[8.25/10] Madness returns with an excellent storyline, fun gameplay and an amazing soundtrack.

User Rating: 8 | Alice: Madness Returns X360
Alice Madness Returns is an Excellent Platformer with an Epic twisted Story.

-- Story -- 90/100 --
For those expecting a children's fable, you might be better looking elsewhere, as straight away it is clear that things are not as they should be. The second you meet a battered-looking Cheshire Cat and begin your quest to track down a strait-jacket laden Mad Hatter then it is clear that things are never quite what they seem. In fact the way the game plays on events in Alice's real world London and those of her shattered Wonderland is beautifully done, with characters in her fantasy land clearly inspired by shady characters from her life of terror and therapy. A long story that consist 6 chapters and can last over 10 hours.

-- Visuals -- 80/100 --
A superb and macabre landscape, populated by intriguing characters and a variety of bizarre imaginings. The cutscenes and London interludes are truly special as well, especially as the game rolls towards its conclusion. While the game engine itself is not superb the game design is definitely is a masterpiece at a times.

-- Audio -- 80/100 --
Great Voice acting but the real star is the eerie soundtrack that fits perfectly into the mood of each level. My Only problem with the sound that it is unbalanced and you do need to check your Audio configuration once a while.

-- Gameplay -- 80/100 --
A solid mix of platforming and puzzling is only let down slightly by the repetitive combat and lengthy opening areas. A brilliant foray into the world of Alice, told from an off-kilter perspective and full of clever references between the real world and the psyche of a damaged girl. Overall a real great job for a Platformer game, but dont expect Horror there are none.

-- Final Verdict -- 8.25/10 --
A wonderfully realised fantasy world that is equal parts entrancing and disturbing. The story is well realised and will keep you enamoured until the credits roll. There are a few niggles here but nothing to stop Alice: Madness Returns from being a wonderfully different slice of entertainment. Platformer fans, get it now!