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Not many games are worth shelling out hundreds of dollars for, but Snatcher really does make a compelling case for itself. An engaging blend of visual novel and point-and-click adventure game, Snatcher may initially seem like a mere Blade Runner rip-off but quickly reveals itself to be a wholly unique take on well-worn dystopian sci-fi tropes. Infused with a wry sense of humor, the game never takes itself too seriously and, in true Hideo Kojima fashion, often breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to the player. Snatcher is a rare example of a cult classic deserving of its reputation, a game that, even in 2019, somehow manages to surprise and avert expectations on a moment-by-moment basis. Snatcher demands a pretty penny but in this case, it may just be worth taking out that second mortgage for.Read full review
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Snatcher. A rare Konami game, and one I had been hunting for a while. I was not disappointed at all. This is one of those lost in time gaming gems, which most people have never heard of. It was designed by Hideo Kojima, the Metal Gear genius and has only been released in English on the Sega Mega CD. There are several versions in Japan, PC Engine, Saturn, PlayStation, but strangely Snatcher was not released in Japan on the Mega CD – only did it get released in the USA and UK on the Sega machine. So what is Snatcher about? It’s basically a point and click type adventure split up into three acts. The whole game revolves around reading, listening and investigating. There are a few shooting bits during the adventure, but nothing major to the gameplay. Snatcher is pretty much in the same basket as Broken Sword and Monkey Island, whereas you use simple menus to play through the game, talk, look, investigate, you get the idea. This may sound boring, but this is where you are wrong. Snatcher is one of those games you remember. It’s not long, about 9 hours length, but it is such a fantastic experience. The setting is very much like Blade Runner, very anime and cyberpunkish, filled with mystery and suspense. There is also a good deal of humour during the game, which makes for a very neat contrast from the gory scenes you will see in Snatcher. The story is nothing short of fantastic, filled with plot twists, which will definitely catch you out. If you have played either Metal Gear Solid 1 or 2, you will know what to expect from Kojima. Set in 2047, the whole story is based on Snatchers, what are they? Where did they come from? You play as Gillian Seed, an invesvestigator who is forced to work for JUNKER, hunting Snatchers. Snatchers are mysterious Terminator ripp-offs who 'Snatch' human identities and take them on. Who? What? Why? The story unfolds... The Mega CD version (or Sega CD for you Americans!) is probably the best and most complete version to play. It is the least cut in terms of gore, and has such great voice acting. The end to the game is very complete, as you get Act 3, which was never put into earlier Japanese versions of Snatcher. It is also the rarest version, making it one of the more expensive games you will play. I paid £60.00 for this game, in tip-top mint condition, and it was well worth every penny.Read full review
Is it expensive? Of course. If you're buying this gem, you don’t care. This is one of those low-print run games that you’ll be proud to own. It is a glimpse into the future of the great Hideo Kojima’s career. Amazing storytelling lies at the heart of this classic. You will never forget the experience.
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This game is. wow. This is the best text based video game I have ever played. This is to me the best sega cd game ever created and it is a Hideo Kojima masterpiece. I love this game and I have been playing it for almost 8 hours and I am only at the start of act 3. The only complaint I have about this game that it cost an arm and a leg but it is worth it, even though I spent $107 just to buy the game with the case and everything. So it is a must buy and is the best Hideo Kojima games of the 90s, with the exception of metal gear solid for playstation.
I've had this game since it came out the only English version known and it's awesome great story and is the Creator's fist of metal gear solid first game and is a classic.
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