Kentucky Route Zero: PC Edition

In spite of its awesome quality up to its breaking, the Linux version of the game does not work. There is a general bug at Act II, Scene V among basically all distributions. (See https://steamcommunity.com/app/231200/discussions/0/1751276551821695361/ and count me in…) Linux gamers -- beware of this scam! You are not getting what you paid for.

Simply put, this game tries to be cohesive but it falls short where it matters the most, the dialogue & story. It builds atmosphere well, and has interesting visuals. It is essentially a nice art project, a 2d walking simulator. The dialogue+story is scatter brained because it tries to have a choice in dialogue and minor branches in the narrative but ends up appearing disjointed, which really breaks immersion. The worst part is the ending, which is really underwhelming, banal and almost abrupt.

Every so often, a games comes around that completely shatters what we have come to expect in terms of what a videogame is supposed to be. Kentucky Route Zero is one such game, and I emplore you to sit down and play it. In the fear of spoilers, I will break down the basic concept of the game. You play as Conway, a man who drives a delivery truck for an antique shop. Accompanying his is an old dog with a straw hat. The game is played with your mouse entirely, as you point, click, and make choices while exploring the entoxicating and enchanting world of well, Kentucky. What this games lacks in triple A graphics, it more than makes up for in terms of atmosphere, soundtrack and well written characters. You are not simply a bystander to the evolving story, you are directly influencing it, writing it, bending it to your own taste. In a way, you are the storyteller, and it enforces that feeling greatly throughout the whole experience. If I have in the least peeked your interest in this game, do yourself a favor, buy it, sit down and get ready for a game that makes you think, laugh, cry and wonder. Kentucky Route Zero is well worth your time and will keep your brain occupied for the longest of times after you've put it down. Now we just need Act V

I use to enjoy point and click games, but I really don't understand this one. It has no meaning, dialogs are pure nonsense and I couldn't find a reason to continue my journey in this adventure. I feel really disappointed.

What a gorgeous game. I've never really seen anything like it before. I'm still on Act 1, Scene 3 but so far I'm speechless. It's so beautiful and weird.