Bedlam
Oct 16, 2015 11 years ago
Bedlam is a first-person shooter based on a novel of the same name by award winning British author Christopher Brookmyre. In Bedlam, players take on the role of Heather Quinn (aka Athena), a programmer at medical scanning developer Neurosphere, who finds herself transported into the world of Starfire: a nineties FPS she remembers from her teen years. Searching for an explanation and a way home, she ventures beyond Starfire, to discover a vast realm of interconnected game worlds documenting the evolution of the FPS genre and of video games in general.
What it’s like
Bedlam offers a nostalgic journey through the history of first-person shooters, serving as an interactive tribute to the genre's evolution. The narrative follows Heather Quinn, who is pulled into a digital realm where she encounters levels inspired by iconic 90s titles like Doom and Quake. While the premise is charming and the writing captures the spirit of retro gaming culture, the mechanical execution often feels dated and shallow. Critics note that the gameplay lacks the polish and depth expected in modern shooters, relying heavily on nostalgia rather than innovative design. The experience is best appreciated as a lighthearted adventure for fans of gaming history, though those seeking tight combat or complex systems may find it underwhelming.
Strong in Exploration / WorldStory / NarrativeWriting / Dialogue
Keep in mind The gameplay mechanics are often criticized as shallow and outdated, failing to meet modern standards for shooter games. · Best suited for nostalgia seekers; players looking for deep combat or polished technical performance will likely be disappointed.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from gamesradar.com, thexboxhub.com, metacritic.com, opencritic.com, en.wikipedia.org.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 08, 201412 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 13, 201511 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 13, 201511 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 16, 201511 years ago |
