I remember a story from a while ago...
A cherished memory from 2011, sometimes stories can transcend their purpose if the right person were to view them. One of the first games I ever knew about back in the 6th grade, and I didn't really remember why I was so drawn to it until now. For once, the narrative to me here is irrelevant, what matters is the prolific sense of repetition, loneliness, and dread this game creates. Though nothing about it feels like horror, it's not intrusive, I don't feel threatened down to the way the game refuses to let you full-screen. It is sad to me, and quiet- most of this game is music and repeating the same puzzle again and again. I'm not quite sure if its the game or me, but as an adult I can't help but see some traces of me still left there, down to the titles of the songs. It's a little startling how my life reflects in those songs today, I feel like they have an entirely different connection to me than anyone else. I understand them more now, I believe.
This is an interesting piece of my history, it was nice to look back and experience it again. I couldn't possibly rate it, it's not really that type of game... but i can still say I've never really seen anything quite like it, and I'm still impressed by the type of feelings this managed to create. Goodbye for now, Irisu, and thank you for the memories.
A cherished memory from 2011, sometimes stories can transcend their purpose if the right person were to view them. One of the first games I ever knew about back in the 6th grade, and I didn't really remember why I was so drawn to it until now. For once, the narrative to me here is irrelevant, what matters is the prolific sense of repetition, loneliness, and dread this game creates. Though nothing about it feels like horror, it's not intrusive, I don't feel threatened down to the way the game refuses to let you full-screen. It is sad to me, and quiet- most of this game is music and repeating the same puzzle again and again. I'm not quite sure if its the game or me, but as an adult I can't help but see some traces of me still left there, down to the titles of the songs. It's a little startling how my life reflects in those songs today, I feel like they have an entirely different connection to me than anyone else. I understand them more now, I believe.
This is an interesting piece of my history, it was nice to look back and experience it again. I couldn't possibly rate it, it's not really that type of game... but i can still say I've never really seen anything quite like it, and I'm still impressed by the type of feelings this managed to create. Goodbye for now, Irisu, and thank you for the memories.