Strange Telephone
Strange Telephone
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By: HZ3 Software
Cathlyn Vania
Senior Content Writer
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The Good
- Innovative gameplay mechanic inspired by the telephone
- immersive, haunting atmosphere thanks to well-executed visuals and sound effects
- fun creature design reminiscent of the Japanese Yokai
- handy phone book for indexing discovered worlds.
The Bad
- Puzzles offer minimum clues or feedback
- reliance on trial and error can get tedious and time-consuming
- lack of story and character insights leaves you feeling in the dark until reaching the ‘true’ end.
Our Verdict
Decent
A qualified success; the positive aspects still outnumber the negative, but the weaknesses noticeably hinder the experience.
It requires a great deal of patience and perseverance, but those who enjoy exploring and can embrace the nonsensical and peculiar should appreciate the surreal charms of Strange Telephone and its journey into the unknown.
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