Sanitarium (1998) PC Playthrough - NintendoComplete

A beginning to end playthrough of ASC Games' 1998 graphic adventure Sanitarium. This game is still nearly as good as it was when it came out 16 years ago. The story (especially for the time) was well told, presented through a mish-mash of seemingly disparate elements slowly tied together to reveal the overarching metadiagetic narrative that drives the core of the plot. It's freaky, odd, and sometimes off-putting in the imagery that it uses, but it's amazing how effectively it conveys its particular brand of psychological horror. Just as, if not more, compelling than other genre contemporaries (most notably Phantasmagoria and Harvester), the game will freak you out and make you cringe from the most sympathetic places you can imagine. The graphics also hold up shockingly well. Even though it only runs at 640x480 in 256 colors (hence the dithering if you scrutinize the images too closely), the characters are all somewhat smoothly pre-rendered CG sprites superimposed over impressively detailed (and at times incredibly believable) CG backdrops. The sound design also deserves a huge mention. Though the voice acting can grate at times, its usually serviceable, and the music is incredibly. It capably strikes the right emotional chords, and is always subtle enough to not steal attention from any other element. It is, with no exaggeration, both understated and brilliant. The controls, truth be told, are a bit of a pain in the ass. Max isn't directed by clicking on a desired destination. The right mouse button has to be held down and moved to guide him. Even though it isn't much of a nuisance after getting used to it, there are a few spots where getting stuck on the scenery can be annoying, and ultimately seems unnecessary. Oh well. Excellent game that succeeds because of its extremely well orchestrated story (complete with satisfyingly conclusion) and its reliance on setting. If you haven't played this and enjoy horror and or PC adventures, what are you waiting for? Go to GoG.com now and buy it! ___________________________ No cheats were used during the recording of this video. NintendoComplete (http://www.nintendocomplete.com/) punches you in the face with in-depth reviews, screenshot archives, and music from classic 8-bit NES games! Visit for the latest updates! http://www.facebook.com/pages/NintendoComplete/540091756006560 https://twitter.com/nes_complete

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