How disappointing it is to find that Twin Mirror fails to capitalize on its promising opening hour or so. Naturally there’s a reason for the desaturated, near-deprived tone - aiming to tell the tale of a town having fallen on hard times - and in its opening couple of chapters, Dontnod do a sufficient job at sowing both curiosity as much hope that its early themes are explored later on. Yet Twin Mirror‘s focus is predominantly with its gritty, grime-covered, small-town setting of Basswood. A bright, crystalline-covered dimension that sports a pleasant-enough aesthetic clash from time to time. Aside from the presence of a character only main protagonist, Samuel Higgs, can see and talk to - referred to as “The Double” - as well as an internalized realm referred to as the Mind Palace. And too that same attraction of reality and the supernatural mingling in a shared space. There are branching paths per se, as there are different ending depending on a few critical choices prior, yet little of Twin Mirror‘s presentation hinges on the presence of some fantastical element. The realist by contrast would state that Twin Mirror is another case of strolling around a set number of environments, interacting with objects and making a couple of momentary choices that effect only so much as the resulting dialogue rather than some radical conclusion. The intrigued optimist in us would describe this as a more straightforward, murder-mystery, detective affair. But even then, it doesn’t take long for Twin Mirror‘s own deviations and attempts to plot an entirely different course to reveal themselves. Granted, as touched on in our first impressions last month, Twin Mirror shares more the same DNA as a Life is Strange iteration than it does the developer’s more action-oriented tales prior. Then comes Twin Mirror - Dontnod’s second big project of 2020, following the three-part release of Tell Me Why earlier in the year - and the comfort in familiarity flies straight out of the window. There’s a debate, as there often is, to be had on the overall quality of what the studio has put out, yet that balance between the reality of the world presented and the liberty with which its gameplay mechanics materialize is what has made each Dontnod project an attractive proposal. Worlds that, if you were to subtract the superhuman powers and the like, could possibly stand on their own. It’s a minute piece of design, but no matter the game and no matter the circumstances, split-second decision-making can have a lasting effect when dealt right.īeyond that, something else that has likely attracted so many to Dontnod’s portfolio is the studio’s knack for weaving spots of the supernatural and the fantastical into what many may hail (or at least perceive) as believable, relatable, real-world narratives.
The assurance one must have with one’s choices (and reasons for doing so) when that next fork in the road comes and dealing with the consequences when they inevitably show up later down that figurative road. With a little help from the unexpected demise of Telltale - though it’s a gap the Parisian studio may not exactly have been looking to fill - names like Life is Strange and even 2018’s Vampyr have shown that regardless of setting and of the influence gameplay may hold, Dontnod have at least crafted their own unique take on decision-making narratives. With this in mind, here’s what the lineup might look like in 2023.It’s taken little time for Dontnod Entertainment to slip into the role of trusted, narrative-driven, adventure-led developer in recent years. In addition, the Twins start the season against the Kansas City Royals on March 30th, so they’re likely to see Royals ace and right-hander Brady Singer on the mound (for lineup purposes, this will be something to remember, as Rocco likes playing the advantages).
Despite this, the group was inconsistent, so the lineup will definitely be adjusted. We’re starting off with the lineup, a group that finished fifth in the American League in batting average, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, hits, and fourth in walks. What will the Minnesota Twins 2023 Opening Day Lineup look like? We’re here to make some guesses on what those changes will be. Barring some monumental movement, the 2023 roster won’t look too different from the 2023 version, but there are definitely several adjustments that are coming the team’s way. With the Twins once again on the outside looking in, it’s time to look ahead at the 2023 season. Despite starting out well, the team’s injuries (highlighted by the team’s glaring lack of depth), a lack of top talent, and mediocre pitching resulted in the team sitting on the couch for October. A 2022 Minnesota Twins season that started with so much promise is now in the rearview mirror.
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