However, even if the worst-case scenario happens and the second part of the game isn’t finished, I got enough more than enough magic out of the first part to make me happy. It’s like playing a hand-painted Disney movie, complete with stunning animation and orchestral soundtrack.
Broken Age features the stories of two young people who decide to fight back against the situations in which they are trapped. Shay is a boy on the world’s most boring spaceship, where the computer “mommy” makes certain that nothing exciting or dangerous ever happens. Vella’s situation is a bit more dire; she’s a girl who is about to become the next maiden sacrifice to a horrific Lovecraftian monster. The stories take place separately, so you’re free to choose whichever you’d like to play at any time.
The game features voice work from geek favorites Pendleton Ward, Wil Wheaton and, best of all, Elijah Wood who plays one of the main characters. If you’re not even a little excited that you get to listen to Frodo Baggins solve puzzles, you might need to check your pulse.
Did I mention that this game is stupidly pretty? This game is stupidly pretty.
Did I mention that this game is stupidly pretty? This game is stupidly pretty.
Broken Age is a true adventure game, complete with puzzles to solve, items to collect, and mysteries to solve. It’s in the more modern style, so no “LOOK AT” or “PULL” prompts to input, and no bizarre logic that only the most twisted writer could dream of, like the notorious cat-hair-moustache puzzle. The simplicity makes it a great tablet game, although I’m of the opinion that all adventure games are best played curled up on the couch with a warm drink.
The second part of the story will be released on April 28th, so now’s a great time to get started on this awesome game. The first part does end on a pretty big cliffhanger, so if you’re allergic to episodic gaming feel free to wait a few weeks. I’m really excited to see how this one will end, so expect me to be MIA on that date for a few hours!
Smelling irresistibly of Beast Hooker,
The Dungeon Dame
The Dungeon Dame