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| 9 NOV 2003 at 6:50pm |
hobbesIntergalactic Janitor
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Joined: 15 SEP 2003
Status : Online | I just finished Black Mirror and I enjoyed it despite having the ending spoiled by some loser in this forum. The voice acting really brought down the review of the game at PC gamespot to a disappointing 5.5, which I think most adventure gamers would disagree with.
The game is on the easy side, and frankly, I enjoy that from time to time.
On the otherhand, Darkfall is much more difficult and subtle as I remember. I found myself needing to take notes and relying on a walkthrough much more.
I would say that both games are good, but I would definitely recommend Black Mirror over Darkfall, if only out of pure sloth on my part.
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| 9 NOV 2003 at 6:56pm |
| Deleted User | If you like 3rd person and very linear games, go for Black Mirror. If you prefer 1st person and non-linear games, buy Dark Fall.
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| 9 NOV 2003 at 9:01pm |
shadow35Intergalactic Janitor
Posts : 13
Joined: 7 JUN 2003
Status : Online | Dark Fall definitely has more creepy ambiance to it as well as more creative puzzles and a better-honed story. However, it is devoid of people (as 1st person puzzle games tend to be) and the graphics aren't as good.
The Black Mirror's graphics are great, it has characters to interact with and the story starts out good, it just winds up with underdeveloped sub-plots and some loose ends. The puzzles are much more basic, too, with a few sliding tile puzzles, a maze, and a lot of find-the-key hunting.
In the darkness, we all look the same.
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| 9 NOV 2003 at 9:31pm |
qriousPrivate Detective
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Status : Offline | dark fall simply because its one of the creepiest adventures ever.
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| 10 NOV 2003 at 12:21am |
| Deleted User | Originally Posted By qrious (9 NOV 2003 9:31pm)
dark fall simply because its one of the creepiest adventures ever.
Even creepier than The Blackstone Chronicles? Now that was one creepy game!
I played the demo of Black Mirror and bought Dark Fall but for some reason wasn't grabbed by it at all. Maybe it is like Wimli said about having to take notes. I must be in the mood for easy games lately.
Black Mirror gets my vote.
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| 10 NOV 2003 at 1:04am |
AlaskaIntergalactic Janitor
Posts : 21
Joined: 13 OCT 2002
Status : Online | Both were exceptionally good. Both had you looking over your shoulder and wondering what was around the next corner.
Evil will flourish if good men do nothing.
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| 10 NOV 2003 at 1:06am |
JerrySorcerer Apprentice
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Joined: 2 MAR 2003
Status : Online | Originally Posted By Daryl (10 NOV 2003 12:21am)
Maybe it is like Wimli said about having to take notes.
Where did he say that ?
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| 10 NOV 2003 at 3:13am |
DracheHexeIntergalactic Janitor
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Joined: 26 AUG 2003
Status : Online | Well, recently I had the choice between Black Mirror and Darkfall myself. I chose Black Mirror and now regret that decision.
Black Mirror could have been a very well done game but it had two major flaws that made me wish I bought Darkfall instead. I can't believe the JA+ review of it was over a C.
Go for Darkfall. I haven't played it, but it's gotta be better than Black Mirror.
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| 10 NOV 2003 at 6:47am |
| Deleted User | Originally Posted By Jerry (10 NOV 2003 1:06am)
Where did he say that ?
Well, as you so properly pointed out, Wimli didn't say it. It was Hobbes, who has appropriated his cuddly tiger icon.
I stand corrected, but confused.
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| 11 NOV 2003 at 2:50am |
adventuredogGuild Master
Posts : 3255
Joined: 14 JAN 2003
Status : Offline | Get them both if you can! Many points have been made by others pro and con.
Dark Fall is the spookiest game I've played. Well crafted, non-linear, and required fairly copious notes and floorplans. Very engrossing!
The Black Mirror is a game I am still playing and I am quite enjoying it. Most of the puzzles are fairly easy and logical and I like the muted graphics. The translation is one of the best that I've encountered. It is a dark game but is (so far) not spooky.
Still adventuring after all these years!
Patiently awaiting The Last Crown: Haunting of Hallowed Isle, and Bracken Tor...
... and Asylum if it's not tooooo scary...
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