Players of Big Brother often find themselves manipulated, and what better vehicle for manipulation than the framework offered by George Orwell's classic 1984? Returning home from perpetual war, you discover that your fiancée Emma is missing. Thus begins the journey to save her from paradoxical punishment at the Ministry of Love.
On the way, you encounter characters of all types: Some allude to an underground movement fighting to escape to the promised land of New Iberia, others feign friendship but want nothing more than to expose traitors.
The concept and story line are strong (undoubtedly the reason the game is officially licensed by George Orwell's estate), though the graphical execution leaves a bit to be desired - gameplay areas in the 3-D interface range from blah to beautiful. Nonetheless, if you can overlook the shortcomings and don't mind playing a game that occasionally appears to be playing with you, Big Brother delivers.
Big Brother: US$39.95. Media X: +1 (310) 815 8002.
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