Why I love Deadly Premonition
Every once in a while a game comes along that doesn’t necessarily garner massive critical acclaim, but still somehow manages to build a cult following that will defend it fiercely. That is exactly what Deadly Premonition did when it released in early 2010. While I am in no way trying to sell Deadly Premonition as a perfect game, there are many things about it that I couldn’t help but love. The sheer oddness of the story alone makes it worth playing, and while its location and characters undoubtedly draw inspiration from the television series Twin Peaks, the game still manages to have an identity all its own. A lot of the characters are memorable despite the fact that you know almost nothing about quite a few of them. The town of Greenvale itself is one of my favorite things about Deadly Premonition, giving you an adequately sizable world in which to explore buildings, find collectibles, and speak with the locals.
Deadly Premonition does of course have its faults, with archaic controls, below average graphics, and a disappointing soundtrack being chief among them. Something like an axe making no noise while being dragged across concrete may not sound like a particularly big problem but it irritated the shit out of me at times. However, even with these problems Deadly Premonition managed to keep me engaged in its endless cycle of weirdness, plot twists, exploration, and yes even its occasional plunges into increased absurdity. Even some of the puzzles required an attention to detail that was surprising. While the Raincoat Killer may not instill the pure “HOLY SHIT RUN!!” or “Why is that thing raping a mannequin?” feelings that Nemesis and Pyramid Head left us with, he is still a pain in the ass in his own right, frequently showing up out of nowhere to make you run, climb, and push boxes while throwing axes at you.
I wont get into too much detail about this next part in order to avoid spoiling anything, but your character frequently speaks to someone named Zach about everything from movies to television series to real life killers. So not only is the game unique and fun but it’s also educational, a real winner for all ages…. hmmm actually scratch that last part, I don’t want any hate mail from angry parents. So if like many people you have let Deadly Premonition pass under your radar whether it be because of below average review scores or just not knowing it existed, you owe it to yourself to give it a shot. Will it change your life? Probably not, but it just may surprise you.
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Article By: Redfield
Why I love Deadly Premonition
Every once in a while a game comes along that doesn’t necessarily garner massive critical acclaim, but still somehow manages to build a cult following that will defend it fiercely. That is exactly what Deadly Premonition did when it released in early 2010. While I am in no way trying to sell Deadly Premonition as a perfect game, there are many things about it that I couldn’t help but love. The sheer oddness of the story alone makes it worth playing, and while its location and characters undoubtedly draw inspiration from the television series Twin Peaks, the game still manages to have an identity all its own. A lot of the characters are memorable despite the fact that you know almost nothing about quite a few of them. The town of Greenvale itself is one of my favorite things about Deadly Premonition, giving you an adequately sizable world in which to explore buildings, find collectibles, and speak with the locals.
Deadly Premonition does of course have its faults, with archaic controls, below average graphics, and a disappointing soundtrack being chief among them. Something like an axe making no noise while being dragged across concrete may not sound like a particularly big problem but it irritated the shit out of me at times. However, even with these problems Deadly Premonition managed to keep me engaged in its endless cycle of weirdness, plot twists, exploration, and yes even its occasional plunges into increased absurdity. Even some of the puzzles required an attention to detail that was surprising. While the Raincoat Killer may not instill the pure “HOLY SHIT RUN!!” or “Why is that thing raping a mannequin?” feelings that Nemesis and Pyramid Head left us with, he is still a pain in the ass in his own right, frequently showing up out of nowhere to make you run, climb, and push boxes while throwing axes at you.
I wont get into too much detail about this next part in order to avoid spoiling anything, but your character frequently speaks to someone named Zach about everything from movies to television series to real life killers. So not only is the game unique and fun but it’s also educational, a real winner for all ages…. hmmm actually scratch that last part, I don’t want any hate mail from angry parents. So if like many people you have let Deadly Premonition pass under your radar whether it be because of below average review scores or just not knowing it existed, you owe it to yourself to give it a shot. Will it change your life? Probably not, but it just may surprise you.
Image Source: Www.Gamingbolt.com, Www.Badhaven.com
Article By: Redfield
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