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Doubtless one of the very best "serious" adventure games ever made. In this
psychological rollercoaster ride, you find yourself a patient in a strange
sanitarium, with no memory of who you are. Slowly but surely, as the game progresses,
you gather clues and insights into the past that give you the whole picture. Each
new chapter represents another step in Max's search for his sanity. The game uses a
bird's-eye view perspective and a non-tiled 2D navigational system. Each world and
setting carries a distinct atmosphere that presents either the real world, the
imaginary world, or a mix of both of the main protagonist. In many cases, it is
unclear to the player if the world the character is currently in is real or a
product of Max's own imagination. This indistinction underlines much of the horror
portrayed in the game. A true classic,
and must-have for every adventure gamer, especially fans of psychological thrillers.
In 2002, the game was re-released with Windows XP compatibility. |