This game had been on my wishlist ever since it was released, and I only just got around to playing it within the past few days. I knew it was supposed to be good, but...I'm shocked at just how much I enjoyed this.

Set your expectations accordingly - it's basically a movie with the odd bit of combat here and there, as well as some walking sim sections that rely on solving basic puzzles. The gameplay isn't anything outstanding, but the storytelling definitely is. The sound design and visual presentation of this game are genuinely incredible. I was absolutely blown away at many points throughout the game, often just having to sit back for a bit after a cutscene ended to collect my thoughts and say "...that was so good." The ending is also very powerful. It isn't a perfect story, but it's phenomenal at depicting a deeply troubled person's introspective journey and for that reason I was easily able to overlook the flaws. Also, there's the fact that there are so many aspects to this experience that were downright necessary to get correct such as the sound design, the main character's performance, the visuals, and the informed/careful examination of what it's like to have psychosis. Simply put: I believe Ninja Theory nailed all of those things.

Overall, it's easy to tell that the devs put all of their creative energy and imagination into this. I almost wish it were a movie so that certain friends and family members of mine who don't play games would be able to experience it. It's definitely not for everyone, but it deserves a chance in my opinion. Go into it as blind as you can, sit back, and enjoy the experience.

This one will stick with me for a long time.