I'm loving Dead Reefs....

and I don't even mind the controls! I was a little leery of this game, both because so many people had problems with it, and because I usually dislike third person games. To my surprise, I am really enjoying it! I did switch the controls around - using the number keys for look, inventory, talk, and action, and the arrow keys for movement. The story is interesting ,the graphics great, and the Johnny Depp look alike sure doesn't hurt!

I know I am in the (very teeny) minority , but I actually prefer keyboard controls in third person games. I think its easier to control the character!
(**ducks and runs**)

Good morning! I've started playing this game as well, and even though I've put it to the side for now (as I'm addicted to these 'casual games'!), I'm really enjoying the storyline.

Hi Sassafras

So good to hear someone actually likes this game - after all the negative stuff I've read

I haven't started it yet myself but I am looking forward to it .... regardless

Cheers.

Mad

Hi Sassafras,

I LOVED this game! Once you get used to the controls, its no big deal. The story and graphics are great. I hope they make sequels!

I am happy to hear I'm not alone! Can't wait to get off work so I can go home and play some more - I just left the grotto and now gotta find Edward!
Does anyone know the deal with the main character's look? even my 7 year old niece commented on how much he looked like Johnny Depp! Too close a resemblance to have been an accident I think!

I'm so happy you are having fun with it Sassafras! You're so right - the depth of story is something you don't see every day. As for Depp - er, Finvinerro, I don't know why but I hope they keep using him in more games!

I bought a new PC so I could run the game, then found out about the keyboard controls. Now wary of playing it as I loathe keyboard. Not too bad if the movement is arrows, will pluck up courage to change the settings.
Johnny Depp is a great incentive.

JennyP,

The game IS worth a try.

I have had a 'barren' few months when I have been too busy with other things to play games too much! - but at last recently got round to finishing Runaway 2 & at the mo really enjoying Beyond the Spirit's Eye which is excellent. Meanwhile I have accummulated a lot of new games - I have already been agonising over what I am going to play next but after everything I've read it's definitely got to be Dead Reefs - I now can't wait!!!

I bought this game when its first came out a couple of months back, but havn't got round to playing it yet.
Its encouraging to hear that quite a few people are enjoying it.

I am almost finished with it, I do like the storyline, it makes up for the keyboard controls. I am ok with keyboard, but always manage to get turned in the wrong direction. Having him back up would even help some. I didn't switch the controls, probably should have done so. Luckily I have a gamepad and am used to doing stuff with my left hand.

I was totally surprized ....This game was one of the BEST I played....

I didn't mind the keyboard controls...I love the game & story so much I took the time to take control of the keyboard options...

Great game

It's great to hear this, Sassafras. I have the game here but haven't played it yet. Thank you very much for the comments!