Indigo Prophecy

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Sep 26, 2005
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  • Summary: (Also known as "Fahrenheit") New York, January 2009. For no apparent reason, ordinary people are killing total strangers in public places. Although there is no link between the murderers, they all seem to respect exactly the same ritual and pattern. Lucas Kane becomes another of these(Also known as "Fahrenheit") New York, January 2009. For no apparent reason, ordinary people are killing total strangers in public places. Although there is no link between the murderers, they all seem to respect exactly the same ritual and pattern. Lucas Kane becomes another of these murderers when he kills a stranger in the men's room of a restaurant. Haunted by strange visions, he must keep one step ahead of the police to find out what is happening to him. Inspector Carla Valenti and her teammate agent Tyler Miles are in charge of the investigation. A series of disturbing clues projects them into a world they had never even dreamed of. Meanwhile, the early onset of winter paralyses Manhattan in an unbearable fury of cold and snow. Each day the temperature drops, as a coat of brilliant white snow is drawn over the dark streets of New York. One thing is sure : The final countdown has already begun. Indigo Prophecy creates a new breed of interactive entertainment, merging cinema and interactivity. A spectacular real-time 3D adventure with state-of-the-art camera direction and multi-path scenario. Play different protagonists in this epic quest and make the story progress depending on YOUR decisions. Control different characters in an awe-inspiring paranormal thriller, discern the dark secrets behind mysterious serial killings, understand why the city is brought to a standstill by snow and dropping temperatures, Play the hunter and the fugitive : explore, interact, fight and confront by all means dark forces during your journey. After Indigo Prophecy, the world just can't be the same place again. [Quantic Dream]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 47
  3. Negative: 1 out of 47
  1. Times Online
    100
    A completely engrossing game, designed for the patience of adult players, that will stand up to an almost infinite number of sessions. It’s a technically marvellous achievement by David Cage.
  2. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    90
    A truly extraordinary game, and easily one of this year’s landmark titles. Evocative, unique, original, atmospheric and gripping – most contemporary releases struggle to lay claim to just one of Fahrenheit’s strengths.
  3. Pelaaja (Finland)
    90
    Fahrenheit heralds the renaissance in adventure games. The puzzles are logical and use common sense. The cinematic feeling, excellent voice acting, gripping action sequences and excellent audiovisual elements complement the tightly woven plot. The story and scene’s change according to the players choices and actions, which has often been talked about, but rarely implemented as well as in Fahrenheit. The game proves that adventure games are not dead, they just needed to find a way to adjust. [Sept 2005, p.52]
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  4. PSX Extreme
    85
    A good game and I feel that it is worth the money. It could use a lot of brushing up in certain areas, but considering its characters, dialogue, and sense of atmosphere, Quantic Dream has delivered a game ultimately worthy of the genre.
  5. Gamers' Temple
    84
    One of the creepiest and unsettling games to come along in a while. Play it alone at night with the lights off and enjoy the creepy ride.
  6. 1UP
    80
    If it was a book you'd call it "a real page-turner"; it can be nigh-impossible at points to put down. When all is said and done, as the credits roll across the screen, you'll remember the poignant moments as part of the story, not the actions you took that caused them to be played out.
  7. Game Revolution
    33
    Despite its cinematic aspirations and genuinely unique approach, Indigo Prophecy is little more than a short adventure that relies too heavily on the same, bad mini-game when it should be mixing up the contextually-controlled goodness like a dyslexic DJ.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 35
  3. Negative: 7 out of 35
  1. PhillipH.
    Oct 28, 2005
    10
    The game was great the most fun I have had in a long time I just rented it but I'm already thinking of buying it
  2. RomaM.
    May 24, 2006
    10
    the best game ever!buy it now,brilliant game,brilliant characters and breathtaking story!and to those people who putted rating for this game the best game ever!buy it now,brilliant game,brilliant characters and breathtaking story!and to those people who putted rating for this game less then 5,you must be little kids which only play first person shooters and want some action,this game is about the story,how you put the story together.get it now as this is the most amazing game ever!… Expand
  4. JoseA.
    Apr 18, 2007
    10
    OK, I played this Game about 2 years ago & I must say aside from Shadow of the Colossus this was the most unforgettable experience in video OK, I played this Game about 2 years ago & I must say aside from Shadow of the Colossus this was the most unforgettable experience in video game history. Yeah, I'm saying this 2 years later! It's never left my memory.… Expand
  5. JimmyD.
    Oct 19, 2005
    9
    This is the most intelligent game to come along in a long time...something different is not for everyone but anyone who enjoys a good CSI This is the most intelligent game to come along in a long time...something different is not for everyone but anyone who enjoys a good CSI episode and wishes to play as All characters is going to have a treat in store for them..You actually get to think, to choose how and who you would like to do what. A combination of Silent Hill / Myst type game play with a different style of action options (think Dance Dance Revolution). ONe of the most unique games to come along in some time. Highly recommended for gamers with open minds.… Expand
  6. Believeme
    Oct 9, 2005
    8
    I think a score of 8 is perfect for this game. it has flaws, and some exellent aspects. i'll get the flaws out of the way first. it is aI think a score of 8 is perfect for this game. it has flaws, and some exellent aspects. i'll get the flaws out of the way first. it is a little cut-sceney (i know, sorry) but that's only really a problem if u are the type of gamer who is stu[pidly impatient and cares not for plot. also the action is conducted via a qte style analogue tap that works in a fairly similar way to shenmue. graphics are alright, functional but not flamboyant in any way, and finally, controls are a little awkward cos u stick to walls a bit. all these can be overlooked tho and never really pose a huge issue or really mess up gameplay. camera is ok, ignore the people who say it's terrible cos u control it urself. good points-very good story altho it does get rather fantastical at the end, which is unexpected. cut scenes are very well done. mature and not patronising or stupid in any way. not just bang bang end game or any pointless crap. puzzles are pretty good, never frustrating. choice of events does have an impact that is easily noticable unlike in many games. pretty funny at times. screw it just buy it and sit with it and treat it more like a film and u'll probably love it. if not, go back to pong for endless hours of pure interaction and entertainment.… Expand
  7. JamesDrawsThngs
    Jul 27, 2020
    6
    Indigo Prophecy is really, really dumb...and I love it. David Cage has always been known for his interactive dramas, especially for HeavyIndigo Prophecy is really, really dumb...and I love it. David Cage has always been known for his interactive dramas, especially for Heavy Rain, but some people often forget that this little nugget of insanity exists. You really shouldn't, because this game is an absolute beast of an experience. Oh, as a game, it is not very good at all. It does a really poor job of explaining things, much of its mechanics are frustrating, and the story is bonkers. However, I still highly recommend IP because of how ridiculous and stupid it all is.

    The game starts with our dry as toast protagonist Lucas Kane getting possessed by an unknown figure and murders some random guy in a bathroom diner. Now Lucas needs to uncover the mystery of what happened, all the while avoiding the pursuit of detectives Carla and Tyler. The game's story starts out simple enough, but very quickly does it take a massive turn to being remarkably stupid. Granted, all of Cage's games have stupid moments, but here it is the most egregious. There's supernatural powers, conspiracies, Matrix garbage, forced romance, world ending stakes, the whole shebang. Often it will even rip-off whatever movie Cage watched that week, from the Matrix to Silence of the Lambs. It's almost comical considering how it's executed. While I will give praise to the game for being pretty impressive looking for its time, the motion capture and facial expressions make all the moments of seriousness or intense action look so damn goofy. Add to that the fact that some of the characters are some form of over-the-top stereotype (especially Tyler). I dare not spoil too much about the story as it's something you just have to experience for yourself. Needless to say, I damn near died of laughter multiple times.

    Well, is the game itself worth sitting through just to get to all the juicy story bits? That depends on your tolerance for jank. If you are familiar with Cage's other "Film Games", it's pretty similar in concept here. You'll take control of multiple characters, interacting with your environment and partake in the occasional QTE that plays out like a game of Simon. It's pretty basic in theory, but the game often introduces new mechanics that are either frustrating, poorly explained, or both. One of the most prominent mechanics is your state of mind. Depending on what choices you make or what you interact with in your environment, your "depression meter" (for lack of a better word), either goes up or down. It acts like a glorified health bar. If it gets down to zero, it's a game over. The problem? The game never explains what will raise or lower that bar. Pick up a photo? Instantly depressed. Politely refuse someone wanting to swing by your place? Sadness. Yawning? Existence is meaningless. You have to know ahead of time what will raise your depression, otherwise you could be in a scenario where you will just die quickly without realizing it. Other problematic mechanics include balancing, adjusting your breathing, and the worst stealth mechanics I have ever played. Make no mistake, IP is not a good game to play. I would not blame anyone for wanting to put the game down after the first couple of hours. However, if you got a few friends over and some drinks, I promise you it will be well worth it.

    Out of all the games David Cage has directed, this is easily the worst for a multitude of reasons (some of which is due to rushed production). That said, I still want people to play this game. It is so worth seeing fresh new reactions, especially those unfamiliar with Cage's work. I'm aware that some people legitimately enjoy this game, including it's story, and I'm happy that got that much out of it. For my money, though, It's one of the dumbest, most glorious games I have ever experienced.    … Expand
  8. Melanie
    Sep 25, 2005
    0
    This game is really bad. Very boring and all around annoying. If you like to awkwardly walk around a screen and wait for an icon to pop up This game is really bad. Very boring and all around annoying. If you like to awkwardly walk around a screen and wait for an icon to pop up before you move the right analog stick in a specified direction then this is the perfect game for you.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#26 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#20 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005