Shadow of Memories

Game Developer · 02-19-2003, 12:03 PM

I was reading up aout this game and I was wondering if it is good or not. It has good visuals, sounds like a good story. But when push comes to shove I want to know if its got good gameplay. For those have who played it, can I get your input... Is it worth a buy, or just a rent..?

-Thanks

Arnold K. (Admin) · 02-19-2003, 08:45 PM

The game is called Shadows of Destiny in the US:

http://www.psxextreme.com/scripts/re...ID=40&letter=S

Court of Abyst · 02-19-2003, 10:23 PM

I orginally bought this game when it first came out for $50. Was it worth it? Very much so. Here's why...

If you like a lot of action, don't buy this game. Now with that said, here are the goods.

Aside from Silent Hill 2, Shadow of Destiny has one the most indepth storylines I have ever experienced in a console game. And you can't just play through it once. It involves time travel in which what you do WILL influence the outcome. Remember those "Choose Your Own Adventure" book you read as a kid (if you read them)? That's how this games plays.

There are 5 regular ending to this games and one "final" ending. It can be argued that there are more, but let's just assume this for simplicity sake. And each time you replay the game (strongly recommended), the new games builds from the previous. In fact, it's like a never ending cycle until ou are about the break the loop by acheiving the "final" ending.

You need to play it several times to get the full effect. The game is broken down into 10 chapters. There is no way you can see everything the first time through. Let's say you have beatened the game and have done all you can the first time through. When you look back to see how much you have completed, let's say, Chapter 4, you may have only uncovered 17% of that chapter. Going through it a second, third or even a forth time will uncover more about the "world" in this game.

There is so much more I can say about this game, but I'm too fond of typing. Good Luck.

Abyst

Arnold K. (Admin) · 02-19-2003, 10:36 PM

Yep, the aspect of freedom in SoD was fantastic. This game, is btw, made partially by the Silent Hill team, which explains its depth. Great game. If you find it, BUY IT.

Court of Abyst · 02-19-2003, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arnold K. (EIC)
Yep, the aspect of freedom in SoD was fantastic. This game, is btw, made partially by the Silent Hill team, which explains its depth. Great game. If you find it, BUY IT.

I almost forgot to include that. I thirst for Silent Hill!!!

lucky_1 · 02-19-2003, 11:10 PM

I have played and beaten this game numerous times. It has a good storyline but while it lacks in real action it has great puzzles. The game is actually pretty short but once you play it you want to beat it alot of times to get all the endings. All in all id say that its a good game.

Tosser00 · 02-20-2003, 12:16 AM

Definitely a first generation sleeper hit man. You'll have to be patient though Game. It's a STORY driven game. Don't expect a lot of action. In fact, don't expect any action at all. All you need to know that this game is a gem to play and watch, and with 5 different endings plus a side-quest, you'll be playing for quite a while. And believe me, if you mess things up like I did the first time through, you'll be wanting a better ending. For those who played it and got all the endings, I think you'll know what I mean by the DISAPPPOINTING ONE.

It's a shame no one bought it. Could've been a fun franchise.

farfus · 02-20-2003, 12:32 AM

I just bought the one copy available on Half.com for $16.99. Will check it out this summer, ive heard of it a long time also...

Game Developer · 02-20-2003, 12:48 AM

Well, I am not an action junky... My favorite game is Shenmue. But it seems like I am hearing nothing but good things about this game.. Ill get it tomorow, then I will tell you guys my take on it.

Arnold K. (Admin) · 02-20-2003, 05:43 AM

You know...seeing as how you LOVE Shenmue so much, I guarantee you'll love SoD every bit.

02-19-2003, 12:03 PM	#1
Game Developer The Funny Man Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Killadelphia, PA Posts: 2,234	Shadow of Memories I was reading up aout this game and I was wondering if it is good or not. It has good visuals, sounds like a good story. But when push comes to shove I want to know if its got good gameplay. For those have who played it, can I get your input... Is it worth a buy, or just a rent..? -Thanks __________________ *Where there are no rules or boundries, there I play.*

02-20-2003, 12:16 AM	#7
Tosser00 Marshmallow Salad! Join Date: Feb 2003 PS3 Network ID: Cappy00 Posts: 1,827	Definitely a first generation sleeper hit man. You'll have to be patient though Game. It's a STORY driven game. Don't expect a lot of action. In fact, don't expect any action at all. All you need to know that this game is a gem to play and watch, and with 5 different endings plus a side-quest, you'll be playing for quite a while. And believe me, if you mess things up like I did the first time through, you'll be wanting a better ending. For those who played it and got all the endings, I think you'll know what I mean by the DISAPPPOINTING ONE. It's a shame no one bought it. Could've been a fun franchise. __________________ World of Warcraft has stolen my brain.

02-20-2003, 12:48 AM	#9
Game Developer The Funny Man Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Killadelphia, PA Posts: 2,234	Well, I am not an action junky... My favorite game is Shenmue. But it seems like I am hearing nothing but good things about this game.. Ill get it tomorow, then I will tell you guys my take on it. __________________ *Where there are no rules or boundries, there I play.*

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02-19-2003, 08:45 PM	#2
Arnold K. (Admin) Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,643	The game is called Shadows of Destiny in the US: http://www.psxextreme.com/scripts/re...ID=40&letter=S

02-19-2003, 10:23 PM	#3
Court of Abyst Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 20	I orginally bought this game when it first came out for $50. Was it worth it? Very much so. Here's why... If you like a lot of action, don't buy this game. Now with that said, here are the goods. Aside from Silent Hill 2, Shadow of Destiny has one the most indepth storylines I have ever experienced in a console game. And you can't just play through it once. It involves time travel in which what you do WILL influence the outcome. Remember those "Choose Your Own Adventure" book you read as a kid (if you read them)? That's how this games plays. There are 5 regular ending to this games and one "final" ending. It can be argued that there are more, but let's just assume this for simplicity sake. And each time you replay the game (strongly recommended), the new games builds from the previous. In fact, it's like a never ending cycle until ou are about the break the loop by acheiving the "final" ending. You need to play it several times to get the full effect. The game is broken down into 10 chapters. There is no way you can see everything the first time through. Let's say you have beatened the game and have done all you can the first time through. When you look back to see how much you have completed, let's say, Chapter 4, you may have only uncovered 17% of that chapter. Going through it a second, third or even a forth time will uncover more about the "world" in this game. There is so much more I can say about this game, but I'm too fond of typing. Good Luck. Abyst

02-19-2003, 10:36 PM	#4
Arnold K. (Admin) Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,643	Yep, the aspect of freedom in SoD was fantastic. This game, is btw, made partially by the Silent Hill team, which explains its depth. Great game. If you find it, BUY IT.

02-19-2003, 11:10 PM	#6
lucky_1 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10	I have played and beaten this game numerous times. It has a good storyline but while it lacks in real action it has great puzzles. The game is actually pretty short but once you play it you want to beat it alot of times to get all the endings. All in all id say that its a good game.

02-20-2003, 12:32 AM	#8
farfus Where the hell is his cane!? Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,045	I just bought the one copy available on Half.com for $16.99. Will check it out this summer, ive heard of it a long time also...

02-20-2003, 05:43 AM	#10
Arnold K. (Admin) Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,643	You know...seeing as how you LOVE Shenmue so much, I guarantee you'll love SoD every bit.