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• gamedeal user

  Jan 18, 2022

  I just love these 90's FMV games. I say we bring back this format of games for nostalgia's sake's. "At Dead of Night" is a recent one with a crazed hotel manager stalking you through the halls with a baseball bat, but we need more!
• gamedeal user

  Feb 28, 2022

  Typically extremely lazy Unity game. It's also completely broken on my machine, and none of the controls actually work - do not recommend if you have Windows 11. Also extremely annoying how it's *supposed* to be played, having looked at a guide, but can't ask for a refund or get technical help because Steam itself is broken. Dumb.
• gamedeal user

  Mar 1, 2022

  It's a good game it's like a movie but you help Eddie get out!!!!!
• gamedeal user

  May 9, 2022

  I wish there were more games like this, graphics are super realistic, the characters in the game look exactly like real people, animations look so natural, they most likely used mocap for that, imagine FNAF, then imagine if it was actually fun to play, this game is exactly that, If like me you are a fan of slapstick comedy and ham chances are you will love this game, you can't really watch the story because you need to catch the intruders, some events you just have to memorize the best moment to switch there and use the traps or watch the janitor, you will get game overs a lot at first, but trust me you get better at catching intruders and doing the key events, It is so much fun to catch people with booby traps, I feel like this game helped me understand fred from scooby doo better. Also I recommend using the third view option for the cameras and also make the notifications video, this will be really helpful in figuring out where you should be watching.
• gamedeal user

  Dec 13, 2018

  There's a spoiler or two at the bottom of this, so if you don't want any clues/hints, don't read past the "final thoughts" section Like most of you who probably care to read this, I'm a big fan of this one from the Sega CD/Saturn days. US player here - never played the Windows 95 version. I've played the game so often, I've memorized most of the trap patterns and try to get as many traps as I can in a full play-thru. I noticed events happen in a slightly different fashion in this iteration. I'm totally fine with that. It's a fresh take on something I'm already really familiar with. The video/audio isn't fully HD/stereo surround, but it's to be expected. The game was built from the master footage that was shot when the game was created in the early 90's. Compared to what the video footage looks like on Sega CD, the improvement here is off the charts in my book. Gameplay: I do find it odd that sometimes the same trap sequence happens twice in a row. In act 1, I trapped a guy at the window and then moments later I got the same sequence. Didn't he learn the first time? Also, I've ran into scenarios where the same person is in two places at once. While this isn't a big deal (kind of funny, actually), this wasn't as obvious on the older systems I don't think. In my experience playing thru the game, I have never had a problem getting all the code numbers in Act 1. I read someone say that 2 numbers happen at the same time and it's impossible to get both. That hasn't been my experience, and I downloaded and played the game shortly after it released. If that was an issue, it was identified/fixed within 2 hours of release. Bonus content: Now that I've unlocked the bonus content - here's the update. The bonus footage isn't great. It's just OK. I'm not going to knock them for it though because there's a good chance this is all they have to work with. Double Switch flew a bit under the radar I think. It definitely wasn't as controversial as NIght Trap, so I'm not surprised at all that there aren't any cast interviews or documentary type videos to put in there. What they do have are some deleted scenes and alternate takes from shooting. The bonus footage is also locked behind other goals such as "playing through the game without missing anyone in the lobby", etc. Bugs I've encountered: - In act 1, when you pause the game using a mouse, there isn't a way to quit. When you mouse over "quit" on the pause screen, it won't highlight...only "resume" works. Once you get to act 2, it works as expected. I haven't tried playing with a controller yet. - On my 1st two play-thru's, there was no audio for the final scene that leads into the ending/credits. I actually tweeted screaming villains to ask them about that. I had to exit the game once when I couldn't quit in Act 1, and on re-launch, I noticed that there was already a small update. On my next play-thru the audio worked just fine. Maybe this one has been fixed. - On a few occasions, the audio/video scene did some weird things, but it was very few and far between, and not a game breaker, for me at least. Achievements: Most of the achievements are to use a trap 25 times, 10 times, etc. I've noticed some inconsistency with that. Things I know I did 10 times didn't pop right away, but do eventually if you keep playing. The "trap lyle whenever you can" achievement also fired randomly when I didn't expect it to, unless I just didn't understand what it is they are asking me to do. Final thoughts: FMV's are a niche corner of the gaming world. I've found that most people either love them or hate them. Personally, I love them, and I'm completely happy with this release. Like FMV's, the small imperfections are what make them fun - cheesy acting, campy plot, tongue in cheek dialogue. There are a few bugs, but the game is 100% playable. Take it from someone that's already gone through the game several times. Spoilers below!! Unlocking the new traps: In the Sega CD/Saturn version, the traps unlock immediately as soon as Lyle turns the screwdriver. In this release, it's on a small delay. I'm used to getting the new trap and moving on immediately, so this was an adjustment for me. I failed Act 2 a handful of times getting used to waiting on the new traps to unlock. The scene after the credits - It just bums me out! ... but it's a very nice dedication scene to the actors from the game that are no longer with us . Nice touch.
• gamedeal user

  Dec 13, 2018

  [h1]Overview[/h1] [i]Double Switch[/i] originally came out in 1993 on the Sega CD, and it was one of many FMV games of the time. Night Trap, Sewer Shark, Fahrenheit 911, Ground Zero Texas, the list is endless. And, as far as I’m concerned, it was one of the better ones, which isn’t saying much to begin with anyway. You are an unnamed person who winds up gaining control of the security system of a very weird apartment building. You’re tasked by the manager, Eddie (played by Corey Haim) to find the code to the basement door, so that you can free him. You have to swap through various cameras, all of which point at different rooms, all of which are trapped, and capture the intruders trying to break in. While this happens, you need to watch scenes for dialogue as the story unfolds, save the tenants, and make sure you don’t accidentally trap someone you shouldn’t. The traps are all goofy and fairly unique, but they do get old fast. There’s only so many times you can make someone fall on a teeter totter or get punched by a goofy arm before they get repetitive, but that’s likely an issue of the game for its time: all live action, so a hefty budget, plus memory and space constraints of consoles. For the most part, the game stays true to its original copy. Video is grainy, and audio is very low def, but you can’t fault the game for that, as that’s how it was in 1993. It’s been touched up for the 25th anniversary release, and like Night Trap before it, you can choose to play as it was originally released, or a variety of filters (Mega (Sega CD), Saturn, PC, Modern). You can play with mouse (no keyboard required) or controller, and while the original game was obviously controller only, it plays much, much better with a mouse, as it’s easier to navigate. The audio is low quality, and the dialogue is campy, but again, it’s representative of its era for video games. Also due to its era, it predates fairly recent things like checkpoints, which adds to the difficulty: get 90% through an act and fail, and you’re restarting that act from the beginning. The pacing really does pick up in certain parts, requiring pretty much movements on your part. [h1]Pros[/h1] [list][*]True to its 1993 roots [*]Decent story for a game that’s FMV [*]Neat and fun traps [*]Little bit of strategy in deciding who to capture and who to let escape [*]Lots of replay value if you care about achievements [/list] [h1]Cons[/h1] [list][*]No replay value if achievements aren’t your thing [*]Very old school and very niche, does not have a large appeal [/list] [h1]Summary[/h1] Overall, [i]Double Switch[/i] is pretty much what you remember from the original (if you remember it), with some minor modern additions. I cannot give the graphics nor audio quality a pro or con, mainly because those two features can’t be compared against games of today, and they haven’t been changed from what they were (which is a good thing). I have heard people say there are lots of bugs, pacing issues and syncing issues, but in almost four hours and two complete playthroughs, I have not encountered anything of the sort. I’ve finished the game with the modern layout with 1.0 notifications, and the Mega layout with 2.0 notifications. I’ve only experienced one crash. This is not to say there are no bugs, just that I have not encountered anyway. If you like FMV games, you’ll probably enjoy [i]Double Switch[/i]. If you don’t, you won’t. If you’re unsure, it might be worth a play, as the price isn’t overly expensive for what’s on offer. For those who remember the time, it’s also interesting to see how some people acted back then who are no longer with us, such as Corey Haim and Taylor Negron. Also, Deborah Harry, the singer from Blondie, plays Elizabeth, and I just recently learned this with this release. I suppose in 1993, I didn’t put two and two together when I originally played. The more you know. [i]For more reviews and other fun stuff, check out my curator group:[/i] [b][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/27947845-CrazyCanuck-Gaming]https://store.steampowered.com/curator/27947845-CrazyCanuck-Gaming[/url][/b] [b][i](Double Switch was purchased directly through Steam. This review has not been paid for in any way.)[/i][/b]
• gamedeal user

  Dec 14, 2018

  Wow, was this a nostalgia trip! Have been having fun revisiting it with the higher quality video (I had this on Sega CD originally) I haven't encountered any game breaking bugs like some people seem to have. I was able to do a complete playthrough. You can tell however that this was a bit more slapped together than the Night Trap re-release was that was done by the same company. For example, there are typos all throughout the instructions pages. There is an In Memorium video at the end of the game that was quite sad to see. Other than Corey Haim, I hadn't realized so many people from this game have passed; most fairly young too. I can't comment on the bonus content as you need to complete the game with a grade of A to unlock it, which seems near impossible. Makes me think there probably isn't a ton of bonus content? The theater mode though is really nice; allows you to just watch each video clip in its entirety without worrying about trapping. This game was one of the best of it's type at the time, though the format itself has problems. It was quite a bit better than Night Trap (made by the same people) in terms of its production value and execution, it just slid under the radar in terms of popularity. (It didn't have any controversy fueling it) Side fact: It was directed by Mary Lambert who directed the original Pet Semetary video as well as several high profile music videos like Madonna's Like a Prayer. You can see a substantial rise in quality of the production value. Recomended for: Those who played the original and enjoyed it. Younger people who are curious about gaming history and wants to experience this odd little era of gaming; this is a very good example of it.
• gamedeal user

  Jan 10, 2019

  Nostalgia
• gamedeal user

  Jan 25, 2019

  On Win7 this game is an absolute BROKEN MESS. It is really a Fucking shame because I was godamn looking forward to this after playing the Sega CD version for years . I'm willing to bet the Android version works better, and if I got credit to own THAT version as well since I PURCHASED a game I thought was going to work with my system, I would totally play it on my shield and it would redeem this whole thing for me personally, no questions. Given THAT version does not play like THIS. I really want this game to be playable, and not just a messy tease that gives me Blue Balls. Throw me a copy of the Android version and I would not only erase this negative review, but likley write a positve one. I don't want my money back, just a game that works .
• gamedeal user

  Mar 7, 2019

  literally a game i can pick up for a quick 10-15 min gaming session and be completely fulfilled. few games sit in this pocket of entertainment, TRUE diamond in the ruff,