Alice: Madness Returns

1. JabberwocksBane

   Aug 24, 2015

   10

   Amazing game
   the art and visuals are beautiful
   voice acting superb combat is fluid, enjoyable but can be challenging in a good way andAmazing game
   the art and visuals are beautiful
   voice acting superb
   combat is fluid, enjoyable but can be challenging in a good way and finishing enemies is immensely satisfying
   the story follows up after the end of the original game and offers more to the story of the Liddell house fire then we expected and overall it is a great experience
   there are lots of outfits and weapon skins that you can pick from so every playthrough is to your liking (you can change the weapon skins and outfits anytime in the main menu)
   This is one of the games that you need a physical copy of so one day after many years when you see it on your shelf you can pop it in and enjoy the nostalgia of this masterpiece… Expand

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2. Ravenwoods

   Jun 17, 2011

   10

   I loved the first Alice game so much. The idea was great but the game was far from flawless. I still clocked it though. Now, the new one comesI loved the first Alice game so much. The idea was great but the game was far from flawless. I still clocked it though. Now, the new one comes along and it is much, much better than the first game and yet somehow scored so low! I don't understand how it is worse than any other AAA game. Okay, maybe I do. It can get a bit repetitive sure, but that doesn't mean the game deserves 6! It easily deserves 8 out of 10 imo because of its amazing atmosphere, music, very good gfx, art style, nice dialogue, and reasonable action gameplay. I personally was expecting gameplay to be worse and as minimal as the first game but it actually surpassed my expectations. Though, I would like to be more puzzles like the first game. I am 3 hours or so into it and so far no serious or fun puzzles. But this game is a great action/platformer with art style that is unmatched. The amount of imagination put into this just is mind boggling and that is exactly what you expect from an Alice game. A bizarre world! Don't believe in the critics. Especially if you have played the first game and liked it.… Expand

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4. AeddGynvael

   Jun 15, 2011

   10

   If there's one thing I expected with the second game, it was not to be disappointed.
   And it delivered.
   It delivered oh so well. Where do IIf there's one thing I expected with the second game, it was not to be disappointed.
   And it delivered.
   It delivered oh so well.
   Where do I even begin?
   
   This new iteration of Alice appears to be bigger and better in every way.
   There is a plethora of collectibles, bonus objectives, the so-called "memories", etc., but none of them are boring or tedious to get.There is a huge variety of clothing for Alice as well.
   The intro cinematic is macabre, moody, dark, pulls you in the moment it starts and sets the mood perfectly.
   
   The music..Let's just say that while I was disappointed at first that Chris Vrenna is only doing one track for the new game, the new composer nails it perfectly and does a fantastic job. Most of the pieces are outstanding in their own, like the main theme, some of the battle music.They do a flawless job of enhancing the atmosphere without being intrusive.
   They're errie yet beautiful.They juggle your mood from sadness to hope.The style of music itself is somewhat different from the original game, but the QUALITY is in no way worse.
   
   The controls are fluid and require little getting used to, they just seem natural and aren't that hard to master.The camera is great, rotation is very helpful and the ability to go intro first person is a great touch.Alice's movements are great, her motion capture is very well done, her facial expressions are great.
   
   Mostly every NPc you encounter actually has something to say - not random gibberish, mind you.And Alice often responds.
   
   Which brings us to the next major strong point of the game - the vocie acting and dialogue.
   I'd lie through my teeth if I said I didn't expect both to be top-notch, but I was still very, very pleased with what they did.
   The dialogue is witty, doesn't feel forced, lines are often cryptic and metaphoric, they perfectly fit with the dark tone the game sets by shrouding a lot of what is said in mystery. The vocie acting..It's just perfect, I can't say much about that.There are fcew NPCs that aren't on par, but the ones who stand out the most are Alice and Dr. Bumby (for me, at least.)
   
   The game has a great variety of characters, all unique, all interesting, all with their separate personalities and you're often left wondering what are their real intentions.
   
   Combat has been flawless so far. I loved how McGee and his team preserved the core original style, but brought much innovation into the sequel's.Weapons are over-the-top, extremely fun to use and original.
   What I love even more is that fighting requires tactic - you can't win by just sitting and spamming one attack in one place. The game knows the player wants a challenge and rightfully delivers.
   Every weapon, naturally, has its own tactics, much like in the original game.
   
   The graphics, while not being exactly groundbreaking (but who said they have to be?) are quite something - Alice herself, the locations, enemies all look gorgeous and there is extreme attention to detail in a lot of departments. Of course, there are the occasional blurry textures absolutely every game has, but that is is no way adetriment to the enjoyment of how good the twisted, yet beautiful Wonderland and its inhabitants look.Alice in particular is quite detailed, her hair flows around very naturally while jumping/running and her movements are believable and more or less realistic. The game utilizes the Unreal engine and does a very good job at using its potential.
   
   The gameplay is everything I expected and much, much more.
   A platforming game in a gorgeous setting with detailed environments and interesting puzzles that seem to find the perfect balance - as in, they're not that hard to figure out, but the game won't spoonfeed you what to do, either. And I love that. And finally, the storyline.
   It's just fantastic.Deep, immersive, gritty, macabre, enchanting, depressing.
   It's flawlessly paced, flawlessly told and perfectly presented.
   Helping Alice overcome her sorrow, guilt and escape from the depths of her madness is something you truly take to heart if you let the world of the game suck you in (which it has no trouble doing.)
   In the spirit of keeping this spoiler-free, let's just say that the game offers everything the original did and much more, and does an even better job at doing it.
   
   Overall, this game is more or less a shining gem that every fan of platforming adventure, mingled with tactical combat needs to try out.
   It's beautiful, dark, thrilling, and a stunning journey to the depths of insanity.
   Perfect score for being a perfect game.… Expand

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5. Panica3643D

   Jun 17, 2018

   9

   Стильный и атмосферный платформер, который зацепил и остался надолго в памяти.

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6. aralath

   Aug 8, 2018

   8

   Decent game with lots of imagination. You will not be disappointed. Just play this.

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7. samstrummer90

   Mar 11, 2021

   7

   Alice Madness tiene la esencia de los juegos buenos de Play Station 1. Exploración, plataformas, puzzles ligeros, combate entretenido... TodoAlice Madness tiene la esencia de los juegos buenos de Play Station 1. Exploración, plataformas, puzzles ligeros, combate entretenido... Todo ello unido a un bonito apartado gráfico y visual y a que está doblado al español hacen que este juego se merezca un notable.… Expand

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8. georgio

   Jun 10, 2014

   0

   Why 0? Two words: mouse acceleration. I hate the thing and this game has to the worst. Quick flick across my pad barely makes my cursor moveWhy 0? Two words: mouse acceleration. I hate the thing and this game has to the worst. Quick flick across my pad barely makes my cursor move while slowly moving my mouse the same distance makes Alice do several 360ies.
   
   Now before I will continue - I spent significant time trying to find solution for this. I browsed forums, changed values in several config files to no avail. In the end running with Alice seems more like sailing a tanker even for the most basic of things like going around the corner. In some situations the movement caused borderline nausea.
   
   Now several reviewers bash controls but say you can get used to it. You know what? I don't want to get used to it. I played hundreds of games over the years and never felt a need for mouse acceleration. Other people say Alice is best played with controller where the acceleration seems more natural. What the hell? If I wanted to play with controller I would play console version for Christ sakes!
   
   So that is it. I believe all the people that the game and content is great. Unfortunately I simply cannot enjoy it because of decision by developers to slam their idea of how to play PC games down my throat. Only for me it literally makes me vomit. So be cautious before making the purchase. You have been warned.… Expand

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