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Classic Trilogy Competition - Sunken Arkhangelsk - The Compass of Destiny by DennyCroft

BlackWolfTR 10 10 10 10
DJ Full 9 10 10 10
JesseG 9 9 9 8
 
release date: 01-May-2024
# of downloads: 407

average rating: 9.50
review count: 3
 
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file size: 114.00 MB
file type: TR2
class: Ship
 


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Reviewer's comments
"Notes
  • Play time is approximate due to me failing to keep the statistics for the second level.
Neutral
  • These large levels are non-linear, which gives a great sense of exploration but can also be overwhelming at times and lead to a lot of backtracking. One thing that could help is preventing the player from exiting certain routes before finding the required item.
  • Given the underwater setting, there are some stretches that will really test Lara's breath capacity. Be prepared to use a medpack or two as she swims certain routes.
Liked
  • There are several puzzles, which I enjoyed. Most of them will have Lara find a clue written somewhere, and then the solution is usually straightforward from there. This is on top of the more standard fare of pushblock and floor pad puzzles.
  • Combat involves skeletons coming to life to gang up on Lara, and they are packing heat. I found enough weapons + ammo to deal with these. A healthy amount of harpoon ammo is available to deal with the hostile marine life.
  • There is some impressive set design here, especially in the third level where Lara explores a large, shattered cross-section of a sea craft.
Time: 2 hours 33 minutes* | Difficulty: Hard | Rating: 8.75/10" - JesseG (15-May-2024)
"Maybe the best submarine level. Complicated yet organized so you mostly know what you're missing and keep track. Two times I opened 80% of the map and couldn't find the last 20, so those moments could be clearer. Then after being ultra-realistic, it gave me a random puzzle I walked away from for 2 hours... And I do believe the South hint for the 18-valve puzzle is wrong. But even if stuck, the scenery invites to continue, and when I already made a step, it was mostly satisfying. I would apply more fade on draw distance, but you can do it from the options so leeeet's give a 10 for visuals. All along a demanding yet good level. Deeply recommended." - DJ Full (05-May-2024)
"Hands down to one of the best underwater levels. Denny has managed to create an awesome and atmospheric adventure in the depths of ocean. The game consists of three levels: one short intro and two long ones. It has everything in it: exploration, clever puzzles, fighting, traps, parkour, lots of swimming etc. This all makes up a very diverse and engaging gameplay. The second and third level as mentioned are very long and complex. There is a lot to do, a lot of going back and forth. It's easy to get lost (which obviously isn't a bad thing!). I personally love complex and big levels so this was a heaven to me. Though, the only complaint about the gameplay I have is the unclear hint to the valve wheel puzzle in the second level. It's confusing and should be in my opinion changed but it's of course up to the author. Design is briliant. High diversity of textures and objects , good work of ligthing, immersive and at times mysterious atmosphere. One thing I really love about this level is how everything is connected to one another and that there is a lot of foreshadowing. A very well thought out layout of the levels. All in all, Denny has made an outstanding job and I highly recommend this great level of Classic Trilogy Competition!" - BlackWolfTR (02-May-2024)