Runaway 2: The dream of the turtle

Hello boomers

I just finished Runaway 2 and thought I 'd give you my opinion.I believe it's the best game of 2006 (although I haven't played The Awakened yet)and the funniest in years.Very smart,long funny dialogues and a lot of characters who of course don't lack the vagary of Runaway 1 's characters.The plot starts with Gina and Brian who are now together in Hawai and want to take a trip to Mala islands.That is where the surprises start so I won't reveal anything in case I spoil it for you.
The game has some wonderful graphics.Many locations to explore and the opportunity to enjoy both winter and summer.As for the video-sequences they 're real eye candy.I even replayed some parts of the game to watch the videos again..The plot has many twists and it had me hooked to the end which by the way was a bit of a let-down and a treat together however I 'll let you find out why I 'm saying this.
Runaway 2 is a point-and-click 3rd person-view adventure game like its predecessor.The puzzles in the game are inventory and dialogue based.Only a couple of safe-opening puzzles exist.You mostly gain clues from the characters you interact with and then try to come up with something by combining items in your inventory or the environment surrounding you.I didn't find the game very difficult although sometimes I was stuck because of the pixel-hunting mainly.(but thanks to gameboomers hints thread I could finally move on).One just needs to get into the game and then things run smoothly.However if you didn't like the first one because of its gaming style I wouldn't recommend this one because it has exactly the same style.Although it's ten times better if we refer to graphics,plot,location,characters and humor.
You 'll also meet some characters from Runaway 1.The box contained a manual really well designed and fun to read.I loved the fact that it contained ''instructions'' to people who are novices to the genre.
To sum up, a set of unique characters, incredible visuals and graphics,fun to solve puzzles and most importantly a very hooking and twisty plot make a game worth the waiting of 3 years and definetely worth buying!
That's all for now I hope I shed some light on what's this game about. And sorry if I'm scratching wounds of those that can't get the game yet.No grudge,eh?


P.S. I know that the structure of the text and the line of what I'm writing are a bit messy but I laways had that problem in English.

Have fun,

Smaro

Hey adventurelover -- thanks for posting this excellent review!

It makes the waiting game harder than ever -- will my copy never arrive?

I agree. I am still playing runaway 2, I believe I am close to finishing, though (I am at chapter 6). This game is funny, challenging, with interesting characters and I also enjoy the graphics.
The only complaint I have is that I have encountered a bug that I can't get around and I am unable to continue - when in the treasure room I keep getting a windows freezing and crashing error which shuts down the game. I am hopeful that I will be able to continue and I am really anxious to do so.
Again, I would concur with Smaro that this game is the best of 2006.
Margie

Margiesam -- that's wonderful that you're enjoying it!

Have you posted your problem in the Glitches forum? They are experts at helping with that kind of problem.

Oh niceeeeeeeeeee

Can't wait to get my hands on this one.

Thanks adventurelover

Just finished the game as well

Must agree with adventurelover on most of the things.
There is one thing, though, that was driving me crazy all through the game: the extreme simpleness (is that a word? ) of the puzzles.

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Like the time at the begining of the game, where you had to retrive something from a hard - to- reach- place, so all you had to do is click on the item, and Brian just goes "Oh, I can't reach it! I better go and brake of a long stick, and use it to get the thing!"
Did the game developers think the gamers suffer from a complete lack of common sence? Just give me a branch to break with a hotspot on it, and I'll be sure find what to do with it!

For another example, I spent 2 hours is search of something to use as a slingshot bullet, checking out every pixel on every screen, when all I had to do, is use the slingshot on the hotspot, and he just bends over and picks up a totally inactive rock from the ground!
That was just frustrating!
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Anyway, I just wanted to say, that the puzzles are more suittable for beginning players or the ones, who enjoys thir game flowent, without spending too much time on puzzle solving.

Hope I didn't spoil it to much for you. Have fun playing, for it IS a fun game!

Thanks Rina. It's always interesting to see how our members feel about a game.

I'm looking forward to starting this one.

Hi adventurelover

Well done !! And thanks for giving us a review

"that the puzzles are more suittable for beginning players or the ones, who enjoys thir game flowent, without spending too much time on puzzle solving"

That won't bother me one bit, as long as the story is good and the interface friendly. Sometimes I NEED a game where I'm not going insane every time I try to get through a puzzle

Cheers.

Mad

The story IS good and the interface is very intuitive and clear.
p.s. you might want to see how many references to other games and movies you can spot in the game. I thought it was hilarious!

Hi

I'm really looking forward to it and have it on pre-order but I don't think it's about to hit the UK just yet

Just got it and haven't installed yet but I, for one, am glad to hear about the puzzles. I simply hate them. The games themselves are a puzzle so I could never understand the reasoning behind putting a another puzzle within a puzzle.

Hi Gary, so I'm guessing the story is more important to you than the puzzles?

Hi

My Runaway II arrived and I'm playing it and I think it is just great

I very much enjoyed the first Runaway but this second one is massively improved and a sure fire winner as far as I'm concerned

Cheers.

Mad

Mad, glad your game is there and you are having fun with it. It is a good time.

Hi

Well I just finished the game and really, REALLY enjoyed it - except for the ....






I certainly wasn't expecting that !!

Shades of Simon II

Even though I think I've heard that Runaway III is underway ?? Or is that all a dream .... and NO .... not a Turtle dream

Cheers.

Mad

That was a shocker for me too, Mad, but I'm ok with it.

Hi looney4labs

Thank you for modernising my "Spoiler"

I've had a go myself now ....



And I too am alright with the ending now - since I got a grip on myself

Cheers.

Mad

There you go, Mad!

Guess I'm alone here. I didn't care for the game. Especially not for the $40 I paid for the import version. I really enjoyed the first Runaway, so maybe my expectations were too high for this one.

Part of the problem was the puzzles. I expected them to improve from the first game, not go the other way. Not that all of them were bad, but there were a few that really put me off. To be more specific,



My other problem with the game was actually worse. I didn't think the characters were nearly as likable as in the first game. I can't explain that without spoilers to give examples



And then there's this

YES ...I Have Played it....

Wonderful,Delightful,Remarkable,Superb,Great Game

I need not Say anymore

Jenny100, I really liked the game, but I'm sure I came to the game with a different set of expectations than you did.

I have not played any of the Broken Sword series and only part of the first Runaway game.

Yes I had high expectations for the game. I also want certain things out of a game, and if I don't like the playable character I find it difficult to enjoy the game.

Hi Jenny100




Cheers.

Mad

I agree Mad..



Oh Well....But I did enjoy it Immensely

Hi looney4labs

Thank you SO much for dealing with my dreadful "spoiler-ish" post

I must learn how to use that facility and then remember to use it !!

Cheers.

Mad

Mad, not a problem. I love playing with that spoiler tag. We love to hear from you

Thanks also L4L

Your a Dear...

Darleen, happy to lend a hand

I wish I could have seen their faces.




Amazing to think of it now.

Hi Jenny100

I definitely should have scouted round for a "Brother" myself then !! I was almost hairless after that gaming experience
[I persevered and played all the timed bits right up until the graphic glitches just got so bad I couldn't carry on .... But I didn't enjoy them. So a "lose, lose" situation all told ]

At the time of Simon II, the folks at AdventureSoft were very nice. I would get put through to a developer who would discuss the game with me and give me a tip if I was stuck. It was wonderful

But the only responses to my complaints about the were sardonic chuckles

Cheers.

Mad

Mad, those nimble figured males are very handy at times

Hi looney4labs

I used to have nimble fingers - I was a pianist for years and years !!

But somehow the message from my brain to my fingers just seems to get waylaid these days

[Must be too much of the good life, eh ?? All these lovely games luring me into the murky, depths of BAAGISTIC over indulgence .... ]

Yeah !! Bring 'em on

Cheers.

Mad

I'm glad to have read all of this wonderful feedback. I do love the different takes on a game. It makes the world go 'round, you know? One of the main reasons I have not purchased 'Runaway 2' or the newest 'Broken Sword' games is because I have heard the conversation trees are incessant. For me, conversation in any game is great when it enhances the gaming experiences and is necessary for the game to move forward. Then there are games that use conversation to simply lengthen a game. Not for me...

Darlene, I haven't played any of the Broken Sword games (but I will).

There is a lot of conversation in Runaway 2, but I enjoyed them as they were funny. It is amazing all the different gaming preferences we have, isn't it

I too just received my new Runaway 2 today! Based on everything posted here I can't wait to load it up and get playing. I need a break from Dreamfall...Vinnie has been kicking my butt for the last 4 hours...so it's on to Runaway 2.

Thanks to all who share!

Deelberger, have a great time