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- Platform: Nintendo DS
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Last Window is a thrilling and challenging interactive novel packed with hidden mysteries which players must unravel one piece at a time. Just like a great book, players will not only need to hold the Nintendo DS vertically, they will find the ever-twisting storyline so captivating they’ll not want to put it down.
That, however, is where the similarities end – here you can actually influence how the story develops! Decisions you make throughout the game will alter Kyle’s journey and result in different outcomes in the storyline.
Every time the player completes a chapter of the in-game novel Last Window, this episode is adapted into text form to be read at anytime, meaning you not only get to enjoy the captivating gameplay, but a great novel at the same time! The novel also acts as a hint section, directing players to certain characters should they have missed a clue or conversation.
Set in Los Angeles in 1980, a year after the events in Hotel Dusk: Room 215, the story follows the investigation of Kyle Hyde, a former police officer, as he attempts to solve a mystery involving his father's murder and secretive past. Knowledge of Hotel Dusk: Room 215 is not essential for you to help Kyle crack the mystery behind Cape West, the former hotel which is now his apartment building.
With beautifully sketched, fully rendered 3D environments, plus easy-to-use touch screen controls for navigating environments and controlling characters, it is easy to lose yourself in this story. You won’t be prompted, but why not try using the Nintendo DS in-built microphone to solve some of the mysteries? Jazz fans will also be pleased hear that Kyle shares your passion – enjoy his favourite music on the Juke Box at any time you like.
While this game is packed with clues, this game will test the keenest puzzle solver. Think Professor Layton puzzle solving, immersed within a great and rich film noir-esque story... and make sure you look out for extra clues in your game packaging manual...
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Love film noir? Love mystery novels, but want influence over the plot? Get your detective head on for Last Window: The Secret of Cape West which launches exclusively on Nintendo DS family of consoles on 17th September 2010. Those familiar with Hotel Dusk: Room 215 on Nintendo DS will remember Kyle Hyde - the dark and mysterious character who now returns in Last Window: The Secret of Cape West for another quest to discover the truth.
Last Window is a thrilling and challenging interactive novel packed with hidden mysteries which players must unravel one piece at a time. Just like a great book, players will not only need to hold the Nintendo DS vertically, they will find the ever-twisting storyline so captivating they’ll not want to put it down.
That, however, is where the similarities end – here you can actually influence how the story develops! Decisions you make throughout the game will alter Kyle’s journey and result in different outcomes in the storyline.
Every time the player completes a chapter of the in-game novel Last Window, this episode is adapted into text form to be read at anytime, meaning you not only get to enjoy the captivating gameplay, but a great novel at the same time! The novel also acts as a hint section, directing players to certain characters should they have missed a clue or conversation.
Set in Los Angeles in 1980, a year after the events in Hotel Dusk: Room 215, the story follows the investigation of Kyle Hyde, a former police officer, as he attempts to solve a mystery involving his father's murder and secretive past. Knowledge of Hotel Dusk: Room 215 is not essential for you to help Kyle crack the mystery behind Cape West, the former hotel which is now his apartment building.
With beautifully sketched, fully rendered 3D environments, plus easy-to-use touch screen controls for navigating environments and controlling characters, it
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I have another code for the DS and the second part of the wii version which I also recommend.
I'm looking forward to seeing more games from this company as I haven't found one that I don't like yet.
You play Kyle Hyde, an ex detective who must solve the mysteries of the apartment building he's residing in. You meet other residents, each with their own suspicious quirks, you gather items to help solve puzzles, whether it's how to reach a certain object or examine photographs and letters.
The only bad points about this game is that it can sometimes be 'Game Over' for the most ridiculous reasons, a lot more often than the first game, but it's no worries because you can just retry and start from when you were before. Also, because I've already managed to finish this game makes me wish the makers could have made it last a bit longer, but it's still better than most games on the Nintendo DS.
To Summarise
+ Challenging mystery game where you skulk round an apartment building finding missing objects and solving puzzles, as well as uncovering the dark secrets of Hotel Cape West
+ Brilliant background music and Film Noir style animation
+ Around a dozen characters to interact with and interrogate, each with a unique personality
+ It's fun!
- You get 'Game Overs' for silly reasons. Not all the time though
- I wish it was longer, but only because it was so good
A top game for anyone who likes solving puzzles or general mystery games. A bit like the monkey island series but without the goofy humour. If you haven't played Hotel Dusk before either I seriously recommend that also.... Read more ›
Let's start with the good: The Last Window has a decent plot to keep you hooked at the chapters pass by. It's one of those stories where peripheral characters get drawn into the mystery at each turn, and every question answered throws up more.
However, that's about it. The exploration aspect is dated, and the mixture of plan view on the touchscreen and 3D view on the other is disorientating. You're essentially clunking around the map to find areas where the "examine" button lights up, in the hope you might find a clue. I don't remember this being so annoying with Hotel Dusk. Maybe it's just that time has passed, but this aspect hasn't improved?
While the plot is excellent, the delivery method is not. The Last Window is VERY linear, to the extent that characters will only appear if its their turn to contribute to the story. You'll never encounter one just hanging around, unless that's part of the next plot advance. Maybe that's for the best, as the dialogue is by far the most disappointing and infuriating aspect of the game. Your hero, Kyle Hyde, is not easy to play as. He's not an unlikeable protagonist, but it's difficult to understand any of his reactions to the other characters. He'll respond to a calm statement with anger or aggression, or to a gesture of friendship with coldness and sarcasm. That's not just his character, as the others do it too. The dialogue doesn't flow well, and it's impossible to judge a character's emotions as they just seem 'off'.... Read more ›
I love Kyle Hyde, probably the most handsome character ever. As soon as i started this game and entered Cape West i knew it was going to be amazing, i couldnt wait to meet all the new characters and they dont dissapoint. As i was going through it, there were points where i nearly went online for a walkthrough but i resisted and was determined to complete this one without help, but near the end i failed and had to get a little help, but it was hard!
The story is brilliant. And one of the coolest things is getting to play Billiards, i dont know why but it's quite addictive. Now i've finished the game, it has been added to the menu and every time i choose to play it, i'm playing against a different character each time. These games have a way of making you wish there was a place like Cape West/Hotel Dusk in real life. I cant really say anymore than other reviewers have already but it's so amazing, i hope they make another one because i cant get enough. If anyone has ever played Titanic, Adventure Out of Time on the PC, that is a similar style game and i really wish the makers of these games could convert that to DS because they would do an amazing job, and that is also an amazing game, just too old to play on modern PC's now.
These types of games however, are for people who do like to read, investigate... Read more
I have just completed this wonderful sequel to Hotel Dusk (another fantastic game from Cing) and it was every bit as good. Read more
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