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Another World – Trapped in another dimension...
Tested version: 1.0.9
Latest version: 1.1.1
Requires Android: from 2.1
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Summary
Ready to discover something new? You enjoy the thrill of danger (provided it’s only virtual danger, of course)? And you like something that challenges the old grey cells? Read on for our review of Another World, a game that promises to fulfil all three of the above mentioned criteria.
Features & Use
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Tested on: Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Android version: 4.1.2
Start Another World and a menu will appear before a backdrop picture of the game’s protagonist, standing on a cliff, arms outstretched to the wind. You can check out the credits here. The key icon at the bottom right reveals the high score, and there are three more buttons in middle of the display: The top one is to start a game, the one in the middle is for settings and the bottom one for accessing the Help feature.
Go to settings to regulate controls and the level of difficulty, as well as the resolution and graphics. The button at the top left is adjusting the volume.
There are two different options for controls: Touch and Digital pad, meaning you use either your fingers or the arrow buttons. You can duck, jump, step and – most importantly – run to the left and right. Controls are easy enough to pick up. For instance, if you’re using touch and tap on a lower corner, the character will step in that direction. Swipe upwards and the character jumps, down wards and he ducks. To get to the right, keep your finger pressed on the right side of the screen. To run, simply tap on the display twice, and tap again if you want to stop.
Weapons are also available and just as easy to use. For instance, to destroy a wall keep tapping in the corner until it’s blasted away. Use a shield whenever opponents are near (long press on a corner).
Check out the “Help” feature for more instructions on how to use the controls.
As for Another World’s story: A professor (a physicist, to be exact) is struck by lightning during a storm, and is transported into another world. The goal is to help him get back to his own world, and in order to do so you will have to master certain challenges. The progress you make is saved after each scene.
When you start off playing, select whether you’d like to see the game’s prequel narrative or not.
I have to admit that I was a bit confused by the game when I first started playing. I wasn’t quite sure what to do. You can start walking in two directions, and I wasn’t sure which one to take. It didn’t take long for me to find my bearings, however, and even master my first challenge.
What makes the game a standout for me is that it is richly diversified.
Bottom line:
Another World seems a bit complex at the beginning, but it soon turns into an enthralling gaming experience. The challenges are fun, especially because at times there seems to be more than one way of solving them, even if there is only one correct answer. If you’re like me, you’ll keep revisiting it until you’ve cracked the challenges, because once Another World has you in its grip it won’t let go!
Screen & Controls
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Another World purposelly looks a little dated, or rather like something from another game era. That said, it’s nice and sharp and easy to navigate.
You can change settings and access the “Help” option in mid-game. Speaking of the “Help” option—it’s a good thing it’s there, otherwise I would’ve been mighty lost on controls when I first started playing. Once I understood them, however, I found them easy to work with.
Speed & Stability
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Another World is fast and stabile. It didn’t crash at all during our test runs.
Price/Performance Ratio
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This game is definitely worth €1.99, especially for fans of retro-style games. Another World the kind of game that will get you to keep coming back for more, trying to beat your own high score, and it’s the kind of game that will really get you thinking. I always look forward to having time to plunge into the game and live the professor’s new stories.
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Market Comments
A Google User, May 4, 2013
Blast from the past Still ranks as one of the best games. Runs fine on Samsung Galaxy S3.
A Google User, Apr 30, 2013
Can't download data I just bought this cuz it brings back so many memories from my childhood ...but i can't download the additional data ...it says i'm not connected to the internet ..which i am...over wifi.1 star until that is fixed
A Google User, Apr 25, 2013
loved it First time playing it and I really had fun. Challenging, beautiful, and adventurous. Controls take time to get used to but its worth it.
A Google User, Apr 24, 2013
Classic retro on my phone & tablet! Simply awesome love this game and was most definitely hooked until I completed it... A must have game!
A Google User, Apr 23, 2013
Great, but buggy One of the most favourite games of my childhood. So it is even more painful to see such bugs. I cannot complete level 2 because the screen begins flickering and the game becomes slow as hell. Please fix the game so I can rate it with 5 stars. I'd really like to.
A Google User, Apr 17, 2013
Great All these people moaning about the controls .........? They're fine, take a little getting used to but thats it. Lets have a port of Flashback next please Dotemu !
A Google User, Apr 14, 2013
Back to the 90's Very nice! The same playing experience with better graphics.
A Google User, Apr 13, 2013
Nice port I've liked to replay this game on tablet. The controls are adopted well. Way easier to play it than the original dos version under Dosbox on tablet. Worth the price.
A Google User, Apr 13, 2013
Worst controls I have ever used This game has the all time worst controls. It is really hard to handle. The difficulty non normal is way too high. And it lags. A lot. Want a refund. Not happy. Waste of £1.99.
A Google User, Apr 11, 2013
Can't play it at all. Apparently, needs to download extra content then doesn't recognise the internet connection. Patch please.
A Google User, Apr 11, 2013
Great game & works great with sixaxis controller Never played the original PC game, but am really enjoying it. Definitely stands the test of time. Haven't used the touchscreen controls since the game works great with the sixaxis controller.
A Google User, Apr 10, 2013
The controls need improvement. The game is great but the controls are lacking and not very well explained. Otherwise it's a great game, I like being able to switch between classic and newer graphics while playing.
A Google User, Apr 10, 2013
Classic The controls take some getting used to, but a great game none the less
A Google User, Apr 9, 2013
Incredible difficulty Playing this without a controller seems to be incredibly difficult, even on normal mode. The game is an amazing port from a very old source, and the developer has done an amazing job on this game, however the difficulty level is much too steep for me to enjoy for more than a few minutes at a time, and I'm sure this game has no idea what a checkpoint is!
Had to uninstall , very disappointed :(:(:(