Thursday, January 29, 2026

Still Life

Starting off with full transparency, I'm writing this review after a second playthrough.

We'll start with positives. Story is rich. Graphics and animations were top notch when this game was released, and hold up fairly well. Hours will go by in a blink, as you will become fully invested, and be itching to see how everything plays out. Duel perspectives are fantastic, and trade off regularly, helping things stay fresh, and keep the player guessing.

Negatives: Glitchy gameplay will drive you absolutely bonkers, and have you questioning your life. Illogical, unnecessarily hard puzzles abound. Frustration will seem like a new best friend, and logic and reasoning are pretty much nonexistent. Let's add another con. Unnecessary backtracking happens with such frequency that you will want to put your fist through your computer screen.

Lastly, horrible voice acting. Couldn't figure out which category this fit under, as it is positively awful, but will lead to unintentional hilarity and potentially dangerous fits of laughter. Be your own judge.
Game is worth it, all and all, and will leave you wanting to play the sequel. 
 

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