#Thief simulator cloaking device update
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The past few months really flew by for me, so when I noticed that there were 99 reviews I figured that Volume deserved me to bump that number up even if I couldn't do the best job explaining myself. Hope my 2 cents helps you decide if it's for you. Everything else in Volume is a step up, so I think a story that works with that well is a story worth praising. I'd almost argue that it's more impressive this way than Bithell's magnificent writing in his first game. So for what it's worth, I still consider the story a huge positive. There are tiny bits of backstory that are told gradually and form more of a setting than a plot line, meanwhile the main characters' actions are explored without straining the focus away from the fantastic gameplay. Volume has an overarching tale, inspired by Robin Hood (how awesome is that?), of someone using simulators to inspire stealing. That's what I see as consistent between TWA and Volume, not that they are similar, but that they both have elements that fit well and balance out each other. It's nothing exceptional, but it's exciting and fits the game perfectly. Volume's gameplay is what drives the plot. With Volume, things are much more game-y, meaning they are arguably a little less artsy in the process, but I don't see that as a bad thing. But the thing is that Thomas's story was the drive of the gameplay in TWA. Now, since this is Mike Bithell's next project after finishing Thomas Was Alone, obviously there will be comparisons drawn. The voice actors did a phenomenal job, the soundtrack is sublime, and the premise really makes the most of artistic concepts along the way.

Volume is gorgeous to look at, listen to, and overall just take in. This expanded the checkpoint system to set up 3 'gamemodes' - differing at whether or not you could use checkpoints (and fixing the main complaints surrounding around being able to hit a checkpoint while running from a guard!) The whole top down perspective thing is cool, a virtual simulation basis is brought to life by a distinct art style and surprisingly subtle storytelling.

#Thief simulator cloaking device update

I haven't had any breakthrough ideas yet, but I did try it out at least :P In case you didn't know, this game had a pretty big update - again responding to the community and feedback - maybe a week after it released.

The level editor is available and relatively easy to use. Again though, there are plenty of examples of that not being the case, if you play levels made by players. One small complaint from me would be that eventually the tons of elements don't completely bring out the best in each other, and tend to get separated quite a bit in the level design. Of course, the game does get more complicated. It was quite the experience, finding the Bugle for the first time and having to use it in the refreshing situations that really utilize it. In case it isn't obvious, I'm a huge fan. The gameplay relies a lot on sound, using tools to distract enemies or get them to move, rather than taking them down.

#Thief simulator cloaking device full

Stealth elements contribute to some fantastic puzzles, both from Mike and also from the tons of talented geniuses that make full use of the level editor. First of all, it's got excellent gameplay that is expanded greatly due to the driven community content. Well, I'm sure I'm not going to be able to do this game justice, but with sales rolling around and me continuing to enjoy it, I felt the need Well, I'm sure I'm not going to be able to do this game justice, but with sales rolling around and me continuing to enjoy it, I felt the need to strongly recommend Volume.