Random Thoughts: Penny Dreadfuls Sweeney Todd
Saturday, February 6, 2010 12:00 PM EST
Just got done playing Penny Dreadfuls Sweeney Todd last night and overall I am impressed. At first I didn't think I'd like it--I wasn't a big fan of the film and found the name and subject matter odd. Surprisingly it's a quality title and not tied to the movie in any way (though I did have to turn down the volume).
Many will find the game too short, but I thought it was perfect. My wife and I completed it in just under 4 hours, spreading it over two evenings. That's about all the time I'm willing to invest in a game. More than likely, once you beat the game you won't feel the need to play it again. But compared to other forms of media, specifically movies, the $6.99 price of admission is a bargain. Even better, when my nephews visit, they will have something to play (I just won't tell them what's in the meat pies).
FYI, Big Fish Games also provides a monthly punch card to its game club members. Buy any six games (including the $2.99 specials) and get one free. Check them out.
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Every now and then, I get these random pearls of wisdom that jump in my head, seemingly out of thin air. Rather than casting them aside, never to be seen again, I thought I'd publish a few here. I hope you find these insightful on your journey to becoming a better writer.