I really didn't know what to expect when I first put the game in. I loved the previews and it seemed like it was going to be a good mix of combat and exploration. I was worried when I first took control of the main character and I thought that the whole game was going to be killing ghost-like creatures that moan and chasing down a guy in a red rain coat that carries an axe. Once that scene was over and I got to meet the town Sheriff and his hot deputy woman, I knew I was going to like it. It is not a constant Resident Evil survivor horror game. It is a good balance of combat, exploration, investigation, and side quests. Now I'll break down the aspects of the game.
Story: Well, the story is very engaging from the beginning. It draws you in and just like a murder mystery, you start to think of potential suspects and it is very hard to guess "who dun it" in the end. The story unfolds well but it takes a huge syfy leap at the end. It is not bad by any means but it wasn't how it thought it was going to end. It did do a great job of explaining everything. I don't want to give away any of the story because it plays out so well but basically a girl has been murdered and you are and FBI agent and sent to this small town of Greenville to investigate a murder that may be related to other murders you've been investigating. At each chapter heading and each time you start your game, you can view a "previously during the investigation" short that highlights what took place during the chapter.
Combat: This plays out more like Resident Evil. You have your projectile weapons like a handgun, shotgun, rapid-fire, magnum, etc. then you have your close combat melee weapons you can use like steel pipes, golf clubs, pitch forks, etc. They tend to break quick so you only get limited use of these. Each weapon needs ammunition (except the handgun, it has unlimited ammo) that you can buy, find, or dropped from downed enemies. (Hint: check mail boxes for free ammo and hit the targets 6 times in the shooting gallery at the police station). You can't move and shoot but you can move while using the melee weapons. The enemies in the game are ghost-like creatures that come from black holes in the ground or walls. They make moaning sounds and some incoherent babble. They move rapidly and appear to teleport (like in the movie Gothika) as they move towards you. If they get close enough to you, they will grab you and drain health. Some of them have melee weapons they can hit you with or throw at you and later in the game, they can shoot a projectile weapon at you. If you shoot them in the head, it can stun them for a few seconds to keep them from advancing. Most enemies won't re-spawn but later levels, there are areas that enemies will keep re-spawning. The other enemy in the game is the creature in the red rain coat with the axe. There are some chase sequences where you have to run from him and push certain buttons to dodge his attacks. It can get tricky.
Gameplay/Exploration: You have access to any police vehicle. The game operates on 1/3 normal time. Meaning a full 24 hour day in the game will take 8 hours of gameplay (although certain events speed up time). The time of day will be displayed along with any major/minor event you need to attend and what time frame you have to get there. Like free lunch at the police station or breakfast at the hotel, etc. When you are driving to plot-advancing locations, your car has unlimited gas and won't take damage. Normally when you drive, you have a gas meter and a car health meter. I never ran out of gas but I did take enough damage to know that if you blow up the vehicle, the game is over. You can fill up at a gas station or grab a different police car before you run out of gas. Driving is a small aspect of the game and can be a little frustrating until you get the hang of it. (Hint: Try not using the emergency brake and use an overhead view of the car) Every NPC in the game has a real-time location on the map and a schedule to keep (when they are at work, at home, at the bar, etc.) You can interact with them throughout the game to help gather information. You can collect cards of all the people in the game and get special rewards for them at the gun shop. Some of the side things to do in the game are fishing, darts, shooting range, talking to all the characters to rule them out as suspects, and tons of side quests. You have a sleep meter and a hungry meter that you need to pay attention to during the game. You will come across safe rooms even in combat areas that will allow you to sleep (short nap, moderate, or deep sleep - the longer you sleep, the more health you will recover but at the cost of your hungry meter draining more). Coffee and other items will replenish your sleep meter temporarily. You can replenish your hunger meter by collecting food items and consuming them. They range from small amount items (suckers, pickles, tomatoes, etc) to large amount items (fish, beef, sandwiches, etc). You can get free breakfast at the hotel, free lunch at the police station, and sometimes free lunch at a diner if you go with the sheriff's staff). You also have 3 suits you can change into. The suitcase with the suits in them will be in your hotel room and at most spots you can rest at. It will tell you if the suit you have on is getting dirty so you know when to change. You can have your soiled suits cleaned for a small fee. The other thing you can do during the game is shave. Your beard will actually grow out during the game. I never let it get to long but people will react differently to you if you let it grow too much or if your suit gets really dirty. Look for the razor by a sink in most sleep rooms or your hotel room. I didn't find myself worrying about my sleep and hunger meter that often. Most of the game, the normal events will take care of both. If you choose to sleep to recover your health rather than first aid kits then you will need to carry a lot of food items in your inventory.
Inventory/money: You are allowed to keep a certain amount of weapons and a certain amount of items. Special items won't take up any of your inventory spots such as keys to the police vehicles and items found during missions like door keys, objects you need to advance, etc. You also have what is called a toolbox. If your inventory is full, you can send the item to your toolbox. Your toolbox can hold a lot more than your inventory but there is a max of each item it can hold. It will tell you when you try and pickup an item if your inventory is full or your toolbox is full (for that item only). You can purchase additional inventory spaces during the game. It will be needed to keep all the weapons and ammo you need. You can access your toolbox from most sleep rooms. You do get money throughout the game from everything you do. Each enemy you kill, headshot bonuses, driving long distances, changing clothes, shaving, saving the game (called "reporting in" bonus). After each chapter, you will collect your basic salary for the time past and any bonuses. I never ran out of money in the game but I didn't usually spend any until the last few chapters when I needed better weapons. Most of your weapons you will gain during the game but some you need to purchase.
Sound/dialogue: I loved the music in this game. It was not typical and stuck in your head. It played at weird moments in the game and at first it appears to not match but it grows on you and you learn fast that it suits this odd game. The horror music is great when fighting the ghosts and chase scenes with the axe man. The dialogue is awesome as people try and respond to you as an FBI agent. Your methods are bizarre and the sheriff and deputy won't hesitate to let you know. The voice acting is great even if it doesn't match the lip movements all the time. If that bothers you enough to skip the game, it will be your loss.
Conclusion: This game is just amazing. It is definitely worth picking up. I am anxious to try it again and do more side quests. It is very unique and one of the best low budget games every made. I wouldn't change a thing about it. Game informer talked about this game becoming a cult classic and I can see why. I think ghosts are creepy and there were several moments during my play through that made the hairs on my arm stand up. Don't miss this game. It is worth taking time out from all these big budget games to experience this diamond in the rough.
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