Deadly Premonition released yesterday, although if you weren't reading Destructoid, you wouldn't have known. The budget horror game launched with no fanfare, and I had to actually get my copy from under the counter at my local GameStop, because nobody thought to put it on the store shelf.
This, dear friends, is a crime.
Deadly Premonition is absolutely amazing, and to prove it, I present to you the greatest cutscene in videogame history. There is too much brilliance to list. The music, the contrived nature of the comedy, the facial expressions, the fact that the woman explains how a town clock works; just everything about it is perfect. Oh, and the sound on the video is not screwed up. The music actually is too loud, and that bit where the woman's voice is barely audible is part of the game. That's how fantastic this title is!
Our review will come as soon as it's been completed, but we kind of never want it to end.
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12:30 PM on 02.24.2010
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This game is too good for words.
Because it feels a bit like it might 'cult.'
did they seriously go from eating outside to eating inside. lOl
It's been a busy day. :-)
Nothing says whimsy more than an acoustic guitar, accompanied by whistling and a kazoo.
/fake
And did anyone else catch "It's only a flesh wound" I haven't seen such skills with slipping in references seen Harman Smith's "Tricks are for kids!" line in killer7
**MiniSpoilers**
The cutscene with the biscuits is by far a lot better than this though just with it's hilarity Thomas is the most hilarious character I've ever encountered since The German professor in Conker's. Or maybe Destroyman.
If the gameplay turns out even DECENT, this game could be a real collectors item for the campiness alone.
Also, I imagine you'll find it in bargain bins for $10 in a month.
I MUST KNOWWWWWWWWWW
don't know how many here are actually into this sort of thing, but i'm going to buy this as soon as i possibly can.
also, coffee
The gameplay is surprisingly competent. The camera's a little jank, but unlike Onechanbara, the game actually works how it should.
It's pretty much the ultimate budget game.
no UK release. this makes me sad.
For once I'am interested in a PS3 GAME!!! XD Thanks Jim! Seriouly tho, I hate when underrated games go underrated!
But for a some reason i feel a strange appeal by this!
Actually, no. You have no idea how genuinely entertaining I'm finding this game. Moreso than Heavy Rain.