Unique RPG for PS3
posted by lazygamer (Northridge, CA) Jan 5, 2008
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It's not often that Sony creates a 3rd person RPG set in Ireland with both a female and male lead (actually, it's not often that anyone does this). Part Pokemon, part Ghostbusters, your characters try and solve the mystery of Doolin, aka, the Town of the Dead where entry to the Netherworld is possible.
The writing and story are intriguing to say the least. There are two paths to walk, one as a young woman trying to find answers to her mother's death and an occult journalist summoned there by a mysterious phone call. Ironically, the events that transpire in the real world are creepier than those that occur in the Netherworld.
The "folk" characters are all very interesting, looking like a mix of Alice in Wonderland and Spirited Away. The RPG elements come in when you collect these folks (Pokemon style) and thus their abilities which are upgradeable. These are captured once damaged enough and collected by shaking the SIXAXIS (larger folk result in a collection mini-game), ala Ghostbusters.
The graphics are very nice, ranging from moody night hues to vibrant flowers and fields, depending on where you are.
Voice acting is great, with just enough Irish accent to be believable (although Keats' trench coat design isn't, you'll see). The cutscenes are presented comic-panel style. Surprisingly, for a PS3 Blu-Ray title, there's still some text to read.
The music and score has a magical tinge, reminiscent of the Harry Potter series.
In between areas, there is a brief load screen but it's pretty quick.
Right now there's no other game like it on the PS3 so give it a try.
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