Gemini Rue Review
Our Review by
Jennifer Allen
on April 11th, 2013
Rating:
:: ADVENTURE NOIR
Influenced by the likes of Blade Runner, Gemini Rue is a great adventure game, even if its puzzles are a tad simple.
Developer: Wadjet Eye Games
Price: $3.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPhone 5
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The future is a very bleak place in indie adventure game, Gemini Rue. Clearly taking inspiration from some sci-fi greats such as Blade Runner, as well as a plethora of film noir, the game tells the story from two different perspectives. One part of the adventure follows a time-travelling assassin, Azriel Odin, as he attempts to find his missing brother, while the other part tracks an amnesiac man called Delta-Six, as he finds himself trapped in a hospital with no clue as to what exactly happened to him. And, of course, their fates overlap in a twisting narrative that will stick in one's mind for a while to come.
There are shooting sequences, too. These involve dropping into cover before leaning out to fire off a few rounds and repeating the process once more. This works quite well, through a series of virtual buttons, with even the possibility of inflicting a headshot. For the most part, it's down to timing but it breaks up the action nicely. While it is possible to die during these sequences, as well as other timed puzzles, a regular auto save function means this never becomes frustrating.
Ultimately, though, it's the strength of the story and the characterizations that will keep players progressing. Such a great story means that it doesn't matter that the puzzles are simple to figure out, as this is noir storytelling at some of its finest.