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(re: Phantasmagoria 2) I’ll see what others say…
Phantasmagoria II is VERY different than Phantas I.
My guess is that you can buy it pretty cheaply these days. I’d say “play the first chapter, and if you like it: keep going. If not, don’t”. It’s darker than Phantas I, with more serious themes. I’m sure there are some who like Phantas II better than Phantas I, although I personally preferred Phantas I (given that my wife designed it, I’d better!)
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(re: re: Phantasmagoria 2) I would check out Phantas 2 if I were you. Just like everyone says, it’s not as good as 1. However, they are both very different games, so it is hard to judge. In movie terms, Phantas 1 is like House on Haunted Hill (the original with Vincent Price), and Phantas 2 is like an 80s thriller (I think–it was hard coming up with a film equal).
I am also a big FMV fan, and Phantas 1 really stands out amongst the rest. I think it has to do with the backgrounds being entirely computer generated. I know that at times it doesn’t look real. With games like Phantas 2 and Gabriel Knight 2, some of the locations were done on actual sets, and in my opinion the production value just isn’t as good in these locations. -
(re: re: Phantasmagoria 2) You may need some hints to get through the game. The electronic wiring board was an impossible puzzle – I couldn’t have done it without a walkthrough at hand.
It’s a LOT different from Phant 1 – but that was traditional horror. Phant 2 is cool in its own way, albeit off the wall. It sure throws you for a lot of loops! 🙂 Not to say anymore – don’t want to spoil the ending! 🙂 Jane Jensen is brilliant! -
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Finally got around to finishing this one. Different than Phantasmagoria 1. The comparison to an ’80’s cheesy horror flick is definitely fitting! 🙂 I like FMV and would definitely suggest buying this one if you enjoy FMV adventures as well.
The little flashbacks and psychotic episodes sort of ran thin after about the 100th one. The acting was ok.
One thing is obvious after playing this one though … Roberta and Jane are irreplacable queens of the Adventure Game.
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