Hook
| Developer: Ocean | Graphics: |
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| Publisher: Ocean | Sound: |
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| Year: 1992 | Difficulty: |
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| Genre: Adventure | Lastability: |
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| Number of players: 1 | Rating: |
6/10 | |
Tinkerbell has whisked you away to Neverland to rescue your children, kidnapped by your arch-nemesis, Captain Hook…
It’s the video game adaptation of the favourite film of an entire generation of kids. The one with Robin Williams as adult Peter Pan. You can easily spot a few scenes from the movie.
The presentation is polished; the interface is clear and intuitive, but I find the overall atmosphere a bit dull and generic. Maybe it’s missing the soundtrack of a Loom, or the humour of a Monkey Island, or maybe I’ve just gotten too old and jaded.
If it can spares you ten minutes of circular dialogue: when your character speaks, use the right-click to choose different replies. It’s the only way to end a conversation. I wish I’d known that ten minutes earlier! My attitude towards this game would’ve been a lot more charitable.
Finally, if you understand even a little English, I’d suggest skipping the lamentable French translation. I’d also advise against revisiting the movie…
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