Impressions of Downfall (Remake) (Downfall: A Horror Adventure Game)
The theme for the gameplay of Downfall.
My impressions, review:
Joe and Ivy, a young married couple, in an attempt to save the marriage from eternal family squabbles, decides to relax in a country hotel called "Silent Harbor." But as soon as they cross the hotel threshold, Ivy begins to behave strangely. She's starting to feel like someone's watching her from the mirror. And later, Joe realizes that there is some damning going on in the hotel.
So begins Downfall, a new project of the creators of The Cat Lady. Although the new one is not quite the right definition. This is a remake of their first game in 2009 - Downfall: A Horror Adventure Game. There are a lot of changes compared to the original game. First of all, now we have an interface and control similar to The Cat Lady (on the keyboard, no mouse), no point and click and pixelhunting. Secondly, the plot changes, the relationship with The Cat Lady. And of course a more cute picture compared to the last games series.
So Downfall is a horror adventure, imbued with the influence of Stephen King. The game focuses on the plot, not on solving problems. The game has a lot of dialogues with the choice of replicas, a few endings. And the high age rating, as in the case of The Cat Lady, is fully justified.
The game has a lot of memorable moments, devils and "silenthills" and sometimes a real brain takeaway. The developers of Harvester Games are one of the few who make such games.
Are there any downsides to the game? Well, except that all the same outdated graphics and animation. And some spots in the plot.
Total: stylish, gloomy, atmospheric and non-linear adventure with a slice of "King's" horror. Let you not be confused by the appearance of the game, because behind it hides a big, blood-red heart.
8/10