Format: Zoom-based with live avatar
Price: £14 per player
Gameplay duration: 1 hour
I played and enjoyed Agent November’s Major X Ploe-Shun outdoor game years ago in London, so when good reviews started showing up for their online game (and after I got over my hatred of videoconferencing), it wasn’t hard to decide to try it.
Virtual X-Caper is a fun and charming, well, caper, with plenty of substance behind its style. Individual puzzles may not be groundbreaking, but they sit within a cleverly-designed gameflow that sets up some great little ahas. There are some inspired format-specific touches, too.
What really elevates the experience is Agent November himself, the hapless protagonist of this adventure, who provides a delightful sense of whimsy and humour. (He also managed to subtly facilitate puzzle-solving at certain points, without seeming like he was overtly helping, which was a nice touch.)
RECOMMENDED for a fun all-round experience; HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you appreciate a sense of humour and a great avatar/host.
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