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Review of Kowloon's Gate on PlayStation

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Feb 1997
Cover image of Kowloon's Gate on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 28 Feb 1997
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Sony Music Entertainment
Publisher: Sony Music Entertainment

Introduction

Ah, Kowloon's Gate. This classic adventure game invites you into a world where reality and fantasy collide in the bustling, chaotic streets of the Kowloon Walled City. This game is like that one unkempt friend who everyone loves but you're never quite sure about. Full of quests and puzzles that are oftentimes more complex than a Rubik's Cube dipped in chocolate, Kowloon's Gate is a challenge that would make even Sherlock Holmes raise an eyebrow. Let's dive in.

Gameplay

At the center of Kowloon's Gate lies a plot thicker than your average three-day-old stew. You, the Super Feng Shui Practitioner (sounds like a career move for a hipster), must traverse the misty maze of the Kowloon Walled City to restore balance between two parallel worlds. Each quest is rife with riddles and bizarre encounters that require more than just a quick button mash to solve. You'll want to channel your inner detective, as picking the right dialogue choices can lead you to ancient secrets, or ruin your day-as in, 'this game just made me want to fling my controller out the window' kind of ruin. The interface might appear clunky-like trying to work a VHS player 30 years after it went extinct-but patience is your best friend. You also need some serious detective skills and a knack for patience because I guarantee you'll hit some dead ends more often than a lost tourist in an alleyway.

Graphics

The graphics of Kowloon's Gate are a delightful throwback to the '90s, boasting a retro aesthetic that's like a pixelated dream. The vibe is straight-up 'Hong Kong Gothic,' with visuals that scream, 'What even is reality?' It's an art style that hasn't aged perfectly; think of it as the beloved sweater you wore in high school that's a bit frayed but brings back fond memories. Expect a lot of vibrant colors mixed with shadowy alleyways, and don't forget that some textures look like they've been through some emotional trauma. Most importantly, the game's visuals perfectly echo its mysterious atmosphere, luring you deeper into its cinematic labyrinth where every corner holds a new surprise-or a new headache. Oh look, another unhelpful wall! I must say though, it's all part of the charm.

Conclusion

When all's said and done, Kowloon's Gate is an adventure worth experiencing-if you've got the time and patience to crack its many codes and puzzles. It might not be a game for the faint-hearted or those who prefer instant gratification, but for the brave hearts ready to embrace its intricacies, it will stay with you long after you've completed it. In the end, it's either a journey of enlightenment or one long, convoluted exercise in frustration-sort of like playing Monopoly with your family. So grab your virtual walking shoes, dust off your magnifying glass, and prepare for a hauntingly beautiful adventure through a world where every twist and turn will test both your logic and your resolve. Score: a solid 7.5 out of 10-mostly for the charm, but partly for all the crumby paths it makes you traverse.

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