Runaway 2: The Dream of the Turtle

INTRODUCTION

Well, my fellow gamers, today I have a very special treat for you. The game that I am about to talk about comes from a very special and rare genre. Some of you may have never heard of it while others may have already forgotten all about it. Usually, when a game from this genre is released, it floods certain gamers with warm and nostalgic memories. What I mean is, ehmmm, well, it is a game that ehhhhh, well – it is an adventure game! There, I said it!

What do you mean you never heard of it? I guess you just forgot it existed…It was THE genre two decades ago, you can take my word for it!

In a more serious tone, an adventure game is by definition a game that puts the storyline in the center and you can expect a very fascinating and interesting plot when approaching a game from this genre. It usually features one main hero, rarely two or more and you can usually find his character to be quite appealing. In order to make progress, you’ll have to utilize objects you will find scattered around the environments that the game offers. Sometimes speaking to people and steering the conversation to the right direction will make the story progress as well. You will rarely encounter action sequences in adventure games, that is not what it’s about. Adventure game will try to challenge you intellectually and also, test your patience. Usually you’ll see your hero from third person angle on pre-rendered 2D backgrounds.

The soundtrack is usually peaceful, relaxing and changes in certain portions of the game, according to the situation. Voice acting is very important in adventures and is usually of high quality.

The game that I am going to talk about today pretty much does all I mentioned above, and does it pretty good!

SPECIFICATIONS

Source Information

Published By:   Focus Home Interactive
Developed By:   Péndulo Studios, S.L.
Genre:   Adventure
Release Date:   November 17th, 2006 (March 2007 in USA)
Official Website: Primary Website

System Specs

Minimum:

• Operating System:  Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
• Processor:   Pentium™ III 500
• RAM:   128 MB RAM
• Hard Drive Space:   8GB
• Video Card:  DirectX™ 9 compatible with a resolution of 1024x768 and 16/24 bits colors
• Sound Card:   DirectX™ 9 compatible
• Optical Drive(s):   DVD-ROM drive
• Input Device(s):   Mouse & keyboard

As Tested:

• AMD 3000+ @ 1.8Ghz
• 2GB RAM
• 7800GT 256mb
• 80GB HD
• Windows XP

  
  
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