In summary, BioForge is immensely playable and enjoyable, albeit a dark story with touches of human depravity and cruelty. The interface is easily learned and convenient. The beautifully constructed atmosphere and backgrounds give a very real sense of being there. BioForge is that rare game that sucks you in and keeps you interested throughout the entire ordeal, skillfully creating a desire to see it to it's conclusion. The story itself is finely tuned and you find yourself caring about your character and his survival problems. Puzzle solving is nearly always logical and helps to advance the story and plot. On the positive side, graphics are as outstanding as the sound.
In fact, reading all the offered selections is mandatory as many of the clues and subtle hints are contained therein. The use of text within the game can become tedious at times and the sheer quantity ensures some dissatisfaction for If having too many combat options can be considered a flaw, then BioForge is guilty - again, a matter of individual taste. And since camera views shift constantly (ala Alone in the Dark), the learning curve can be lengthy. Another minor flaw concerns combat where you'll have to master the techniques. Moral issues arise regarding difficult life and death choices (e.g., do you perform mercy killings or let victims die slowly at your feet do you beat adversaries senseless for the fun of it or kill quickly, etc.) The redeeming quality is that the game doesn't exploit these graphic depictions of human anguish and misery as shock value (unlike Harvester for example), but rather as stepping-stones toward a logical conclusion of the plot and game.
A few minor complaints can be labeled as disturbing or insensitive and can vary according to individual players' viewpoints.īioForge contains some serious human cruelty and the accompanying graphics hammer the point home.
Although several minor complaints can be levied at BioForge, the total package shines because of exceptional graphical quality, sound, and an intense story. Originally conceived as an interactive movie by the developers, Origin Systems, Inc., BioForge became much less an interactive movie than a fully realized and interactive action/adventure game, but the result is favorable.
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