Rating Curve

Begins with a rare (in GD, at least) form of suspense, a dark nightlit landscape promising a foreboding tale ahead. As it continues, however, each little misstep strays it further from the path of a powerful allegory and towards ineffectively communicated frustration. The source of it is understandable of course; even in a world as small as ours, there is rage to be had towards those who hold power and the bureaucracy inescapably nestled within their system. And while I share that frustration, each new moment and direction change in this level creates its own. Its power is directed more towards its chaos than its channeling of its message, and as such, I found its grip on me to weaken throughout. Now, all of this wasn't so egregious, merely a tradeoff for less-than-ideal execution in favor of its bold inspiration and purpose. But to have it spelled out at the end was the worst note it could've ended on, for what good is a metaphor like "burning churches" if you have to tell me what it is. All that said, I appreciate its intent, but I walk away disappointed for something with such promise. All love though.