WaxWorks

The Good
Well as I mentioned in my "Jaws of Cerberus" review, the combination of horror and roleplaying makes me a happy gamer. I noticed that there was a nice warning label on the box concerning in-game violence. I wonder if Accolade came under any fire concerning gore in their previous games? I was quite...surprised by some the graphic violence and levels of blood in "Elvira" but it seems to have doubled in waxworks!

The carnage in this game makes soldier of fortune look tame in comparison. Such original demises include: Being beaten to death to having your throat slit, to being crushed into a pulp and probably the worst, having your intestines torn out. Delightful. Probably the greatest feature of this release, are the environments you explore, they're all unique. From the damp foggy backstreets of Whitechapel through to the cryptic tunnels of an egyptian pyramid. I just hope you have the stomach for it.

The Bad
It's that darn maze thing again. I've never been a fan of step by step dungeon crawling, admittedly the tunnels are filled with interesting rooms which provide diversions before you feel like the walls are closing in, (almost a literal statement for one of the stages.) Also the sudden deaths can lead to you indulging in very colourful conversations with your moniter. The gore might hamper some of the more sensitive gamers, I see it as quite tounge in cheek, but others may not be so amused and finally I found it a bit short.

The Bottom Line
Another journey into terror from the masters of PC creepshows, Accolade. Brilliantly rendered visuals will haunt you long after your moniter has faded. If you enjoy blood in your horror and don't mind pace by pace roleplaying, give it a go. Just keep an open mind.