jerLum
2020
This review contains spoilers
This game is special. It's soundtrack, visuals, writing, and gameplay all merge together seamlessly into an experience that will evoke a spectrum of feelings within the player.
The problem I have with it is it's replayability. Going in blind, I played with only one save. When I beat the game, I learn there are multiple endings, most of which are behind areas of the game that I don't have access to in my save. So I'll have to replay the whole game again multiple times, making sure to save at specific points to get them. This game took me 20 hours to beat on a first playthrough, so it's a tough pill to swallow that I have to do that 2x more minimum.
The problem I have with it is it's replayability. Going in blind, I played with only one save. When I beat the game, I learn there are multiple endings, most of which are behind areas of the game that I don't have access to in my save. So I'll have to replay the whole game again multiple times, making sure to save at specific points to get them. This game took me 20 hours to beat on a first playthrough, so it's a tough pill to swallow that I have to do that 2x more minimum.
Morally bankrupt.
2021
This is perfection. I love it.
2018
I like the presentation and a majority of the gameplay, but the pacing and writing can be a bit wonky. Some things are also not explained well enough, seen both in puzzles and mechanics. Movement can be very slow, and I had a problem with interacting with something later in the game. I also wish it was verified for the Steam Deck.
2016
It is a fantastic game but trying to go for the 100% achievements made me almost hate it. It also should not be marked as verified on Steam Deck, constant annoyances with bringing up the virtual keyboard.
Would've liked single player stuff
2009
Just wished microsoft didn't suck and forced valve to make the dlc paid on xbox.
Frame dips on base ps4 but other than that, the perfect video game.
1985
The quintessential video game.
1988
A landmark for gaming.
A game to marvel at.
2022
Needs more and better single player content, and should be playable with out an internet connection. A lack of PS Plus also ruins it, because the multiplayer (most of the content) can't be played without it. Screw PS Plus and other online services that lock multiplayer behind a pay wall.
One of the most underrated games ever.
Why they didn't remaster the whole thing is beyond me, what a stupid decision.
So good.