But is it really surprising that the graphics stack up favorably against a game that came out over a decade earlier? So let’s toss aside the notion of “the graphics are so much better!”. The most immediately noticeable improvement is in this game’s graphics. The back alleys of London look brooding and atmospheric Moreover, Madness is an improvement to the original in virtually every way – exactly what a sequel should be! The Beauty of Ruin and Decay
While the two games do share some connections story-wise, it is entirely feasible to play Madness Returns without any prior knowledge of Alice. It’s impossible to review this game without making an occasional reference to its prequel. Having the deck stacked against it in this way is a real detriments to this game, as it is rather an enjoyable escape into an alternate headspace. How much you loved the first entry will likely be a deciding factor in whether or not you invest time and money into this follow-up, and those that weren’t interested in the original game ten years ago will likely not consider purchasing the sequel. But much more importantly, it shoehorns itself into a certain market space due to its predecessor, American McGee’s Alice. Of course, as is to be expected, it’s a trippy, out-of-this-world game experience, which offers a fairly unique experience. Alice: Madness Returns is a bit of an odd duck – in more ways than one.
