![]() If you’re more of a modern fan I’d say it’s more of a crapshoot, and honestly I’d be more inclined to simply go with one of those remastered but authentic originals rather than trying out a hybrid that’s an attempt to recapture that feel to some degree, but not a true old-school experience.From Charles Cecil, creator of the "Broken Sword" series and under the art direction of Dave Gibbons, the legendary comic book artist behind "Watchmen," comes "Beyond a Steel Sky," the long-awaited sequel. For people who revere the classics this is an odd amalgam of old and new that may be a thrill, sort of giving you a taste of both worlds at once. The sense of humor is also a bit more understated, reflecting the more traditional adventures that didn’t adhere to the LucasArts mode, and that’s fine if you’re looking for more of the sci-fi vibes but on the whole I think much of the dialogue and characters end up being on the bland side. ![]() If you’re more into the modern flow of things I’d say the pacing here, in particular, feels a bit on the slow to develop side, with a bit more time being wasted on average meandering and trying to determine what you need to do than the average contemporary adventure. ![]() Depending on your tastes this is a double-edged sword. Having never played the original, but certainly having played my fair share of old-school adventure titles, Beyond a Steel Sky definitely has Having never played the original, but certainly having played my fair share of old-school adventure titles, Beyond a Steel Sky definitely has an authentic feel consistent with the classic era but with some more modern trappings.
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