Never Alone is a beautiful game that shares real history and traditions of the Iñupiat people of Alaska, told through Nuna and her friend Fox, as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard, that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

The game is a simple platformer with slightly janky controls that can give more than your fair share of annoyances while playing, but it shines through the collectible videos called insights, that consist of the Iñupiat elders, storytellers, and other members of the Alaskan Native community sharing stories and wisdom about their culture, values and the amazing Arctic world that you encounter through the game. It also has a message about global warming, and how it has affected the people of Alaska and their day to day life.

I very much enjoyed the experience that this game offered, even though I had some troubles with the Bola controls. Despite that, I was fully enjoying my time and always found it exciting to hear more about the Iñupiat through the video insights. The game is beautifully crafted, with a strong message and it's culturally impactful.

Definitely recommending the main game, but also the DLC, which was a nice little addition.

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2023


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