If you know, the motto of the game is a phrase from the letters of Jack the Ripper, the serial killer of 1800s. It is not mere chance for you to face with his deeds as far as there is a copycat in Chicago, obviously his fan and common miserable person.
To begin with the opening cur-scene is really amazing! The visuals are on a high level. Frankly speaking, it is like you can’t help, but watch some mysterious film! It ‘s worthing say the great graphics doesn’t leave us throughout all game time. Another thing I can’t miss to mention is panoramic view of the main character in many game scenes – it looks truly marvellous.
Talking about game modes (there are 3 ones), if you a die hard, you may choose advanced level. And, guys, if you have poor nerves, please, choose non-animated cursor, as well as the another one wrench s constantly from time to time, and it really gets on your nerves!
By the way, Angelica always directs you and says what to do and where you should go, however this fact doesn’t mean, that the game is so simple. But, why, the image of her is at the right side of the screen – she will nod, if you make a right step and she will be frightened, if there would be some gruesome scenes. I don’t know how this aspect influences on other people, but I like this move.
There is a journal and an inventory list, but what is interesting, there is no any map, only arrows, which direct the way. The thing that I did love in the game is beautifully-crafted dreamcatchers – you should collect it throughout the game in order to get extra hints. Besides, if you wanna limitless HO scenes, you must get all detective badges. The game play is mostly adventure, but it is fused with HO scenes and mini-games. All game features is really amazing, they plunge you into the tangled plot and you can’t help, but play to the end to know the true murderer!
I may say it is really unique story, it is not linear and may bring you to the darkest corner of 1800’s London…or modern Chicago? Try to solve it by yourself!
It is a must have for those, who like extraordinary storyline and perfect graphics.