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graphic adventure game
Runaway: A Twist of Fate
By Pendulo Studios, S.L., released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- Nintendo DS
What it is
Runaway: A Twist of Fate is a graphic adventure developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Focus Entertainment. The story follows Gina as she tries to find Brian and challenge conflicting accounts of where he is and what happened to him. Players work through a mystery-filled adventure with humor, suspense and more than 200 puzzles and mysteries. The game features nearly one hundred visual sets, with 3D characters placed in 2D environments. Different difficulty levels and an interactive help system are included for players with different levels of experience. The Steam version is listed as single-player and supports Remote Play on Phone and Tablet, along with Family Sharing. It is available on Windows; other listed platforms include Nintendo DS. The listed release dates are 2009 and April 21, 2011. Its Metacritic score is 79.
What players like, and what they don't
- More than 200 puzzles and mysteries.
- Includes different difficulty levels.
- Interactive help system is available.
- Nearly one hundred visual sets.
- Steam listing is single-player only.
- Remote Play is listed for Phone and Tablet.
- Windows is the only Steam platform listed.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player graphic adventure with puzzles, a character-driven mystery and adjustable difficulty. The interactive help system is aimed at both novice and experienced players.
Runaway: A Twist of Fate centers its adventure on Gina’s search for Brian, supported by puzzles, humor and suspense. Its difficulty choices and help system offer options for different experience levels.
