Gemini Rue

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 20 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

12
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Play as two different characters.
Shoot a gun and kill enemies.
Unlock tons of achievements.

Cons:

Gun battles can be difficult.
The ending might be a bit too open for some.

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Last revision on November 4, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Play as two different characters
Shoot a gun and kill enemies
Unlock tons of achievements
Tons of twists and turns to keep you guessing
Compelling story and setting
Clever, well-thought-through puzzles
Great music and art
Atmosphere a unique mix of scifi and noir elements
Audio commentary an excellent addition
Story is well paced throughout

Reviewers Didn't Like

Gun battles can be difficult
The ending might be a bit too open for some
Gun fighting minigame is out of place
Voice-acting is mediocre
Puzzles do little more than guide you through the game
Shooting segments nothing more than a distraction

Expert reviews and ratings

For those who rue the day LucasArts abandoned its point and click adventure prowess to flog its star-themed cash cow, an indie developer refreshes the dusty genre with a noir-infused, dramatic sci-fi thriller that does the field justice.Gemini Rue...

By Channel News Australia on January 10, 2012

Gemini Rue tells the story of ex-assassin-turned-pseudo-detective Azriel Odin (getting the neo-noir jist?) in the future, intergalactic version of a run-down, downtown Chicago, glazed with a constant stream of torrential rain and a moody ambient...

By Smarthouse on January 10, 2012

A retired assassin turned detective is out to find his brother who has been thrown into what seems to be a planetary prison/rehab called Center 7. Finding the place will be hard and getting your brother out of there will be even harder. Especially...

By GamerTell on November 15, 2011

Pros: Compelling story and setting; clever, well-thought-through puzzles; great music and art.

Cons: Gun fighting minigame is out of place; voice-acting is mediocre.

By GameSpy on November 10, 2011

Gemini Rue is an intriguing adventure game with an excellent story that outshines its basic...

By GameSpot on June 22, 2011

Having done all the writing, animation and programming himself, Gemini Rue took Josh Nuernberger a total of three years to make—the same amount of time it takes some triple-A titles to hit the shelves. If only more triple-A games turned out this well....

By ign.com on April 01, 2011

Yes, it’s a little rough around the edges, but it’s better than most contemporaries that are polished to a shine. 8.0/10Print this pageComments (0)Share this pageNoticed something wrong? Report error/mistake.Add to my profile pageGame...

By NowGamer on March 28, 2011

It’s always hard constructing a detective story. They are hard enough to write – let alone to play. There’s just something about cramming that much intrigue and mystery into one discreet package that most authors, creators, and game designers find a...

By NZGamer on March 18, 2011

Are the adventure-style games of yesteryear about to make a comeback? This next title obviously feels it is a possibility....

By GadgetSpeak on March 09, 2011

Most adventure-gaming devotees love nothing more than to slip on their unauthorized commemorative Grim Fandago T-shirts, sigh longingly, and bemoan the fact that the genre is as dead and buried as that game's skeleton protagonist, Manny Calavera. And...

By Games Radar on March 04, 2011

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