Where Republique’s first episode, “Exordium,” was about finding strength, episode two, “Metamorphosis,” is about the inability to do anything with it. This chapter is a strong reminder that, despite the abilities you use to help Republique’s young heroine Hope, you are not in control of her story, her adversaries, or her fate.
This is primarily a result of the way Republique functions. The point-and-click thriller’s tense gameplay and interesting conspiracy story are communicated through the security cameras, which players use to guide Hope to safety. Having little means of self-defense, she waits for your instructions telling her where to go, when to hide, and what to do. It's also how you solve Republique's puzzles -- more on their inconsistent quality shortly. Helpless without you, she obeys with implicit trust -- ironic, considering her story is about escaping totalitarian oppression. I’ll be curious to see how her relationship with the player works long-term with that in mind.
Aucun commentaire:
Enregistrer un commentaire