Palace Midas 2 by Emoo (Szymon Cupryn) Release Date:    February 2002 Size:                 5.78 Mb File Type:          TOM No of Levels       1 Platform            PC and Mac

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A remake of the original level with some changes in the gameplay.

Palace Midas 2

Palace Midas 2 is a brilliant level, a little gem that has been somewhat overlooked. I can't think why.

Gameplay is fairly linear, but solid and absorbing: it never feels as if you’re lost with nothing to do. The level boasts a great variety of superbly-executed puzzles – some of the door-and-switch tasks are truly ingenious. The puzzles are occasionally tricky, but not unfairly so, and they can be solved by common sense and observation rather than dumb luck or frustrating trial-and-error. I noticed this aspect of the level quite early on, and really appreciated it – we need more common-sense puzzles out there!

There aren’t many traps to worry about, but Lara is kept on her toes by an array of enemies (mainly skeletons and crocodiles) which are used frequently but strategically.

The setting is credible and captivating throughout, with top-notch architecture, texturing and lighting. The flyby sequences are helpful and wonderfully done, accompanied by well-chosen music. In fact, all the music (though not customized) is perfectly fitting, and really enhances the playing experience.

The difficulty is nicely balanced: the level is neither a walk in the park, nor staggeringly hard. Overall it’s a bit short, but this makes it the ideal choice if you’re looking for a break from epic levelsets, and with a download size of just over 2MB you can't go wrong. Highly recommended!

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