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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, Jun 11, 2013
Old school flavor is back! I remember playing this game on my Sega Genesis until my fingers bled. Yes, the game had been reproduced 100%, including the frustrating controls; for those of you complaining about the controls, take solace on the fact that the game was just as difficult then as it is now.
A Google User, Jun 11, 2013
Great game!!! Took me awhile but I finally got through it. Waiting for part 2???.... Great work here!! Oh and no issue with controls once you get used to the layout. Atleast not for me.
A Google User, Jun 10, 2013
Perfect remake, loved every minute of it Not sure why others are complaining about the controls.. the only minor issue I had was that the 'up' and 'down' controls seemed to be hard to activate at times. Once I got used to where to touch, it was fine. (Didn't try the touch controls as I prefer on-screen dpads for this type of game.) Very faithful remake, and I found myself remembering most of the 'puzzles' from playing this 20 years ago. Only got stuck twice, both 'duhhh' moments! Well worth the money and do persist with the controls.. it's meant to be hard... it's a game from when games were actually challenging and didn't hand everything to you on a silver platter. Thanks Dotemu!
A Google User, Jun 1, 2013
Amazing game reborn This classic plays great on mobile devices. Those saying the controls ruin the game must not have played it on pc or console. It has never been an easy game in terms of control and the delayed response is part of the challenge. Touch controls work perfectly. Absolutely worth $2.50
A Google User, Jun 1, 2013
Awsome. Absolutely outstanding Didnt know this was an app, couldnt wait to download
A Google User, May 26, 2013
Quality retro game Great game. Controls need to be bigger though. Quite fiddly on a phone, maybe better suited to a tablet.
A Google User, May 25, 2013
Visionary yet infuriating Though the gameplay style is unique and the visuals are interesting, the game controls are so tiringly poor that the central challenge of the game becomes, "Will my character realize that I'm trying to get him to jump over the chasm or will he make a jumping motion as he plummets off the ill-defined edge?". Also, the old favorite of non-scrolling games: "of course my character couldn't see it - he was facing it but it was off-screen." Really?
A Google User, May 24, 2013
Wonderful Re Experience this wonderful game from the 90s all over again.
A Google User, May 23, 2013
Gust better pixels This game is a old game for the Amiga 500 and now it is a remake so it is really exiting and the game is really cool.
A Google User, May 18, 2013
Still awesome The game is still as good as 22 years ago but the touch controls make it even harder.
A Google User, May 18, 2013
Exciting nostalgia Remember this game confusing me and frustrating me as a kid. Now that I'm older its absolutly stunning and a reminder of how far storytelling and gameplay has come.
A Google User, May 12, 2013
Eeech Sorry folks, but I absolutely hated it. No soul. Couldn't relate at all. Perhaps I ought to have asked for my money back -- but on the other hand, it's really a matter of taste.
A Google User, May 12, 2013
Controls make game unplayable! Great animation, sound effects, and clever level design RUINED by controls that only respond 20%. In a game where a false move can lead to instant death do not waste your money.
A Google User, May 11, 2013
Frustrating I remember being frustrated by this game as a kid but I heard that the difficulty was scaled down so I made the purchase. I don't know whether I love or hate this game as it's making me want to tear out my hair. If you're put off by difficult games, stay away from this one.
A Google User, May 4, 2013
Blast from the past Still ranks as one of the best games. Runs fine on Samsung Galaxy S3.