Lethe Flow Phoenix
The strength of Lethe Flow Phoenix its the excellent prose, which is highlighted in the many lengthy, non-interactive cut scenes that are very poetic and beautiful. Lethe Flow Phoenix recalls a later IF classic Sunset over Savannah, both in the strong writing and the focus on the protagonists internal conflictsyou will have to come to terms with your past in the game.
The puzzles in general are fair, I would say just about average for an IF. The game starts with a somewhat annoying find-something-to-eat-before-you-die puzzle, but it gets better from there. There are plenty of hints in the game, so even trial-and-error puzzles can be solved after a few tries. The game is a bit too short, but it most likely feels that way because I was so engrossed in the game that I played it through the first time. (Dan actually thought it was a bit too long for the 2-hour limit of the 1995 IF Competition, which was why he didnt enter the game that year). Although the ending leaves some loose ends unexplained, in the games context it was probably better than alternatives. Overall, if you like a short-to-medium, surrealistic/fantasy IF in which the prose flows eloquently and evocatively, Lethe Flow Phoenix is a must-have.
Average Rating: | 8.25 [8 votes] |
Genre: | Interactive Fiction |
Designer: | Dan Shiovitz |
Developer: | Freeware |
Publisher: | Freeware |
Year: | 1995 |
Software Copyright: | Dan Shiovitz |
Theme: | Myth & Legend |
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Related Links: | XYZZY News review , Review at IF-Review |
More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | TADS |
If you like this game, try: | Sunset Over Savannah, Metamorphoses, Tapestry |
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