Intrigued, Wilde revises the manuscript to give it a literary polish, and the two friends discuss the text. A few days after Bloom’s suicide in 1886, his manuscript ends up in the hands of two legendary Irish writers - Bram Stoker, later the author of Dracula, and Oscar Wilde, later the author of The Picture of Dorian Gray and still later notorious for his homosexual relationship with an English Lord. That’s a lot of stuff to fit into the slimness of a novella, but it’s not all. Indeed, this is a character who has been dead and buried 18 years by the time the action of Joyce’ novel takes place on the single ordinary day, June 16, 1904, now known as Bloomsday, and who gets only a handful of mentions here and there in the 730 pages of text. So, Reeder’s book, in its odd way, is a miniscule prequel to Ulysses, telling the backstory of one of its most minor of characters. It’s also a curious book because, in its 104 pages, Reeder tells two complex stories - one about the discovery of the body of Rudolph Bloom, the father of Leopold, and the subsequent investigation of his apparent suicide, and the other contained in a manuscript he wrote that comes to be titled “The Curious Odyssey of Rudolph Bloom.” Those looking to enjoy a game that is equal parts good narrative and challenging gameplay will likely find Eyes in the Dark: The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom an excellent and refreshing fit.The Curious Odyssey of Rudolph Bloom by Chicago writer Richard Reeder is a curious book, and not just because it owes its inspiration to that famous and famously challenging James Joyce novel Ulysses. While Eyes in the Dark would benefit from some final tweaking for controls, as well as a bit of early-game enemy balancing, it is a delightful journey from start to finish.
The emotional and heartfelt storyline compels the player to keep exploring, while the unique and intricate art style of the characters and background have produced a quality adventure that is unlike many other options currently available for the genre. However, for fans of difficult side-scroller games, Eyes in the Dark: The Curious Case of Victoria Bloom is a fantastic challenge.
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A patch to streamline these controls could be beneficial in helping players seamlessly move around each map. Additionally, dashing onto ledges by using "A" and "D" in combination with the left shift key can be equally as difficult, frequently resulting in a fall instead of landing safely on a distant ledge. Often, players may find that the key combination doesn't register, which in a room filled with monsters, can mean a quick death. However, these movements often require quick key combinations, like using the "S" key and spacebar to drop down off ledges. This includes climbing ropes, jumping around barriers, and using sheltered areas for protection from certain enemy attacks. Similar to Skul: The Hero Slayer, players will need to use their environment to their benefit when battling monsters.
The biggest hurdle players will face when exploring the areas in Eyes in the Dark are the climbing and jumping mechanics.
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