Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

After 8 hours of play so far, I have gotten a lot more enjoyment out of this game than I did when reading the first three books of the series (which themselves probably took less than 8 hours to read). Where shall I begin describing this really fun game?

1. The characters themselves are realistically animated, and the Sunny animations are especially amusing, with the way that she bites things, squeals, does little dances, etc. I've smiled and laughed a lot just at how well the characters were represented.

2. Voices are very good, including the use of some of the major actors appearing in the upcoming film, although their use is not pervasive during normal game play.

3. The scenario is great fun - far more involving than the books so far! Playing the piano to break it apart and get it open was a real riot!!! The settings are creepy, with little roaches crawling about, and rats and spiders and such.

4. The game reaches the level of art!! Who did the soundtrack? The music is AWESOME and wondrous! After the dingy mansion of Count Olaf, there are episodes of light relief that fill the player with a sense of peace and wonder - the Library scene, Uncle Monty's House and Garden. The Garden with butterflies flapping by, grass blowing, wondrous music playing, and the Big Tree adventure with Klaus flying over the greenery, rivers, etc. finally made me see this video game as reaching a level of artistic accomplishment - like a good painting, to just get lost in and enjoy all the details and sensory input. Wow!

And at first I was concerned that I might get through the game too quickly. After 8 hours though and only being midway through, I know I'm getting my $40 worth, for I will surely play through the whole thing more than once just as one watches a favorite video or takes a hike along a favorite forest path. I calculate that at about $2 per hour, this game is giving a far better return than seeing the film in the theater when it comes out (although I plan to do that too). And that's not even counting the game's resale value afterward!

In addition, there are some special game features that tie in with the film - with players eventually awarded with film photos, information, A/V from and about the film...

One extra note to game players is that I don't think players will get a great deal of benefit from the BradyGuide to this game. That game guide is poorly mapped and far from comprehensive, while the instruction manual that comes in the game itself gives enough instruction and detail to allow players to start and proceed. Save yourself $15 by avoiding the BradyGuide, because a map you make yourself while playing will likely be far more useful. Halfway through the game so far, I only got about two useful tips from that guidebook, and I would have figured those clues out on my own anyway...

When my friend got this game he called me over and we quickly became immersed in the game.It has fantastic graphics and it feels like you're really living the books.The controls are easy to grasp though there is some added pressure when you're up against Count Olafs wicked henchmen.The voices are those from the film and each Baudelaire has there own special abilities.Violet has the Fruit Flinger,Klaus posseses the Brilliant Bopper,and Sunny has the Baby Booster.As you advance in this game you build more incredible inventions,each one increasing your abilities.This game has incredibly difficult challenges,some in the mind others physical.The game pays incredible attention to detail always allowing the gamer to feel like their really experiencing the adventure from Count Olafs dank and forboding mansion to the shadowy shores of Lake Lachrymose.

This game is well worth your money,always entertaining you no matter where you are.This is a great family game and I really think you and other people will really have an incredible experience with this game.

I got this game for Hanukahh and I loved it the moment I started playing. I've read all the books so far but alot of things that werent in the books were in the game whcich made it even more exciting.

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