by PretentiousHipster Thu Sep 02, 2021 2:43 pm
Definitely anything by Cryo so far. Commander Blood is absurdity at its most fun, but Faust was a huge surprise.
The opening cutscene was ridiculous including showing two tigers having sex with each other. The dialogue between Faust and Mephisto was so odd, and for some reason the entire thing is based in an amusement park, called "Deramland Amusemet Park" in the in-game map (yes it has full of typos). The graphics also suck but it adds to the surreal nature of it.
The ending itself was underwhelming as hell, but there are experiences in this that are absolutely frightening, and some that are incredibly emotional. It gives some questions answered of what will happen, but it leaves the rest up for interpretation for you, which is what makes it super effective.
The licensed soundtrack is among one of the best I've heard, easily. They do this strange thing in the second level where they take an old jazz song that's super pleasant, but the level itself is only a 2-3 second loop of the opening, and the atmosphere of the song COMPLETELY changes. It reminded me of The Caretaker's music. It was the last level that did it the best. Since it's based in the 30s most of the music is blues or ragtime jazz, but then it says a trip hop song featuring the vocalist in one of the huge Massive Attack songs. It hit me like a brick with the huge change and how well it somehow suited the atmosphere.
Never had a game that fucked me up so much. I kept expecting that when playing I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, but that game completely failed in that regard. This definitely achieved that dark side of humanity and overall gloomy feel in spades.
There is some instances of moon logic but it only happened like twice. Definitely one of the best point and click games I've played so far.