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Summary: Quick Fix...
Review: Poor Alice! Her parents have been killed in a fire which she blames herself for, and her Wonderland World has turned sour. We're in Alice's mind, and she needs help! I played the game on a PC --- the only technical problem I had was a sudden stuttering of the graphics after about an hour which required me to save the game and reload the program. Progress through the game is straightforward, solving simple puzzles, killing a few adversaries. Anyone who finished even the first TombRaider will have little problem with any of the obstacles presented. The game is probably of less interest to the dedicated gamer, but is well suited for those of us with a life unable to spend eight hours a day trying to crack ridiculously illogical puzzles. The real joy of the game is the beauty with which Wonderland is rendered, and since individual levels can be completed relatively quickly, we don't have to wait too long to be treated to new images of the madness of Alice's world. Except for a few scenes, we rarely need to continuously reload the game in order to perfect some jump or other. I also found the conclusion of the game to be oddly satisfying, but that might just be me.In summary, a visually imaginative game for players with little time who want some instant gratification.
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Summary: Tomb Raider on psychedelic...
Review: Here's the preface for this review: Your enjoyment of Tomb Raider. If you liked the Tomb Raider series then you might enjoy this game. Very similar graphics, controls, (Remember the jumping and hanging on to even surfaces and then pulling yourself up? It applies here.) and objectives. Mix in a cheshire cat that you can call on for advice, a morbid and psychedelic world, weapons that pertain to Alice's theme - and you have American McGee's Alice. The game is entertaining at first with it's unique world but becomes boring very fast. I enjoyed the first Tomb Raider, which was released some years earlier, more than this game. A major reason for that was because Alice doesn't require much problem solving like the Tomb Raider series does. Everything in the game is rather straightforward and it's recommended that people who dislike animation and sequences that are nothing more than creative clips meant to point you (literally) to the next scene should avoid this game. Unless you've got an empty schedule, the good news is that it will take some time to complete American McGee's Alice. But as far as ground breaking games, this is a half-hearted attempt. Even though you can find other games on the market with the same format, Alice doesn't stand out much from its competitors. Impressive artwork is the only aspect that stands out for this game. Best to wait awhile on this one until the price drops. Worth it at a lower price, but not now.
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Summary: Like Super Mario Bros on a bad acid trip
Review: Beautiful graphics wasted on what is fundamentally a Nintendo game from the early 90's: all you do is run, jump, get power-ups, kill monsters. I appreciated the concept, the insanity and twisted dark world these folks (EA) have created, but their talent would have been better applied to a less linear, more intelligent gameplay design.
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Summary: GOOD
Review: i wont' take long on this one... it's fun, much safer than either LSD or Shrooms, and it will keep you busy for a while. However, I can't say that it's a jewel of modern game-making. As pretty and fun as it is, it's easy to get bored with Alice, and it's even simpler to forget about it. If you got time to kill and it's summer and you're into the whole ACID-culture visuals, you'll probably love ALICE. I know I did, and I'm old! But yeah, it's a good product, just a tad repetuous gameplay-wise.
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Summary: Into dark and disturbing games?
Review: If you are, than this is definitely a good choice. It's a fairly good game, but it gets incredibly disgusting and disturbing as you play along. The controls are slightly awkward, but overall, it's a pretty good game.
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Summary: Not the greatest gameplay
Review: I was so excited to play this game I convinced my boyfriend to purchase his new computer about three months before he had originally planned... and wow, was I let down. Yes, the graphics are stunning- It is a spooky walk through a nightmare. But that is about all it is. I am a fan of puzzles and this was a shoot-em-up. The puzzles are basic, and there is a very linear path through the game- you must do this in order to do that in a rigid order. There is little room for exploration or variation from the pre-set path. The controls are also very difficult to learn, and frustrating- my weapons kept reverting to the basic knife in the middle of a battle because my strength depleted, wcan come as a very unpleasant surprise when you are trying to dispatch whatever gruesome ghoulie is attacking. Also, the 3D/360 view is fabulous when you are standing still and just looking around at the scenery, but it is a severe pain when you are in battle and trying to keep your opponent in view while aiming, shooting and dodging. I grew up with Sierra's King's Quest series, which were amazing for the time, and I guess I was expecting a modern, darker version of that- great puzzles, adventure, and humor, but this doesn't even come close. Despite my lack of playing enjoyment, I really love the concept. I am actually going as this Alice for Halloween this year. Also, there should be a movie based on this game coming out in the next couple of years directed by Wes Craven.
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Summary: WIN2000!!
Review: It will not play on win2000 my screen is totally black except for alice and other charaters! The ground and all else is black! Don't buy if you use Win2000.
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Summary: Beautifully boring
Review: Definitely one of the most visually astounding games I've ever seen. The graphics designers on this one really had their act together. But the game/play designers were rather uninspired. The most complicated puzzles amount to jumping puzzles (probably the most annoying type of puzzle ever created, thank you Nintendo). Every level has at least one jumping based puzzle (luckily the ice board is mercifully short). If this game is on sale I would recommend it just for the visual pleasure of it. The drive to see what's around the corner is often enough to keep you moving. It is a highly imaginitve game, with numerous tidbits of humor. For instance, if you let Alice stand still for a while, she has a different set of "waiting" animations for each weapon (some are pretty funny). However, if you're looking for a fast paced shooter, get Half-life: Counterstrike and go online.
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Summary: A brilliant whirlwind of graphic artwork
Review: "But I don't want to go among mad people..." "Oh, you can't help that... we're all mad here..." NEVER have I seen a game that has so totally moved me. From the graphics, to the incredible 3D rendering to the haunting minor-key music, this Victorian-Gothic fantasy come to life will literally keep you in awe. (No kidding -- I showed my friend last night and when I turned around to see her reaction her mouth was literally open and she was speechless.) The music, the scenery and the graphics play so much like a twisted dream that you can't decide if you'd rather watch or play -- great indication of a good game. This game is made somewhat like Quake (in fact, it's by the people who made Quake,) and the storyline is supposed to be a third chapter of the "Alice in Wonderland" novel series, only this is more of a very dark twist. Technically, after rereading "Alice in Wonderland," I can see how McGee looked at it from an insane perspective for the story could be perceived that way. Alice is witness to the untimely deaths of her parents in a house fire and quite simply, loses it. She winds up in a Victorian insane asylum and your objective as Alice is to help her regain her sanity by defeating the red queen and rescuing Wonderland from the dark depths it has fallen into. VERY dramatic, very well done and very, very mind blowing. From the concept alone I could write volumes, but American McGee (who is the designer of the game) literally captured the perception of insanity in this game with this fantastic imagination. From the furniture floating in space outside the windows as you run by, to the insane children punching themselves and giggling but being unaware of your presence, to the vast maze of mirrors that is simply that -- a maze of mirrors for you to find your way out it is literally DISTURBING, which makes it brilliant. True artwork intrigues the viewer and this is a masterpiece of the senses. The game itself is chock full of adventure. There are puzzles and mazes galore as well as plenty of "weapons" to use against the baddies consisting of floating, screaming Boojums and cards of every suit with powerful weapons around every corner. The weapons that you find are toys with a diabolical twist (a jack-in-the-box that explodes, dice that conjure a demon to assist you and eventually a musket that blows anything away within the first 300 feet in front of you, let alone a bloody butcher knife that you begin with. But, this is NOT an easy game. As I said, there are plenty of mazes to start with, dodging the bad guys' weapons is difficult enough on the easy level, but throw in the Cheshire cat giving you clues in riddles in order to figure out what to do, let alone the mazes, and you have a game that is going to take you awhile to get through, but addicted to, nonetheless. Also, the controls, just like Quake, can be custom set to your own preferences. Plus, while working the game in the third-perspective, there are two helpful additions: first, there is a bright blue laser-type dot to help you lock on your target with weapons. Second, a pair of high-heeled transparent footprints show ahead of her to indicate exactly where she will land if she jumps. Very helpful. (Of course, if you're the impatient type, you can find the cheat codes on the internet.) Probably the best part of the game would be it plays like a movie. The polite, but sarcastic conversation about butcher knives and killing between the Cheshire cat and Alice is wild and well written. There are specific characters she has to interact with in order for you to understand what you're looking for, clues that take figuring out and maybe a hint as to something nearby. If you're stuck, the mangy Cheshire cat, with a amazingly calm London British accent, pops up after pressing "c" on your keyboard and throws a hint or explains a new "toy" that you've found with dark sarcastic humor: "52 pickup is a staple of juvenile humor, but when the deck slices and dices, it's no laughing matter..." No kidding. Alice's insanity makes her quite sadistic for when she uses her butcher's knife as a weapon, she literally splatters blood--as well as body parts. The design of the game's atmosphere is beyond brilliant. Keeping with the Victorian era, the game never steps out of that time period. Look around at any of the "machines" during this late 19th century game and you'll see that everything was thought through concerning the steam-powered machinery and tapestries -- I can't think of a moment where something "modern" was accidentally stuck in. Every bit of this is molded after this particular era giving a stepping-out-of-time feeling. You'll literally "shift" back to reality when you quit the game. :) The downside to this game is that it is so incredibly high in graphics it needs high speed and high RAM requirements as well as high drive space; you need to have a system that is up to par. I just happen to buy a new system that I had been saving up for, so I had no problem. MAKE SURE you check the requirements because in order to get this type of quality you should have a little more than the minimum requirements or it might be choppy. Don't buy the game if you don't have the minimum requirements and then get ticked off because it doesn't work as well. Good excuse to upgrade your system, but bad idea if you don't have the money to do so. Alice is quite simply, brilliant. This is a keeper of a game and has made such an impact that Alice's homepage has informed the fans that the rights to a movie have been sold. (I suggest you check out their web page for more graphics and demos as well as teasers -- I have no doubt that this will be considered a classic -- and somehow they'll think of a sequel. Wonderland will literally leave you in awe. I guarantee it. It is dramatic, beautiful, and creepy and will leave you speechless for I still am in awe of the beauty of this game. Top notch!
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Summary: delightfully twisted
Review: I've read The Annotated Alice, and highly recommend that edition to anyone who thinks these stories were just for children. They are filled with parodies of literature and political figures of the day. Though the game is darker and more twisted than the books, I think the good Rev. Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll's real name) would appreciate its eccentricity if he were around today. I highly recommend the game because of its unusual degree of beauty and wit. I also felt, unlike another reviewer here, that the story was at least as cohesive as any computer game.
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