Enclave (PC) (2003)

Overview: Enclave is an action RPG with two available campaigns: Light and Dark.



20150417:
I never realized that going to prison and then becoming the hero was a popular video game trope. Prior to Enclave, I encountered this trope in Resident Evil Zero (2002), Path of Exile (2013), Dark Souls (2012), and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011).

Setup:
Difficult: Medium (other options are Easy and Hard)
Campaign: Light Campaign (as opposed to Dark Campaign)


First Impression:
I found the game's graphics to be decent, but the game's environments were unpredictable and dangerous. During the first level, I felt like I was playing an Earthquake simulator instead of an action RPG.

After finishing the first level, I started playing the second level where a "useful" archer fought by my side. The only problem was that if I wanted her to follow me, then I had to move clearly and slowly. Unlike Farah in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, when this archer lands her arrows the enemy is pretty much dead. This archer will also fight melee if approached more closely.


Second Impression:
After writing the above, I went back and tried the second level again. I began to appreciate the dangerous environment conditions more. They conditions were deadly, but they also heightened the realistic feeling of an invasion. This time around, my archer buddy died early on, but I got a different soldier to follow along me for a moment. I guess any of the "allies" will follow as long as they're alive.

As in my first run, I left the castle and out into the open field, but this time I made sure to land a lot more of my arrows on the big soldier. When he came in melee range, I switched to my sword and I only needed to slash him two or three times.


[20150417 Assumed Post Date][20181208 Edit]

Summary:
While Enclave had an interesting environment, fighting against enemies weren't as enjoyable as in other games and it is unlikely that I would return to play it.

I should also note that the graphics, which likely felt excellent in 2003, were now dated and more reason for me not to play it.

Enclave (PC) (2003)*
*Enclave (Xbox) (2002)

Relevant Links:
Enclave (video game) (Wikipedia.org)
Enclave (PC) (MetaCritic.com)
Enclave (Steam Store Page)

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