Is this game a masterpiece? The original certainly was. Little Big Adventure (in other parts of the world: Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure) was created in 1994 by French developers Adeline Software, having previously created the landmark Alone in the Dark (for Infogrames). It was a typically French game - difficult, emotional and set in a strange world. It is set in the world of Twinsun with its two suns, inhabited by four intelligent races - the Quetches, Spheros, Grobos and Rabbibunnies. Many gamers couldn't help but shed a few tears while playing the game - but usually because of the merciless controls and not because of the emotional and content-wise (but not graphically) brutal story. Nevertheless, the game sold well and was also released for the PlayStation 1 after the PC, as well as for Android/iOS around 10 years ago. The sequel Little Big Adventure 2 (another name: Twinsen's Odyssey) was released in 1997.

We play Twinsen, a young man (actually a Quetch, with a ponytail) who lives on a peaceful island with his annoying little sister Luna and his girlfriend Zoé. The story has been changed a little from the original - while in the original story we were looking for Zoé, now we are trying to rescue our little sister. But back to the start of the game - this is also new. While in the original we started directly in a high-security cell (ok, it wasn't that secure after all), the game now begins with a short prologue that starts a few years earlier and introduces us to the story (and controls). After power on Twinsun has been taken over by Dr. FunFrock and his army of clones, the playground on the island where Twinsen lives is replaced by a newly built insane asylum (called a nursing home by the government). However, it is not necessarily sick residents who end up there, but all those who oppose the regime. Many end up in the asylum - but no one ever gets out again. And after new and ever more restrictive laws are passed, a few years later Twinsen also ends up in the institution, because he wanted to help his sister, who did not abide by the new rules. This time jump of a few years is well portrayed - from a small, friendly provincial town full of cheerful inhabitants to a place full of barbed wire with tanks and soldiers patrolling everywhere, where people live in fear of the government and only talk to each other in whispers.

After Twinsen escapes from the asylum, Luna helps him to hide - for which she herself is arrested and taken to a remote island. Our goal now is to free our little sister. To do this, we have to explore the world of Twinsun (and unlock new locations and visit islands). Perhaps we can ultimately do much more than just rescue our sister... In any case, Dr. FunFrock soon declares us public enemy number one and his clones hunt us down wherever they see us. We become rebels and prophets in the fight against a dictatorship with a completely insane ruler - in a game with cartoon graphics suitable for children.

The controls have been greatly simplified compared to the original. There are no longer the four different behaviors that Twinsun can adopt, each of which offered different interaction options. Now we use the gamepad to walk or run, jump, strike and interact with hotspots. Sneaking (as in the original) no longer exists, but you can hide in various hotspots.

We use the shoulder buttons to throw our magic ball. This is a legacy from our father - and our weapon. It causes damage to enemies and always returns to us. Over the course of the game, it has several functions. We can throw it flat or in an arc, and it is also needed to solve puzzles in addition to fighting. However, fighting should be avoided if possible. Fights are of little use, even if killed opponents sometimes leave behind resources (money, life energy). However, the chance of taking damage yourself is high and Twinsen's life bar decreases quickly. Hidden remedies or money can be found in many places in the landscape. Killed enemies respawn as soon as you enter a building, for example. It is therefore not possible to make an area permanently enemy-free. In general, however, the level of difficulty is significantly lower than in the original. The controls still take some getting used to - but no comparison to 1994! With a little practice, you will soon be able to steer Twinsen through the world quite skillfully and win unavoidable battles easily. Most of your opponents aren't really bright. The clone soldiers as well as the big elephant people are really stupid - they can't see very far, are slow, often don't follow you for very long, get stuck on corners, have a problem with height differences, often don't even notice when they come under fire...

Conclusion:
Fantastic remake of a cult classic. Forgotten are the terrible controls of the original, what remains is the touching story of a young man in an oppressive dictatorship. Find allies and save your little sister in a colorful and wacky world that could only have come from the minds of French developers. Explore different islands, talk to the inhabitants, collect money lying around and avoid contact with the dictator's soldiers hunting you down. The design of the game dates back to 1994, but the controls now work without you having to regularly bite into the gamepad in frustration. This is what playable retro fun looks like!

[table][th] Review by [url=https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/curator/34633003-Gaming-Masterpieces/lists/] Gaming Masterpieces [/url] - The greatest games of all time on Steam. [/th][/table] Is this game a masterpiece? The original certainly was. Little Big Adventure (in other parts of the world: Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure) was created in 1994 by French developers Adeline Software, having previously created the landmark Alone in the Dark (for Infogrames). It was a typically French game - difficult, emotional and set in a strange world. It is set in the world of Twinsun with its two suns, inhabited by four intelligent races - the Quetches, Spheros, Grobos and Rabbibunnies. Many gamers couldn't help but shed a few tears while playing the game - but usually because of the merciless controls and not because of the emotional and content-wise (but not graphically) brutal story. Nevertheless, the game sold well and was also released for the PlayStation 1 after the PC, as well as for Android/iOS around 10 years ago. The sequel Little Big Adventure 2 (another name: Twinsen's Odyssey) was released in 1997. We play Twinsen, a young man (actually a Quetch, with a ponytail) who lives on a peaceful island with his annoying little sister Luna and his girlfriend Zoé. The story has been changed a little from the original - while in the original story we were looking for Zoé, now we are trying to rescue our little sister. But back to the start of the game - this is also new. While in the original we started directly in a high-security cell (ok, it wasn't that secure after all), the game now begins with a short prologue that starts a few years earlier and introduces us to the story (and controls). After power on Twinsun has been taken over by Dr. FunFrock and his army of clones, the playground on the island where Twinsen lives is replaced by a newly built insane asylum (called a nursing home by the government). However, it is not necessarily sick residents who end up there, but all those who oppose the regime. Many end up in the asylum - but no one ever gets out again. And after new and ever more restrictive laws are passed, a few years later Twinsen also ends up in the institution, because he wanted to help his sister, who did not abide by the new rules. This time jump of a few years is well portrayed - from a small, friendly provincial town full of cheerful inhabitants to a place full of barbed wire with tanks and soldiers patrolling everywhere, where people live in fear of the government and only talk to each other in whispers. After Twinsen escapes from the asylum, Luna helps him to hide - for which she herself is arrested and taken to a remote island. Our goal now is to free our little sister. To do this, we have to explore the world of Twinsun (and unlock new locations and visit islands). Perhaps we can ultimately do much more than just rescue our sister... In any case, Dr. FunFrock soon declares us public enemy number one and his clones hunt us down wherever they see us. We become rebels and prophets in the fight against a dictatorship with a completely insane ruler - in a game with cartoon graphics suitable for children. The controls have been greatly simplified compared to the original. There are no longer the four different behaviors that Twinsun can adopt, each of which offered different interaction options. Now we use the gamepad to walk or run, jump, strike and interact with hotspots. Sneaking (as in the original) no longer exists, but you can hide in various hotspots. We use the shoulder buttons to throw our magic ball. This is a legacy from our father - and our weapon. It causes damage to enemies and always returns to us. Over the course of the game, it has several functions. We can throw it flat or in an arc, and it is also needed to solve puzzles in addition to fighting. However, fighting should be avoided if possible. Fights are of little use, even if killed opponents sometimes leave behind resources (money, life energy). However, the chance of taking damage yourself is high and Twinsen's life bar decreases quickly. Hidden remedies or money can be found in many places in the landscape. Killed enemies respawn as soon as you enter a building, for example. It is therefore not possible to make an area permanently enemy-free. In general, however, the level of difficulty is significantly lower than in the original. The controls still take some getting used to - but no comparison to 1994! With a little practice, you will soon be able to steer Twinsen through the world quite skillfully and win unavoidable battles easily. Most of your opponents aren't really bright. The clone soldiers as well as the big elephant people are really stupid - they can't see very far, are slow, often don't follow you for very long, get stuck on corners, have a problem with height differences, often don't even notice when they come under fire... [u][b] Conclusion:[/b][/u] Fantastic remake of a cult classic. Forgotten are the terrible controls of the original, what remains is the touching story of a young man in an oppressive dictatorship. Find allies and save your little sister in a colorful and wacky world that could only have come from the minds of French developers. Explore different islands, talk to the inhabitants, collect money lying around and avoid contact with the dictator's soldiers hunting you down. The design of the game dates back to 1994, but the controls now work without you having to regularly bite into the gamepad in frustration. This is what playable retro fun looks like!