roytheboy
2015
I still don't like horror games, but this one is pretty amazing.
Exploring the ideas of what makes us human, who are we really, can we recreate ourselves...and if so, what does that mean for us? It is a truly breathtaking experience and horrifying from beginning to end.
Some really freaky moments as well for those who like to scream.
If you can handle horror games and spooky moments and getting attacked by monsters and also want an engaging and thoughtful story, this is the game for you.
Exploring the ideas of what makes us human, who are we really, can we recreate ourselves...and if so, what does that mean for us? It is a truly breathtaking experience and horrifying from beginning to end.
Some really freaky moments as well for those who like to scream.
If you can handle horror games and spooky moments and getting attacked by monsters and also want an engaging and thoughtful story, this is the game for you.
2020
A cute little game dealing with grief in unique ways. Seems focused on being a game for children, which is actually a win for the game overall as I think it introduces the topics of death and grief to children in fantastic ways, but it was a bit too kiddy for me, which knocked it down a few points.
If I had kids, this would have been 5/5 though.
If I had kids, this would have been 5/5 though.
2017
2019
I liked this game. It does what Little Misfortune failed to do - discuss very difficult topics in a way that is engaging, interesting, and doesn't make you feel bad.
I don't want to say much about this game except it does a phenomenal job of taking you on this journey through this unique world and exploring a very difficult topic. My only real critique would be how, "out of nowhere" the ending is.
Out of nowhere isn't really fair because they do a pretty good job of hinting at it throughout, but it takes a pretty dramatic turn at the end. Still, a good game that I'd recommend playing if you can handle the dark themes.
I don't want to say much about this game except it does a phenomenal job of taking you on this journey through this unique world and exploring a very difficult topic. My only real critique would be how, "out of nowhere" the ending is.
Out of nowhere isn't really fair because they do a pretty good job of hinting at it throughout, but it takes a pretty dramatic turn at the end. Still, a good game that I'd recommend playing if you can handle the dark themes.
2019
On the one hand, this is a well made game with a well thought out and cohesive story that takes effectively takes you on a journey from beginning to end and has clever mechanics and little bonuses you can get for end game extras. If that is your criteria for games, then this is 4/5 maybe 5/5.
But I hated it. I hated how I felt playing the game. I hated the story and the misery of it all. I hated the ending. Playing the game was fun overall and it does everything it sets out to do, but I hated what it doing and why it was doing it. It left a bad taste in my mouth (which is maybe the point?).
Anyway, a good game that I don't recommend.
But I hated it. I hated how I felt playing the game. I hated the story and the misery of it all. I hated the ending. Playing the game was fun overall and it does everything it sets out to do, but I hated what it doing and why it was doing it. It left a bad taste in my mouth (which is maybe the point?).
Anyway, a good game that I don't recommend.
2018
2022
This review contains spoilers
An extremely clever game that doesn't quite stick the landing. Considered a "spiritual successor" of Portal, the gaming mechanics alone are worth a playthrough. The story is engaging, though pretty confusing at the end. It ultimately won me over and I would certainly recommend it, but I wish they had done a little more to bring it together and lead into something.
2018
This is the best game you've never heard of. The story of a bard trying to be a hero, but never really succeeding. The story of people and all their messes. A story of a witch trying to save the world. A story of dealing with death and grief and rage.
And most importantly, a story of hope.
What a game. What a stupendous game. I wish I could play it again with fresh eyes.
And most importantly, a story of hope.
What a game. What a stupendous game. I wish I could play it again with fresh eyes.
2022
2013
2018
This is a cute game, but I got bored. The idea is great, but it drags on too long. Maybe if I broke it up into a few playing sessions, but its almost too short to do that, but too long for what its trying to do.
I don't hate it or anything, it does what its trying to do and its a clever game (and the ending especially is a neat twist), but even so, I don't think I would play this one again.
I don't hate it or anything, it does what its trying to do and its a clever game (and the ending especially is a neat twist), but even so, I don't think I would play this one again.
2018
2021