Zoë can also come across as a rather bitchy person whose relationship with the equally uninteresting on-off-boyfriend Reza doesn’t make her any more memorable. However, it’s a worthy continuation of the stories of Zoë and Kian.īoth heroes are still not as charismatic and memorable as April Ryan, which is especially true for Kian who is either a dull believe-in-anything-his-religion-told-him or suddenly-changed-his-whole-attitude-towards-magicals character. One should also take the term “conclusion” with a pint of salt, because this is definitely not the final instalment that explains everything. The Final Cut version rectifies this a bit by unlocking information about newly met characters, although it’s still a lot to digest. The reality is that the truth lies somewhere in between when it comes to story and characters, because the optional recap video on the title screen is simply too confusing for newcomers. The PR says “With a new storyline, a fresh cast of characters, and a recap of the previous games in the saga, this is the perfect entry point for new players – and the conclusion fans have been waiting a decade for”. Years of waiting, remembering, and dreaming Zoë Castillo tries to find a new life in Europolis, but soon discovers a political conspiracy and finds out that dreams and reality aren’t what they’re used to, while Kian Alvane helps rebels against the Azadi who plan to get rid of magic and people who aren’t human altogether. (Norway 2017, developer/publisher: Red Thread Games, platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One) You can read more on Polygon's ethics policy here.After Dreamfall: The Longest Journey couldn’t quite live up to The Longest Journey, does Red Thread Games‘ episodic Dreamfall Chapters: The Final Cut make things better and bring the saga to a close? If previous episodes laid the groundwork and pushed the pieces into place, Realms finally reaps the benefits.ĭreamfall Chapters - Book 3: Realms was reviewed using a download code for Mac provided by Red Thread Games. Where the previous episode dragged in its rush to get through key plot points, Realms is exciting and interesting. It’s exciting to see Zoe cross into Marcuria, and satisfying for Kian to finally head into dangerous, uncharted territory. Realms offers more action than any previous episodes of Dreamfall Chapters. Wrap Up: Book 3: Realms is where things finally get moving Realms isn’t quite ready to mash its two heroes together, though it seems clear their paths are ready to converge. Their actions are relatable because they’re understandable. If past episodes have given us insight into how they tick by steadily building up their thoughts and goals, Realms allows them to exist within those spaces. Zoe and Kian finally feel like established, fleshed-out characters. What Realms lacks in difficulty and mental challenge, it makes up for with its narrative strides. None of these segments posed a serious challenge - chip swapping took some pondering and trial-and-error - but they were short enough to avoid frustration. Another had me swap out chips in a bot to capitalize on its different powers. In one instance, I roamed the city’s underground by using a pin as a beacon to find my way. Zoe’s chapters, like Kian’s, are puzzle-heavy - though not quite as difficult.
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