- Publisher: On Deck Interactive
- Release Date: Jan 22, 2001
- Summary: The Ward has some good puzzles and some interesting points in its story, but these moments only punctuate a very bland game.
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- Developer: Fragile Bits
- Genre(s): Adventure, General, General
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 14
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Mixed: 9 out of 14
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Negative: 3 out of 14
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A great storyline and and impressive interface make for a great game.
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In the end, Dementium: The Ward is a cohesive game with the sum of all of its parts adding up to a frightening whole.
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More dialogue or commentary from your character as you experiment would go a long way to nudging people in the right direction.
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It’s this emphasis on storytelling that eventually spells the demise for this title. The story just doesn’t flow consistently throughout the game.
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Full of promise, with a textured plot premise and unorthodox, and at times, stunning visuals. But the sub-par execution of the confusing backstory and lethargic gameplay, confounded by the limited viewing perspective, sinks this release right from the outset.
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The Ward was obviously inspired by LucasArts' classic "The Dig" and Inscape's underrated "Drowned God," only it's nowhere as good or as innovative as either title.
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Simply isn't interesting enough to merit sticking it out that long.