Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace vs L.A. Noire
Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace
Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace is a story-driven, party-based adventure RPG complete with unique gridless turn-based combat, and a creepy Lovecraftian theme. In this game, you get to control a ragtag team of investigators with varying experiences and talents. The goal here is to track down the mysterious cultists who are involved in the murder of Professor Tillinghast during what seems to be a sacrificial ritual. Will you be able to find out what’s really going on and who’s to blame for the murder?As someone who has not played the board game version of Arkham Horror before, this turn-based adventure RPG is a pretty great introduction. I absolutely love the horror-themed storytelling here and the voice acting is simply brilliant. Since I’m an avid fan of turn-based RPGs, the gridless gameplay here is unique enough to help it stand out. That said, the game is unfortunately marred by several glitches, especially the annoying camera glitch which can only be fixed by reloading a previous checkpoint.
So, to sum up, Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace may not be triple-A level, but it’s a solidly fun game in spite of its bugs and is still worth the purchase.
L.A. Noire
L.A. Noire is a crime thriller game that allows you to play as a Cole Phelps, an LAPD detective who was in charge of a string of arson attacks, gory homicides and other conspiracies that are running rampant, tearing up the city left and right. Being a detective, you'll need to look for clues, hunt down suspects and interrogate witnessses. You'll also find yourself in various difficult situations as you play and every decision you make will affect the storyline somewhat.With a gripping plot that you can actually interact with and a host of characters that are incredibly realistic and relatable, L.A. Noire is a noir-themed game that will keep you at the very edge of your seat. The realism in this game is simply astounding. If you enjoy a good crime thriller, this is definitely the game to play.