For most of the game, I was confused about a lot of things while still being completely intrigued. The story of this game is, in my opinion, its strongest aspect. So, does this game do those classics justice and bring you right back to the good old days? Let’s see… There has been some kind of catastrophe where there are hideous and distinctly bizarre creatures roaming around forming misshapen obstacles stopping you from reaching that goal. Here, you play as Kent Randall whom you really know nothing about except that he really wants to get to a radio tower that you see in the distance from where the game begins. ‘ Back in 1995‘ is a game very much inspired by, and in homage to, games of that “golden generation” and while it has its own unique story and setting, largely plays exactly the same as Silent Hill, an obvious favourite of developer Takaaki Ichijo, even if that was released a bit later in 1999. I may not have been around to experience the innovation and immediate reaction to classics such as Clock Tower (1995), Alone in the Dark (1992) or Resident Evil (1996), but I have caught up with them and can fully appreciate how shocking and special they were and still are. I was a mere 1-year-old pup in 1995, the year in which this game is set – seeking to elicit vivid and happy memories from the gamers old enough to remember.
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