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Review of Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Nov 2017
Cover image of Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 21 Nov 2017
Genre: Point-and-click Adventure
Developer: Fictiorama Studios
Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment

Introduction

In a world resembling a dystopian fever dream, 'Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today' presents a charmingly absurd point-and-click adventure. Imagine waking up in a post-apocalyptic world, and all you can think about is where you left your wallet. This game fully embraces the chaos of life after the end of civilization-kinda like my high school reunions but with fewer awkward conversations.

Gameplay

You step into the shoes of Michael, an amnesiac (the most popular condition in gaming) wandering amidst the wreckage of humanity. Your journey starts with you trying to untangle the mess of your mind while figuring out what is happening in this new world. The gameplay involves traversing through various locations, engaging in dialogues that may or may not make you question your life choices, and solving puzzles that might require a brain cell or two (or three if you're really unlucky). Expect to gather items like you're on a digital treasure hunt-smoking a lot more than you should and contemplating the deep philosophical implications of why you can't just give up and go play Candy Crush instead. As you click-and-drag your way through the game, you'll encounter 'The Dissolved,' a terminally sick group of people who have lost their relevance-essentially like ex-Internet influencers. While the story offers some pretty grim narratives, it's expertly laced with dark humor that will either make you laugh nervously or just stare blankly into the void-your choice.

Graphics

Visually, 'Dead Synchronicity' doesn't shy away from its artistic roots. The graphics are reminiscent of an expressionist painting gone wrong-which is kind of the entire point when you're trying to convey a sense of hopelessness. The art style unpredictably yanks you into its world, making you wonder if you've accidentally inhaled too much paint thinner. That said, if you're looking for splashes of color and happy clouds, you might realize that there are none-much like that time you tried to recreate a Pinterest craft. The animation is serviceable, capturing the morbid essence of its storyline quite well, but don't expect your fruit loops to come to life anytime soon.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Dead Synchronicity' is like that hyper-intelligent friend who insists that you engage in existential conversations over a bottle of cheap wine. It's quirky, dark, and will leave you with more questions than answers-much like your situation after you graduated. While the game might have had a shaky start with its underwhelming commercial performance, its unique storytelling and intriguing atmosphere make for a worthwhile experience. Grab a friend, a bottle, and brace yourself for an apocalyptic ride that you might just find hilariously unbearable. It's not perfect, but it's definitely entertaining, so if you're a glutton for gloomy tales, go ahead and check it out. Just don't blame me when it gets too real.

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