Alice: Madness Returns

[Kabob]

Just got an email about SSX Deadly Descents from Amazon and this was at the bottom.

Alice: Madness Returns product page.

The first Alice game was fantastic, wonder how this one will end up?

 

[Anubis]

i hope its good the 1st one kicked so much ass

Madness Returns takes place eleven years after the events of its predecessor, the same amount of time between the two games' releases.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice:_Madness_Returns#cite_note-first-7Alice has been released from Rutledge Asylum and into the care of a London psychiatrist, where the traumatic memories of her parents' deaths continue to haunt her. As a result of her relocation, her hallucinations and internal struggle have increased in severity, and she returns to wonderland in hopes of security and comfort. However, it has once again become warped by her insanity, and she must save its residents and herself from the evil that is taking over Wonderland.

 

[Anubis]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8TNkeHk3Fo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR5CoDoVfYc

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

I really loved the design work from the PC Alice. Is American McGee involved in this project at all?

 

[Anubis]

I really loved the design work from the PC Alice. Is American McGee involved in this project at all?

yes

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spicy_Horse

 

[frostedflakes]

How long would it take to play through the first game anyway? Have been meaning to do this for a while, maybe I can get it done over the break.

 

[Kabob]

It's not terribly long, a few hours methinks.

 

[Anubis]

It's not terribly long, a few hours methinks.

it was longer then "a few" but less then 12 IIRC

 

[Kabob]

Sorry, by "a few" I was thinking 7-8, although it's been years since I've played it so don't quote me.

 

[tk149]

Loved the first one. IIRC, it took about 7-8 hours to complete.

 

[Drako]

Loved the first one, and will buy this when it comes out.

Can't wait for DNF as well Out in May of this year?

 

[thraashman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8TNkeHk3Fo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR5CoDoVfYc

Sweet, I hadn't seen the second teaser trailer yet. A screenshot from the first one has been a background for me for months.

 

[Drako]

So, is this game coming out tomorrow?

It's this or DNF

 

[Anubis]

So, is this game coming out tomorrow?

It's this or DNF

get alice

my copy (pc) will be here when i get home from work

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

O, frabjous release day.

Good news for those who missed out on the original: apparently, Alice: Madness Returns will include a single-use code that will allow a download of the original Alice, available on PC, PS3, and XBox 360.

I played the original on PC, but will probably go for a console version this time. The only question is whether the 360 or PS3 has any advantage in graphics/performance/feature exclusives.

 

[Anubis]

O, frabjous release day.

Good news for those who missed out on the original: apparently, Alice: Madness Returns will include a single-use code that will allow a download of the original Alice, available on PC, PS3, and XBox 360.

I played the original on PC, but will probably go for a console version this time. The only question is whether the 360 or PS3 has any advantage in graphics/performance/feature exclusives.

fucking JACKPOT!

 

[warcrow]

I've had the game for about a week but unfortunately I've just not had the time to play it much since we're currently in the process of getting new carpeting put into our house.

I'll tell you what I know though.

I had a fun time with the original 11 years ago, but wasn't sure how relevant a sequel would be today. I've only played the game for about 30 minutes, so I haven't really seen much, but it looks pretty cool. The world seems well constructed, the use of colors are interesting and the voice acting is fine.

I don't know if this is going to be a good game overall, but my first impression of it is pretty good.

 

[Anubis]

i plan on putting more then a few hours on it tonight, ill update with what i think about it

 

[gorcorps]

O, frabjous release day.

Good news for those who missed out on the original: apparently, Alice: Madness Returns will include a single-use code that will allow a download of the original Alice, available on PC, PS3, and XBox 360.

I played the original on PC, but will probably go for a console version this time. The only question is whether the 360 or PS3 has any advantage in graphics/performance/feature exclusives.

Has the original been updated at all, or just a port? I'm just curious... doesn't really affect me either way. I haven't played the original so regardless it'd be new to me, but it'd also give others who have played it a reason to play it again. Especially if it's only 7-8 hours. Should be pretty easy to get through.

 

[Krynj]

IGN gives it a 6.5

http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/143/14323746.html

 

[Tristicus]

IGN gives it a 6.5

http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/143/14323746.html

The combat's consistently fluid.

Oh.

Their rating should have equaled out a 7.0...

 

[gorcorps]

Oh.

Their rating should have equaled out a 7.0...

It's his review... he can score it however he pleases. You're quibbling over half a point on a 10 point scale?

 

[Drako]

Well, I was hoping for better reviews, but I'm going to pick it up during lunch today anyway.

 

[Anubis]

ive played it for 2 hours its worth buying, i have it on the PC, id imagin itll look great on a HDTV vs my 26 in monitor. now im curious if i get the HD org as well, would kind of be a shaft to PC users if not

 

[Anubis]

Game IMO is worth buying. Other then visuals i imagine the xbox and PS3 versions are no different then the PC one. There is a larger discussion in the PC forum about the game but IMO if you like platformers then you should pick this up. Very well done sequel to the original. Which i recommend you play as well

id give it a solid 8/10