Common Sense Media Review
By Mark Raby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Action game with retro graphics has captivating story.
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Why Age 12+?
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Gemini Rue
What's It About?
In GEMINI RUE, the story is arguably more important than the graphics or even the actual gameplay mechanics. The story is set in the future, sometime in the 2200s, when mankind has colonized planets throughout the galaxy. In one planetary system, a criminal syndicate has risen to power and it is up to players to take down the syndicate and restore peace to the universe. The story is presented both in cutscenes in between gameplay and in dynamic dialogue exchanges that happen during game, which helps pull players into the experience and become a part of the story.
Is It Any Good?
Gemini Rue's target audience is most likely players that are in their 20s and beyond, since they will be most able to appreciate the vintage graphical style. The game plays very similar to computer games from over a decade ago, which is not necessarily a bad thing. In that era of PC games, the story was more important than anything else, and a captivating, unique, and compelling storyline was able to pull players in more than a badly written HD video game of today. This game manages to capture the same level of intrigue as video games of the past. And that appeal is universal to anyone who appreciates a good sci-fi story.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in this game. Is the violence necessary?
Is there ever a situation where you can justify being the "bad guy"?
Game Details
- Platform : Windows
- Subjects : Language & Reading : following directions , reading comprehension , using supporting evidence
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : analyzing evidence , deduction , solving puzzles
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- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Wadjet Eye Games
- Release date : February 24, 2011
- Genre : Adventure
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : June 20, 2022
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