There’s no Raymond Chandler or Dashiell Hammet here.įor what it lacks in punch, some credit is due to its bilingual style. While Lissie’s happy-go-lucky contrast with Edward’s pompous attitude is a nice dynamic, the “old beans” and other era-specific sayings often sound disjointed sometimes, I wonder if Skye Bennett (Lissie's VA) was straining to express the odd turns-of-phrase. And for a supposed noir story? It’s a shame that I somewhat respect the latter without enjoying the former. What begins as a simple trip to find your sister becomes one of unearthing this secluded Norwegian town’s secrets, and some of your own.Īs with most narrative-heavy titles, the dialogue is one of the easiest ways for writers to both flex their collective wordsmithing and to understand each character’s personality. As thrillers tend to go, the story’s not that simple. Having received a dispatch concerning the whereabouts of Betty, his long-absent sister, Edward ventures to the pastoral hamlet of Graavik (pronounced “Grow-Vick”) to find her. Set during the 1920s, Draugen centers on naturalist Edward James Harden (nicknamed “Teddy”) and his accompanying ward, Lissie. And while this self-described “fjord noir” presents a few subtle tweaks to an overstuffed genre, an uneven narrative and enervating game design leaves this Norwegian thriller haunted by better examples on the market. Considering their storytelling heritage and technical prowess, it’s hardly surprising to see them tackle their own walking sim.
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Founded by Ragnar Tørnquist, with several Funcom developers following in tow, Red Thread set out on concluding the venerated Dreamfall series and creating their own independent projects. By Lee Mehr, posted on 16 March 2020 / 5,527 ViewsĪn idyllic town, breathtaking scenery, and buried secrets are found in Red Thread Games’ newest narrative adventure: Draugen.
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