To make progress and complete each chapter, the hero will have to talk with various townsfolk in various European eras, gather information, collect items, and solve puzzles, rather than killing traditional monsters or enemies. In each of these chapters, the main character dies in various ways, such as being stabbed in the back or getting run over by a car. The action takes place through ten chapters there are eight main chapters, a prologue, and an epilogue. Failure to prevent his death with in this time frame will result in Eike's demise he is then resurrected and receives hints from Homunculus on avoiding his repeated fate. In this third-person adventure, one must control the doomed Eike Kusch while solving riddles and puzzles within various time frames. With an ominous, dark atmosphere and theme, Shadow of Destiny is the first adventure game to hit the PlayStation 2 it was designed by Junko Kawano, the mastermind behind Silent Hill. To prevent his murder, he must switch between the past and present and do whatever it takes to remove himself from the black shadow of his own destiny. Using this device, Eike must travel back in time to alter his tragic end and prevent the killer from murdering other people.Īfter the encounter with Homunculus, Eike Kusch comes to in a familiar coffee shop, a mere half-hour before his death. The unknown creature bestows upon him a Digipad. Homunculus explains that Eike has been murdered and grants him another chance at life.for a small price. The murder victim awakes in darkness after the brutal assault, encountering an ominous being known as Homunculus. Kusch must now solve the riddles behind his own demise. And next time, too, I would tell him about what I had seen in 1580.Menus and gameplay are in Multi-5 (English, French, German, Italian & Spanish) voices in English.Įike Kusch has been murdered in a violent fashion at the hands of an unknown assailant. For now I would forgive Eckart from the bottom of my heart, and we would talk about paintings some other day. I had to search for the true perpetrator. I am truly sorry," Eckart apologised, confessing his sins before me. Why was I remembering these things.? Perhaps, not knowing who to trust - for a time, I had even doubted Eckart - I was feeling a little timid. Today, too, these had been my true plans. He introduced himself as Eckart Brum, the curator here.Īfter that, I began visiting the town from time to time in order to discuss the paintings with Eckart. Out of nowhere, an ageing man had appeared by my side. But why was the scenery inside the paintings so enchanting.? Franssen had created these works between 15. I felt as though I had been sucked into the world inside the paintings. They all seemed to represent the way the town used to look. All kinds of paintings hung from the walls, from landscapes to portraits of people. The pictures inside the gallery seemed to have been painted by an artist called Karl Franssen. Oh - according to the guide, rather than being an artist, Brum seemed to be a man who collected paintings.Įntering the museum, I was lost for words. But, Brum? I'd never heard of a painter by that name. Despite what a good first impression the town's atmosphere had made on me, was it a bust after all? Although, the food was pretty good.Īs I thought these thoughts, I headed for (what I thought was) the largest tourist spot in town, the Brum Museum of Art. The antiques shop, the former alchemist's house, the butcher's. Generally, there is something to discover in any town upon your first visit - the cake didn't taste half bad, either.įeeling better, I received guidance at the town hall and began to walk. I had never felt that way before.Īfter parking the car outside of the walls and filling my belly with cake from the café, I decided to go for a walk around town. However clichéd of an expression it may be, to put it simply, even though I had never been here before it felt somehow familiar. The atmosphere of the town, which you would only find on the most detailed of maps, was indescribable. I had never intended to come to this town, but as I was getting hungry I came upon a small sign, and decided that I would stop by. The first time, I had been using my holiday - back then, I was a freelance travel writer, although not anymore - and travelling by myself, when I happened to pull over my car. How long had it been now since I had met Eckart - two, three years? As I thought it over, I entered the room. Through a slight crack in it, I could see the rear side of Eckart as he sat quietly. The door near the centre of the tower served as a direct link to the museum building. Shadow of Memories: Sidestory 2: Meeting Eckart
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