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Amazing game, but not for everyone
posted by MichaelO (PITTSBURGH, PA) Aug 22, 2011
Member since Sep 2010
5 out of 5 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Imagine what you'd get if you made a Zelda game, but set it in the world of Fallout, and mixed it with elements of Resident Evil. Hard to imagine? This game is equally hard to describe. It contains elements of action/adventure, RPG, survival/horror, and even a dash of point-and-click adventure, all cast against an artistic, philosophical, and emotional backdrop.
The game's strength is definitely mood. This game does an incredible job capturing the mood of its subject matter: a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world trying to find meaning in his life, and trying to find another human being to share it with. The game is sad and lonely as well as philosophical and even almost nihilistic at times.
It is a great game as long as you are willing to accept it for what it is. It may make you emotional. It may make you lonely. It may make you appreciate how lucky we all are to have loved ones to share our lives with. But I doubt you will describe playing this game as "a good time," and it is not a traditional video game, which is probably why it has a low average rating.
My only real complaint is that the ending was cliche and a letdown in spite of the fact that the rest of the story was so unique and un-cliche.
In summary, I highly recommend this game to anyone who's ready for a mature and artistic story, but keep a loved one nearby because you might need a hug to get you through it!
The game's strength is definitely mood. This game does an incredible job capturing the mood of its subject matter: a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world trying to find meaning in his life, and trying to find another human being to share it with. The game is sad and lonely as well as philosophical and even almost nihilistic at times.
It is a great game as long as you are willing to accept it for what it is. It may make you emotional. It may make you lonely. It may make you appreciate how lucky we all are to have loved ones to share our lives with. But I doubt you will describe playing this game as "a good time," and it is not a traditional video game, which is probably why it has a low average rating.
My only real complaint is that the ending was cliche and a letdown in spite of the fact that the rest of the story was so unique and un-cliche.
In summary, I highly recommend this game to anyone who's ready for a mature and artistic story, but keep a loved one nearby because you might need a hug to get you through it!
You want creepy? I'll give you creepy.
posted by JCDenton (FREEDOM, NH) Jul 8, 2010
Member since Mar 2006
6 out of 7 gamers (86%) found this review helpful
Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon, besides being a very wordy title, is a very odd experience.
Oh sure, things start out well enough: your avatar is all alone in the world, staring out of his observatory, wondering what lies beyond. You get a very unsettling sense that you're alone in the world. And then, you see a silver-haired girl who can sing (kind of) and runs away the second she sees you. Your response, of course, is to pursue her into a dark, abandoned subway station.
From here, things get really creepy. This is more survival horror than an RPG, with enemies who can only be seen with a flashlight, weapons that break easily, dark hallways, ominous music and limited inventory space. Because of the anime-inspired look and the age of the characters, you might assume this was made for kids, but the snarling attack dogs, hands reaching out from windows and disembodied legs giggling "you can't catch me" in a little girl's voice suggest otherwise.
You are helped on this journey by a very confused personal assistant computer thing who seems unsure if it's seen this mystery girl or if it knows what you should be doing. And yes, this is your advisor.
But let's talk about gameplay. You wander down halls, running into enemies that must be thwacked with a handy weapon. Aiming said weapons is a lost cause, because the controls are so rigid. And you can apparently only swing a sword from a stationary position.
Not much about this game works. Accept for some of the presentation elements and the originality of the concept, there's really nothing here for the average gamer. I had hoped the game would focus on simply surviving in a desolate world, but they had to throw in wacky computers, a merchant wearing a giant chicken head and tortured souls into the mix. Oh well...
Oh sure, things start out well enough: your avatar is all alone in the world, staring out of his observatory, wondering what lies beyond. You get a very unsettling sense that you're alone in the world. And then, you see a silver-haired girl who can sing (kind of) and runs away the second she sees you. Your response, of course, is to pursue her into a dark, abandoned subway station.
From here, things get really creepy. This is more survival horror than an RPG, with enemies who can only be seen with a flashlight, weapons that break easily, dark hallways, ominous music and limited inventory space. Because of the anime-inspired look and the age of the characters, you might assume this was made for kids, but the snarling attack dogs, hands reaching out from windows and disembodied legs giggling "you can't catch me" in a little girl's voice suggest otherwise.
You are helped on this journey by a very confused personal assistant computer thing who seems unsure if it's seen this mystery girl or if it knows what you should be doing. And yes, this is your advisor.
But let's talk about gameplay. You wander down halls, running into enemies that must be thwacked with a handy weapon. Aiming said weapons is a lost cause, because the controls are so rigid. And you can apparently only swing a sword from a stationary position.
Not much about this game works. Accept for some of the presentation elements and the originality of the concept, there's really nothing here for the average gamer. I had hoped the game would focus on simply surviving in a desolate world, but they had to throw in wacky computers, a merchant wearing a giant chicken head and tortured souls into the mix. Oh well...
Weak
posted by decapad (BRONX, NY) Apr 15, 2010
Member since Dec 2007
3 out of 8 gamers (38%) found this review helpful
Hi - this is an unremarkable adventure game. It has some elements of Silent Hill & Zelda, but nowhere near the quality of franchises. Story is far-fetched, graphics are nothing special, combat is clunky. No real interesting or creative puzzles to speak of. Very little secret goodies to find & no weapon upgrading is available. Doesn't leave much left for anything good to do - does it? It is playable - but barely. This is real bottom of the queue stuff - move it down as low as possible! My best, D
creepy and very dark
posted by wiifan2009 (GRAND RAPIDS, MI) Mar 22, 2010
Member since Apr 2006
1 out of 3 gamers (33%) found this review helpful
i played this game once didn't care for it after that it's better to play it during the daytime game i played this in place of the long waiting game trace memory 2 for the wii don't know when it'll come out though i hope soon anyway the controls are weak and very dark that you can't see what's in front of you and the enemies are creepy i give fragile dreams 2 fighting jellyfish out of 5 i repeat not buyable rent it only.
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