Forsaken Lover
10-27-2014, 01:22 PM
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Given my preference for trying out games with a huge split between fandom and hatedom, I chose this as my first SH game. It was so long ago that this was actually the latest in the series and man oh man was the backlash against it palpable. People didn't have Homecoming or Shattered Memories to bitch about yet. Although, after playing SH3, I fail to see why the first three games are all held in such high esteem while 4 was singled out.
Putting it frankly, I think the premise was great. SH2 has a lot of what made people adore SH2 - it gets away from the Culty Magic Mumbojumbo and is far more focused on the psychological aspects. Oh sure there's still magic and The Order factors into the backstory but really, the game is about getting inside Walter Sullivan's head. I think that is largely the key to appreciating SH4 - you have to realize Henry is all but a Silent Protagonist. He's just our avatar to learn about Walter's past and motivations. I think it worked perfectly. Walter is one of my favorite SH characters.
But that's my thoughts to kick things off. How about you all, SH fans?
Given my preference for trying out games with a huge split between fandom and hatedom, I chose this as my first SH game. It was so long ago that this was actually the latest in the series and man oh man was the backlash against it palpable. People didn't have Homecoming or Shattered Memories to bitch about yet. Although, after playing SH3, I fail to see why the first three games are all held in such high esteem while 4 was singled out.
Putting it frankly, I think the premise was great. SH2 has a lot of what made people adore SH2 - it gets away from the Culty Magic Mumbojumbo and is far more focused on the psychological aspects. Oh sure there's still magic and The Order factors into the backstory but really, the game is about getting inside Walter Sullivan's head. I think that is largely the key to appreciating SH4 - you have to realize Henry is all but a Silent Protagonist. He's just our avatar to learn about Walter's past and motivations. I think it worked perfectly. Walter is one of my favorite SH characters.
But that's my thoughts to kick things off. How about you all, SH fans?