This game appeared to be wonderful when we received the demo in a computer magazine, and we felt as if we "had to" buy the game.
The basic scenario is as follows:
You are a commander of a NATO force sent to a secluded area to find the missing members of Team 1. Once you arrive you basically run into a nightmare and have to fight your way to the end.
Once the game was released we were first in the store to throw down our $30.00 and get the game. Upon opening, all that was included in the box was a CD, with the instructions included in the cover.
The game installed easily on both Windows 95 and Windows 98 Second Edition, however upon playing, the Windows 98 system required modification
for the game to work. New drivers had to be located for the video card (Creative Labs Graphics Blaster RivaTNT) and even then, certain effects did not appear correctly.
The gameplay and plot, although lacking a replay value, does have a lot of potential. The major problem is that many, if not all of the "monsters" are always in the same spots (no random encounters) and the puzzles you have to solve to complete the game are on a 3rd grade level. In all honesty, someone with a level head who has been playing computer role playing games for a while could beat the game in about 8 hours, then be left with a coaster, because, as stated, the replay value is zero.
It appears that lately Monolith has been putting "dead" endings into all of their games. The ending of Odium was terrible, and of course, screamed sequel. The ending of Septerra Core, another game by Monolith, also ends in the same way. In both games the endings cut totally into the storyline and leave you with the "hanging" feeling. The company should have given a few more minutes of gameplay, then left off with a video describing the consequences of the actions and perhaps a lead in for a sequel. (along the lines of Diablo, Fallout, Fallout 2)
This game was given 1 point above worst for graphic quality.
It is highly recommended not to waste your money on this game. Try Septerra Core instead.
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