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Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes Collector's Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

Should you play it?

The gates to another world will open soon! You can stop the impending disaster, but to do so at all costs to return the stolen stamps! Vanessa is the only heiress of Abraham Van Helsinga, a member of the secret order of light guarding the peace of our world.

What works
  • Beautiful and detailed artwork
  • Varied and engaging puzzles
  • Interesting fantasy story
  • Bonus chapter and achievements
  • Helpful map with fast travel
Things to keep in mind
  • Linear and scripted gameplay
  • Some puzzles frustrating or illogical
  • Voice acting and cutscene animation weak
  • Abrupt and unresolved ending
  • No multiplayer or social features

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Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes Collector's Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Autonomy, Strategy, Experimenting, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Exploration, Competence.

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