This game hardly could make FPS fan to fall in love with adventure genre, but lovers of a good story will be thrilled
There is one more experiment in addition to a live 3D. Frogwares' approach to puzzles is not purely classical- it's more like a simulation of real investigation where you really have to search for clues. And that means that sometimes you are ending up with not knowing what to do next. Well, sometimes that's annoying, but I do appreciate such a serious approach.
Story-wise it's a real thrill. Actually, it is so good that it keeps me playing despite some clueless situations and tons of unfinished high end games on my HDD. Do you remember the times when you were reading "The Hound of the Baskervilles" for the first time? So The Awakened has the same atmosphere and impact. It's just much more bloody and a little more mysterious.
Another point that I appreciate a lot is re-created London. While in-game The City could be more populated and noisy, it's still so recognizable. I actually believe that the developers took photos of actual London (the central part didn't change anyway) and rebuilt it for The Awakened.
The final verdict is: if you are not into adventure games, don't buy it, because it will not amaze you neither with gameplay nor with graphics (that are still very enjoyable). And those who love a good story, immerse atmosphere and interesting locations, will not be disappointed.