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Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: macmac] #622873
05/18/10 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted By: macmac
I wonder if one of our UK based boomers could enlighten us as to where the activity in BM1 and BM2 is taking place. Is BM Castle/ willow creek in England or Scotland? I was thinking Scotland, just because of the name "Gordon". Yet the characters in Willow Creek seem to have Irish accents, and some sound like Yorkshire men. and Samuel seems to have a very (veddy) upper class English accent. Any thoughts?


A fictional town in England smile There is also a castle in Wales in Black Mirror 2 and a character from that castle with authentic welsh voice acting.

Yes, the name gordon is generally thought of as scottish origin, however I found a little info on it:

"Gordon Surname Origin

(Origin Scottish) Gurtduine, Gaelic, a fierce man; Gwrddyn, Welsh, a strong man; Cawrdyn, Welsh, a hero, a giant. Some have derived the Gordons from Gordinia, in Thessaly; others say they are descendants of the Gorduni mentioned by Cæsar in his Commentaries. The name appears to be local, and may be derived from a town in France of that name, in the Department of Lot. It signifies in Gaelic the round hill, or the hill that surrounds, from Gour, round, and dun, a hill or fort. "

Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: Merlin] #622875
05/18/10 05:47 PM
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Thanks Merlin, interesting information. Looking forward to BM2

Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: macmac] #622888
05/18/10 06:35 PM
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It's great. I just finished it today. Lovely graphics, very good voice acting. It's a good length game, some fun puzzles and interesting story. Hope you enjoy it. smile

Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: macmac] #622947
05/19/10 03:51 AM
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I'm really excited about this game. Will it be available in stores this month?


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Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: Kaki's Sister] #622963
05/19/10 05:52 AM
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As far as I know, it won't be on store shelves in the US anytime soon.

Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: Jenny100] #623135
05/19/10 04:34 PM
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Dave must have run out. I ordered on the 15th & no word on shipping yet.


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Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: PATSY] #623732
05/22/10 03:54 AM
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I ordered from Interact yesterday. Used paypal and received same day confirmation it had been sent.

Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: honeycomb] #624832
05/26/10 09:20 AM
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Just finished the game. An excellent, lengthy and gripping adventure. I actually preferred it to the first one (which I also loved). I highly recommend it!

Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: gatsbygirl] #624835
05/26/10 09:34 AM
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Thank you for the review. I scrolled right to the bottom, to check the grade!!! Was very pleased to see the A. Then I went back and read the review- I am looking forward to this game-- ya hoo-- thanks again Rushes.


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Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: Winfrey] #624957
05/26/10 08:57 PM
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I'm playing the game - now - and loving it !! bravo


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Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: Mad] #624964
05/26/10 09:23 PM
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I just finished the game and it is a game that you don't want to quit. Very satisfied with long length of the game. Everything about the game I give a A PLUS. Great voices for all the characters. Ending proves there will be a sequel in the making. rah

I don't understand why someone questioned who the killer was my ending explained it perfectly.

It has been a long time since I enjoyed a game this much. hearts

I am grateful for the walkthrough and also grateful for the skips in puzzles and the hotspots. I enjoyed this B.M. more than I did the original Black Mirror. yes

Although the price tag was high it is worth it in my opinion for those of you who wonder if it is worth it. Hope this review helps you make your decision. wave

Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: Sherryah] #625310
05/28/10 09:19 AM
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I totally agree, Sherryah. A+ for everything but the peculiar voice problems that had me straining to hear at times. I just switched on the text and kept going...couldn't stop playing!


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Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: traveler] #625908
05/30/10 03:44 PM
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I was hit with the voice problems at the start. It was basically the music drowning out the voices, particularly the female ones. In options I turned down the music and maximised the voice. I turned on subtitles for a while but found it distracting and unnecessary.

Enjoying the game - it starts slowly but the story is building nicely. I find the main character very well acted.

Re: Black Mirror II -- A Review by Rushes [Re: honeycomb] #627361
06/04/10 11:49 PM
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What a good review! Thanx for a job very well done!!!! praise




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