Baroque is unique in concept but lacking in fun. That idea that you have to die in order to put the pieces of your life together is interesting and could work, but you still have to give the player a sense of direction and accomplishment. At the very least, running around the world and engaging in combat should be fun -- here, it isn't.
There are plenty of people out there who don't know what to do with their own lives. IGN doubt very many would want that lack of motivation recreated in their games. Unless you consider yourself a hardcore roguelike adventurer, Baroque will prove more convoluted than refreshing.
Presentation - 5.0
Graphics - 5.5
Sound - 6.5
Gameplay - 5.0
Lasting Appeal - 5.0
Overall -
Digitally Downloaded writes: "So for this week’s Friday Ten we’re going to look at ten of the more obscure titles that were released on the PlayStation 2 that we believe deserve a second run. Because the PlayStation 2’s library is just so massive, this list isn’t every classic niche game, of course!"
You console gamers are hypocrites. Who cares about resolution? It's all about the gameplay, amrite.
Bow down before the master race.
Why not just allow us to insert PS2 discs Sony? You have a working emulator in the firmware just as Xbox One yet they allow disc. Upscaling.....what a cash grab.
I desperately want all of the Tony Hawk, Burnout and SSX games. I would also love Destroy All Humans 1 & 2, The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man 2, Ultimate Spider-Man, The Simpsons: Hit & Run, Mashed: Fully Loaded and Downhill: Domination!!!
I hope Sony is actually able to do this kind of stuff, because if not, I'm honestly going to be very disappointed. And if they can't really tackle niche games that a lot of people loved, then what's the point? I was very happy they put up Bully and Manhunt last week though. Lets hope they can keep it going!
Also, I live in Ireland and they really need a category with all of the PS2 games in it. It's a bit messy.
Digitally Downloaded writes: "hat device that so many "hardcore" gamers claim is incapable of playing serious games has developed a massive library of incredible experiences, both new and retro. And this week we're going to list ten games that demonstrate why any RPG fan owes it to themselves to pick up one."
Digitally Downloaded writes "Baroque is one of the least well known games that keeps getting remade, I'll wager. This exact title which is now an iOS download was originally a Sega Saturn and PlayStation 2 game, and then ported to the Nintendo Wii. "