Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition for WIIU is a game that has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike for its cinematic effects in the graphics, sound, and cut scenes. This immersive adventure bridges the gap between cinema and action-adventure games, offering a unique style of fluid and cinematic storytelling.
In this game, you are hurtled through space and time by a nuclear experiment gone wrong. Your mission is to dodge, outwit, and overcome a host of alien monsters and deadly earthquakes that plague the alien landscape. Only a perfect blend of logic and skill will help you navigate past the deadly obstacles that lie in wait.
What sets this 20th Anniversary Edition apart is its specially designed features for the iPhone and iPad. Players can switch between the original pixelated graphics and the remastered HD graphics by using two fingers at any time. The game offers new intuitive touch controls or the classic D-pad for those who prefer a more retro feel.
With three difficulty modes, players can choose between Normal (easier than the original game), Difficult (equal to the original game), and Very Hard (more difficult than the original game). Additionally, the game features 100% remastered sounds and FX, as well as Game Center integration with 13 achievements to unlock.
The 20th Anniversary Edition of Another World also offers a universal version, supporting both iPhone and iPad devices, and includes localization in five languages: English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
Overall, Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition for WIIU offers an immersive and nostalgic gaming experience. The unique storytelling, along with the ability to switch between original and remastered graphics, adds a sense of nostalgia that will resonate with retro gaming enthusiasts. However, the game's rating of 4/10 suggests that it may fall short in some areas, possibly due to issues with gameplay mechanics or repetitive gameplay. Nonetheless, for fans of the original game or those looking to experience a game that blends cinema and action-adventure, Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition is worth a try.
