My feelings about this game are very contradicting and although I would play a sequel to it, I'll never play it again. I'm glad I gave it a chance and experienced it for myself but it's one of those games that since I know the ending, I don't really care to go through all of the headache that it took to beat it. I understand it and I know that the director had a specific vision that he wanted to produce but it's flaws turn me away from a future replay.
Parts of it, especially the story, are very intriguing and unique. Other parts, like the core gameplay, are equally unique but not as well thought out or composed. I enjoyed the diversity of the characters and the atmosphere of the town but some of the characters were annoying and the graphics killed the potential of the atmosphere. The biggest problem I had with it was the drawn out parts that just kept going although the length never seemed to have a purpose or payoff. In one part I had to follow a dog, then there was a long loading screen, then a short section of another character just looking around a room and talking a bit, then another long loading screen, then back to the dog part, and on and on, back and forth. I believe when the director made his 'director's cut' he should've cut out a lot of the redundant and yawn-inducing, boring parts. I would've came to the same conclusion and understood everything just as well if much of the game was shortened down to about a third.
Even though it reminded me of some other games, it's really a mixed bag and in a league of it's own. I didn't mind that it switched genres back and forth from a Resident Evil style survival horror, to a crime thriller, to a semi-open world with random quests and people to talk to. Side quests were, however, an aspect of the game that flattened some of my experience. Some paid off, others did nothing but waste my time. Plus, the 'open-world' side of it would've been better if there was a lot more to do and the locations were actually open more often. Much of the game felt like different teams were given a section to make and only enough budget to start it but not near enough to clean it up and polish it.
The music selection was also hit-and-miss yet unique. I would've been able to enjoy it more if it didn't seem so chopped up and randomized. One second the music would sound serious and deep, fitting the situation you were watching. The next second, without any change in conversation or atmosphere, it'd change to some odd, light-hearted sounding clip. One part sounded like a tune you'd expect to hear on the show Wilfred and another sounded like it came straight from an old Peanuts cartoon. I almost expected to see Charlie Brown pop out.
The dialogue was similar to the music in the sense that the tone changed almost too randomly. It'd go from serious and realistic to somewhat comedic and not realistic at all. Some may say it's genius. I'd say it's more indecisive and/or schizophrenic writing. I guess it really comes down to intent and whether it was all planned or just the lack of writing control or skill.
Overall, this game is definitely not for everyone but some people will enjoy it a lot. From other reviews, I'd say a decent amount of people already enjoy it a lot. 'Cult classic' is right on the mark. As far as I'm concerned, if there ever is a sequel made I just hope that they can spend a bit more time and money on it. If the director is a good story teller but not a good game creator, like it seems, he needs to team up with a group that can fine tune his next project. I'd love to see what that collaboration could produce.
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Lot's of new stuff, and still a great game, but needs a patch.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2013
(This part of the review is for the Directors cut version of the game)I love Deadly Premonition it's the strangest game I've ever played. I ranked the original a 10/10. And the director's cut improved the controls, added some extra cutscenes and has slightly improved graphics. Why then did I give the director's cut a 4 star review? Well for one reason and one reason only-Frame rate. I think all the 5 stars reviews are from people who only played the 360 version and wanted to give it a good review and for the 360 it deserves the 5 out of 5. But the director's cut has an awful frame rate problem, playing the game is like watching a YouTube video with a low internet connection. The game lags all the time! I still think it's an amazing game and I love the new stuff but this is the director's cut it's supposed to run smoother! If you're a huge fan like me or don't have a Xbox I still say it's worth it but otherwise I'd say wait to see if they patch it. 8/10(This part is for the game itself from my Xbox review of the game)Deadly Premonition is a very strange game. It's a "so bad its good game" and a good game at the same time. To explain; the fighting mechanics, graphics, and driving sections are horribly bad but their so bad that their funny. I never laughed so hard at a game. The standard enemy walks at you backward in an almost crab walk and when you shoot them purple blood comes out. There are a lot of funnier stuff then that but I won't spoiler it. On to the good parts, this game has a amazing story line, likable characters, one of the most epic soundtrack in any game (look up "deadly premonition life is beautiful") and it is truly unpredictable. This is rare in a game. This game is a one of the only "cult classic" game this generation. If you only want to play for gameplay this game isn't for you but if you want a unique, funny, crazy experience. Buy deadly premonition. 10/10If they release a patch for the directors cut I will rank it 11/10 :)
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2013
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