In principle, Like No Other: The Legend Of The Twin Books, a high-quality point-and-click graphic adventure, also represents subpar value. This 90-minute game (with some issues) costs $18.99 on Nintendo Switch. Is the 15% launch discount worth it? Frankly, I have a real question. Length itself isn’t much of an issue. Instead, the game feels incomplete, like the first chapter of a larger adventure.
You play as Dan, an elderly adventurer looking for a book, but the intro only hints at it. Dan knows things you don’t know because he speaks to himself, not the player. Nintendo’s listing offers a more overt plot than presented in-game, which isn’t a good thing. I don’t know if they were trying to be cryptic. . That way, we’ll have a clear idea of ââwhat the replica we’re looking for is, and a clear motive for the legend.
Once things get off the ground, Like No Other nails many of the staples I look for in point-and-click games. There are also detailed environments to explore, engaging inventory-based puzzles, and voice acting. The latter would be a way to add tangible value and justify a higher cost. Admittedly, Dan doesn’t have too many interesting things to say about unimportant items. However, even if I was able to do more than that, I am still grateful for the effort.
Professional vocals make the whole audio package very good. They complement appropriately subtle music and sharp sound effects. Visually the game is also impressive. Developers market themselves by calling these “last generation graphics”. The cartoon-style, hand-drawn presentation has a timeless look. top notch aesthetics.
Other than Dan, there are only two other people we meet during our trip. The plot makes this tolerable, but it’s a city that has been abandoned for years. It’s a bit disappointing, especially with the voice work. Both characters also disappeared and are never seen again. It’s easy to imagine why, but it’s all the more helpful to the idea that this is the beginning of a larger game.
Less plot, fewer words, shorter, more expensive.These are some of the same observations I made Wind Peaks, also from Actoon Studio. It’s a decent game, and so is Like No Other. The latter was twice as long and a few bucks cheaper, but Like No Other is a great genre game and one that reflects development experience. There is an advantage that
Much like Wind Peaks, Like No Other: The Legend Of The Twin Books is a family-friendly release that leaves you wanting more. I love the game (and the studio that created it) but seriously question the content for the price. I hope the sequel adds more good stuff, though.
