Set in a dystopian world that was ravaged by an event known as The Great Wave, Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today is the first installment in a new post-apocalyptic point and click adventure. At this time, it is undetermined how many entries this series will have, or when the next one will arrive. Beware reviews that state that they were "uninformed" that this is an episodic point and click; that information is right on the store page.
The game revolves around a man named Michael, who is considered a "blankmind" since he woke in the new world with no recollection of his past. Throughout the story, you will uncover the details of what was significant in his past and you will also piece those together with what is going on in the present. As expected, being the initial entry into an episodic series, this title involves uncovering a lot of backstory. During the main timeline, an illness that turns people into "the Dissolved" is sweeping the land, and Michael is tasked with finding a cure for the son of the family who saved him. There are several plot twists, though the major one that comes at the end can easily be guessed during the early parts of the game; so it really comes as no huge surprise.
The dark expressionist artwork is exceedingly grim and blood soaked. There's a grand use of clashing warm and cool pastel colors that really sets off the dystopian vibe that this game has. The backgrounds are brilliantly drawn and painted, however I do feel that the characters, especially Michael, could have used a little more work. This latter point could also be due to the fact that I'm personally not a fan of the harsh, straight lines that expressionism is known for when it comes to homo-sapiens, but the characters seem much more bland in comparison to the world that they're roaming around in. Along with the fantastic artwork is an equally fantastic soundtrack. I'm not a big fan of indie music, but Kovalski did a great job of adding forlorn ambiance to the game. The music really brings out the overall mood of the title, although if you stay in an area too long the music will stop and it will fail to loop.
There are only a few gripes that anyone will have with Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today. For one, the game is $24.99 CAD, and it only lasts at best for 4 hours. Unlike many other Daedalic Entertainment point and clicks, the game isn't very complex or difficult to figure out either, so it's unlikely that it will provide a challenge for the seasoned point and click fan. Those who are not a fan of episodic games might as well wait until there's either a full collection available, or at least until we find out when the next title will come out. There's nothing exceptionally riveting in this initial installment, and especially not for the price point; the game has been terribly over-hyped. If you find it on sale for $5-10, it's definitely worth taking a look at, though.
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