A Step In The Right Direction
If the "choose your own adventure" people had gotten into video games right away, this game would be so much better.
But the fact is, video games have come so far without going very far at all. While you can see the pretensious nature of the designers by just reading the booklet, you can also see where they are coming from. Too many games focus on bland action, as opposed to emotional response.
I happen to be a gamer of the ilk who really strives to find games that make me feel something.
The controls in this game are both intuitive and awkward, the graphics are both smooth and mediocre. the gameplay mechanics are both interesting and silly.
BUT, what makes this game is it's character. The story, the inovation, and the overall attempt to make something different.
Indigo prophecy is a shining example of the direction games should be going.