Others say...

"Prepare to be drawn in"
Wow. You know, there aren't many games that can give me the chills more than a year after I play them. There also aren't many games that I set out to buy with an intent to replay them. Fahrenheit, or Indigo Prophecy for those in the States, is one of them.

You have to realise what kind of game this is. It's a heavily story-driven game, with many traditional gameplay elements missing. There are microgames within the game, accomplishing which is necessary for you to advance, but they're elementary. You have to remember which two directional buttons to press a la DDR, or you have to press the left-right buttons repeatedly as fast as you can, or you have to move your mouse to the left or the right to select the correct dialogue. That's it. So if it's necessary for you to control all the aspects of your character, then this game may not be for you; but if you like to be submerged in a supernatural story, read on!

The story, actually, is quite amazing. Quantic Dream effectively proved themselves for me with their first game, Omikron: The Nomad Soul; and I was pleasantly surprised that they were responsible for this creation. You follow the daily life of Lucas Kane right after he commits a murder in a way that he can't explain in an incredibly well-made introduction sequence to the game. From then on, he descends into depression, while concurrently he realises and remembers more and more things about himself and his latent abilities.

At the same time, you follow two detectives who investigate the murder case, getting increasingly close to the identity of the killer, until... a grand finale.

At times it was incredibly hard to decide whether to help Lucas or the detectives. You immediately sympathise with Lucas since you know he's done nothing wrong, but at the same time you start liking Carla and Tyler and try to help them out. In an intricate gameplay you manage to balance both groups, but it'll continue making you feel like you're somehow betraying the secrets that you're not supposed to share.

The only flaw of the game is that the ending feels rushed. It has a very deus ex machina resolution, and you're left wondering why exactly the plot veered into that direction.

Nonetheless, the rest of the game is executed superbly; the moods are set immediately; the storyline is gripping; and it's really hard not to play it all the way through.

"terrible game with no point"
this has to be one of the worst games ive ever played. there is freedom to move around, but everything else follows a close script. there is no real shooting in the game which makes it far from the shooter catagory it was listed in. the story itself is hard to follow and not very great. dont waste your money. go buy frogger instead, it might be more of a challenge

"Need to get out of the library"
Hi I am a new gammer thanks to my son...I am having a great time with my first game Indigo Prophecy...but I cannot get out of the library. There is something I am doing wrong and not sure what it is...I choose he books and none seem the be the one the Asian book keeper is looking for. Can anyone help me with this. My email is wokkawoman@hotmail.com..Thanks....

"WOW!!!!!!!!!"
Oh, yeah, I LOVE this game. From the very first scene to the very last, this was one fast and fun ride. I'm the type of laid back player that prefers games like Nancy Drew or Syberia, but I have played a few action games on the PC. The biggest drawback to PC Action games is the control interface, which is why I shy away from them. It's very difficult to make the complex controls normally seen in console games for the keyboard/mouse. There are a few games that come to mind that have successfully done this, and Indigo Prophecy is definitely one of them.

This game has a fantastic story line, a fantastic story arc, and superb game play. This game plays more like an interactive movie. I could easily suspend my disbelief and become the characters. The action scenes were so well done that I wanted to play it over again just to watch my character. Just the opening scenes had my heart racing and I was in absolute shock that the beginning of a game could draw me in that fast and be so darn good.

I think this is the first game I've ever played that wasn't frustrating at some point. I was never stuck wondering what I was supposed to do next or aggravated because I couldn't get something to work. Even if things didn't go smoothly for my character (ie. I made a mistake), the game still progressed. There are so many decisions, and each one affects the progress and outcome of the game, you can play it over and over again.

After some practice, the controls will become second nature. I recommend practicing with the game drone before playing until they become easy. Don't worry about memorizing what you need to push and when, the game very helpfully prompts you throughout. Just practice doing the actions until they are smooth.

If you like point & click adventures, go ahead and get this one. It's different from what you are used to, but the interaction is so seamless and enjoyable that you'll be left wondering why all adventure games can't be like this one.


"Great Game--Hard To Play"
The game is totally engrossing, and lots of scary fun. Don't mess around with the M rating--they mean it!! The only problem is that it's basically a series of manual dexterity and speed tests. That part is Not Fun. You control the character with the arrow keys, which makes for real trouble navigating sometimes. You interact with objects by looking at these bizarro icons on your screen and moving your mouse in the direction they indicate. Often the clock is running as you sit there staring at them wondering what on earth the game designers were smoking. Dialog is handled the same way. Action sequences are done Dance Dance Revolution style.

The 16 year old in the house loved this game. I, old fart that I am, find it frustrating but still great fun. My big complaint is that I can't focus on what I care about--I sometimes miss what is happening and what characters are saying because I have to concentrate on the dexterity games. That's more than annoying--it detracts from the game. I play because I like the story. Causing me to miss out on the story, even a little bit, is not a plus. Fortunately the rest of the game makes up for it.

One last note--the end of this game makes no sense at all. It's fun anyway.