Runaway: A Twist of Fate

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Release Date: November 18, 2009

Adventure, Point-and-click, Singleplayer

The third part of the adventure trilogy by the development team of Spanish Pendulo Studios. Players have the opportunity to learn about the end of the story of the main characters - Brian and Gina. The game is based on the proven point'n'click mechanics. However, the creators took care of a few new elements, including a useful system of hints, which help in solving puzzles.

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The most famous adventure game's couple is back in this new Runaway episode called A Twist of Fate!

Runaway: A Twist of Fate is developed by Pendulo studio. It will end Brian Basco and Gina Timmings' adventures that captivated over a million players worldwide. A Twist of Fate is darker than the previous adventures, yet it remains loaded with an omnipresent humor and is still based on a production worth a grand 2D animation film.

For the first time in Runaway history, you have the control of Brian but also of his girlfriend, Gina! Following the story line of the previous episode, A Twist of Fate is also an independent new adventure that players who have never played Runaway before will fully enjoy.

Runaway: A Twist of Fate has visually improved thanks to a new graphic engine. The game now has high resolution backgrounds, more detailed and expressive characters, and more realistic animations... The interface has also been improved and offers an inventory allowing you to check each item from every angle possible. You will also find an ingenious hint system that will guide you throughout difficult situations without giving away the solution to the puzzles.

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Of course, both the particular visual style and the omnipresent humour that appealed to the players have been retained in order to make A Twist of Fate a rich episode, full of novelties and unexpected turns yet still faithful to the Runaway spirit.

Runaway « A Twist of Fate » is scheduled to be released in the fourth quarter of 2009 on PC and Nintendo DS™.

Features:

- A rich scenario, hilarious humor, and stellar realization make Runaway: A Twist of Fate a great adventure game.

- Runaway saga grand finale!

- Visit nearly one hundred exceptionally visual sets with unequalled detail.

- Dozens of charismatic 3D characters perfectly integrated in the 2D sets.

- An improved engine for better sound and visual quality.

- Different levels of difficulty and a new, fully interactive help system to adapt itself to all players, both novice and experienced.

Platforms:

PC Windows November 18, 2009

Nintendo DS May 7, 2010

Apple iOS March 27, 2013

Developer: Pendulo Studios

Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Focus Home Interactive

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Game Series

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Runaway Game Series

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Runaway: A Twist of Fate Video Game:

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Pentium 4 1.7 GHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card 256 MB, 8 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7.

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Game Ratings for Runaway: A Twist of Fate Video Game.

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All Reviews: Very Positive (436)

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The main pros of the game

Improved Storytelling and Character Development: The game provides a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, with a well-structured plot that ties up loose ends from previous installments. The characters, particularly Brian and Gina, are better developed and more relatable.
Enhanced Gameplay Mechanics: Introduction of a hint system and a hotspot feature that highlights interactive objects, reducing frustration from pixel hunting.
Visual and Audio Quality: The graphics are significantly improved, with beautiful hand-drawn backgrounds and smooth animations. The voice acting is generally praised, although some users noted changes in voice actors.
Humor and Self-Awareness: The game features witty dialogue and humorous moments, including self-referential jokes about the previous games and the adventure genre.
Accessibility: Players can enjoy the game without prior knowledge of the previous titles, as it provides necessary background information.

The main cons of the game

Shorter Playtime: Many players felt that the game was shorter than its predecessors, leading to a feeling of it being less substantial.
Vague Puzzles: Some puzzles were criticized for being obscure or relying on illogical solutions, which could lead to frustration.
Technical Issues: There were reports of bugs, crashes, and issues with save files, especially when running on modern systems or with multiple monitors.
Voice Actor Changes: The change in voice actors for main characters was jarring for some players, leading to a disconnect from the characters they had come to know in previous games.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Character Consistency: Some players missed familiar characters from previous games who were not included in this installment, which detracted from the continuity of the story.
Complexity in Puzzles: While some appreciated the simplified puzzles, others felt that the game lost some of the challenge and depth that made the earlier installments engaging.
Localization Issues: There were complaints regarding the French subtitles having encoding problems, which affected the readability of certain characters.

Summary

Overall, Runaway: A Twist of Fate is seen as a significant improvement over its predecessors, with a more polished presentation and engaging story, while still retaining some of the quirks and humor that fans of the series have come to love.

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