Very fun, puzzles are interesting, and the story is short but phenomenal.
The story was a little too short for my liking, I finished the game in just over an hour and thirty minutes. Also, the puzzles, while fun, could have been harder. But that is just this gamers personal opinion. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSMinimum: 1.7 GHz Proc...
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Published: 2007-10-10, Author: Sal , review by: gamespy.com
Unique concept; elegant puzzles; lots of humor; epic, unforgettable ending.
Only about three hours long at best.
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