr00mz said:

ok, so its somewhat similar to Eternal Darkness? The House/Mansion where Alex is in only contains exploration (until the very end) and the rest of them game, the chapters is what cointains the combat/exploration/horror.

Wow thats actually a pretty damned good comparison that I hadn't thought of. Sure the atmosphere is quite different, as are the characters, but the feel and the messing with your head is similar. I had totally forgotten that the mansion was basically a safe zone, so that too is a similarity with the non-nightmare world. Overall I think the have a very similar feel despite very dissimilar storylines.

 

Than you for reminding me I need to go back and play Eternal Darkness again- its been years!

Nice to hear, i actually just played Eternal Darkness for the first time in 2006, i only played a couple of minutes , maybe 20 or so because that game was scaring me too much. (I hadnt even gotten to the first chapter if i remember correctly) Anyway i decided i needed to try it again,  last march or april i rebought it. Fantastic game. Still scary as hell specially the church chapters. I dont remember if its a long game. But i think i i got 20 or so hours first play though and 13 or so second playthrough (the only game i have ever started a second playthough litterally after  i finished the final boss, that's how awesome that game is) I hear this game (shattered memories) is short but i'm pretty sure i can squeeze out a couple of extra hours then what reviews say, on my first playhtough. Besides if the atmosphere/story is anything like Eternal Darkness i'm sure i'll replay it several times.

Speaking of Eternal Darkness, i think i'm going to go finish my third run (Xel'lotath) to get the the full cutscenes story/whatever it is.

Eternal Darkness, great game, I highly recommend that third playthrough.

Shattered Memories has a really nice atmosphere, and with the amount of changes you can make in your decisions I think you are bound to replay it.

too bad its not coming out in europe until feb or so :(

This sounds weird but I'm actually jealous of you. I wish I could play it for the first time all over again. Its that good! Its one of those games that isn't just fun, but actually reminds you of the wonder you felt as a child playing your first games. One of those rare times that remind you why its so great to be a gamer.