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Editor's
Note: The reviewer of this game works for the gaming company
that owns. IOW, he might be a bit biased.
What
the Game's All About
Modus
Operandi is a text based game. Don't let that fool you, it is highly
detailed and a very compelling experience. If you enjoy the
idea of playing the part of a sleuth, this game might be perfect for
you.
In MO,
you play someone who somehow seems constantly embroiled in the
latest criminal activities of the island of Morada (where most of MO
takes place). Whether you play a spy, a housewife, a delivery
boy, a detective, or ??? you will find yourself in a world of
intrigue and crime.
Your job
is to solve the mysteries that surround you. It might be as
simple as finding the location of a lost painting or involve you in
solving the mystery behind a series of slaying. Either way,
you must rely on your deductive abilities and your powers of
observation.
Modus
Operandi is unique in the world of online games. Where
medieval fantasy RPG's seem to be everywhere you'll find few true
mystery games and Modus Operandi is clearly the best of what's
currently out there. If you like mystery novels or the idea of
being in a modern world that's part Casablanca and part old gangland
Chicago, then you'll love MO.
The game
engine is all text but for text based games it's the most
sophisticated engine out there. You'll find much greater
variety and depth in this game than other text based MUD's.
For
Christians, this is an easy game to enjoy. There are some
gothic elements where mysterious spiritual forces are at work but
for the most part it's kept cleanly within the mystery genre...just
with a touch of the supernatural thriller. Because of this you
might encounter occultic elements but they'll be part of the
story-line and not central to your character's development.
Final
Score
Highlights: Unique
Mystery Game, ever growing and evolving world, constant improvements
to the mystery systems. The GameMasters are quite responsive to
player desires and needs.
Lowlights:
Sometimes it can get routine...find the clue, solve the mystery.
Recommendation:
Perfect for the mystery fan who wants to play the part of their
favorite character. Otherwise you might find it to be hard to
"get into." Except for some supernatural thriller
elements that sometimes involve occultic elements, the game is one
of the more Christian friendly you'll find. Too bad they
didn't have more in the way of churches and religious characters.
Christian
Sense (CS): 3 --
Not Christian but the setting is generally neutral and you can play
a Christian detective relatively easily.
Game
Engine (GE): 3
Game
Play (GP): 3.5
Overall:
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