MazM: The Phantom of the Opera

I am a shameless Phangirl and Erik!Simp, and I've noticed several other Phans have given this game negative reviews, but I will actually defend this game as a worthy addition to different interpretationsf of Gaston Leroux's classic novel. I have read the original novel in two different translations, and have a third on my shelf I've been meaning to read. I have seen the Musical!Movie and have a DVD of the Royal Theater adaption.
I have read many Phantom retellings and many are unique takes. Including Susan Kay's. And I feel that this interpretation is just as valid as others.
First, of all I feel just how human this game is. Yes, Erik is extra level evil in this, while in the original novel he does make the right decision in the end, and redeems himself, this version takes any sympathy you could possibly have for him and chunks it out the window. And I can understand why many Phans hate this. But in the end, I actually say...isn't this in many ways more realistic? I have sadly meet several 'Eriks' in my life, and most of them had this ending instead of a last second redemption. So, to see such a sad, and pitiful version evoked a lot of emotion out of me.
It actually really fits a gothic tragedy in a way that Erik's fate was handled here. While, I can't phangirl over this one, I can appreciate the sheer humanity of the character here because in many ways this is what would happen in reality from my own understanding and experience with human nature.
I actually liked this Christine, and her growing a backbone and becoming a stronger and layered character instead of what most adaptions do. Her growth is amazing, and I loved it. I also enjoyed Raoul's redemption as well. I liked the dept that was given to the side characters especially the Persian who is left out of more adaptions.
I just feel a lot of phans are being too hard on this game. It isn't as romantic as most modern versions are by any means, but at the same time the original novel wasn't meant to be a romance. Leroux never intended a gothic romantic classic. He just wanted a detective story that Hollywood and Broadway decided was actually an epic love story and changed it.
So, as a diehard Phan/Eric!Simp, I approve!

Since it is the second game that I have played from this franchise (the first one was the Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde), I like this game as well, the characters, the overall story, once again the art style and the soundtrack is as awesome as ever. I have only two things that I wish there were on this game. A)I wish I could play as the Phantom of the Opera, sure you can play as the evil managers but it isnt the same. If we look on the previous game Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde you had the opportunity to play as Mr. Hyde, sadly in the Phantom of the Opera you cannot play as him. B)Some parts of the story was a little big cringy (Im referring to the scenes with Jammes, I know that she tries to be kawaii but lets be real, I it is kinda annoying.) So I dont really think that these sort of scenes were necessary. Yet again Im not the creator of the game (I must say however that the developers did a magnificent job with the game) and also I still like this game nonetheless. If you love gothic novels and If you love Mazm games then I highly recommend this game.
P.S. Although the Phantom of the Opera/Erik/Angel of music is my favourite character and Villain, my favourite game will always be Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde. So in my opinion The phantom of the opera is my second favourite game. Hopefully in the future there will be more novel adaptations such as Dracula or the Invisible man or even Dorian Gray.
Another P.S. Although I feel a bit disgusted when it comes to cliche endings in general, I prefer the first ending which is that the couple (Raoul and Christine are together)

Good story and design