6 people found this review helpful
Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 10.4 hrs on record
Posted: Nov 10, 2020 @ 2:53pm
Updated: Nov 10, 2020 @ 2:54pm

Enjoyable and well put-together HOPA game in the Agent versus Bad Guys genre. The visuals are appealing and immersive, and the historical background was nicely presented (for those of us who enjoy these things). I'm especially a fan of the way this series lets you complete the game - collectibles and achievements - through the Extras menu after the fact. There are no Steam achievements, but it's fun to work toward the in-game achievements.

Pros:
- nice artwork, appropriate music, good voice acting
- lots to do both in each scene and overall
- the bonus chapter feels more coherent than usual (and the story is good)
- the post-game access to puzzles and HO scenes is excellent
- there is the usual Adventure Game Logic(TM), but I rarely had to stare at the map wondering "what now?"
- fully interactive map and customizable difficulty settings

Cons:
- two or three abrupt transitions between major locations
- I prefer fewer overall locations with more to do per location; however, the variety is nice

Overall: While still not my favourite of the Eipix (for Big Fish) series, this game was interesting and well-worth adding to any HOPA library. It felt a little contrived at first, but I became more engaged as the game went on. The characters of the villains were better defined and even (slightly) nuanced, compared to earlier games in the series.
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