Posted on: December 29, 2017

Lazzarus101

Games: 419 Reviews: 16

Not Bad Not Good / Non Male e Non Bene

----- ENGLISH REVIEW ----- This game is very short It took me less than 2 hours, I doubt it can be longer than 3 hours for anyone. The story is not bad and it can be interesting and emotional, it depends if you like this kind of story. I got this game in the GOG piñata so it’s ok, but I don’t think the normal price is good, because it’s really too short and it is not repayable, not in the short term. ----- RECENSIONE ITALIANA ----- Questo gioco è davvero corto ci ho messo meno di 2 ore per finirlo, dubito che possa essere più lungo di 3 ore per chiunque. Ho trovato questo gioco nella piñata di GOG quindi è ok, ma credo che il prezzo normale non vada bene, perché il gioco è davvero troppo breve e non è rigiocabile, non nel breve periodo almeno.

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Posted on: November 25, 2015

Granny7989

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Games: 197 Reviews: 2

Get in the sale. Join the discussion.

Considering that there are a lot of polarised reviews on the game, I strongly believe that this is a game that people should play to get their own opinion. I enjoyed playing this game. I went in with zero expectations and I was pleasantly surprised by the story and gameplay. I was intrigued by the story that kept me pressing on to find the next bit. I liked it. I even enjoyed some of the environmental story telling that goes on if you pay attention to your surroundings. Despite my praise, I do not believe it is worth the price that it's going for (12.29 GBP at the time of writing). That's too much for a game that lasts a couple of hours. I originally was given the installer (not from GOG) by a work colleague to check out. Because of the enjoyment I had, I wanted to buy my own copy to support the developers. But 12.29 GBP was too much for me so I waited for it to go on sale before I purchased it. Regardless of your opinion after playing this game, this is a game that everyone should play. But I feel that's this game is only worth of few GBP/USD/etc. Get it in a sale. Be part of the discussion.

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Posted on: February 7, 2017

kazerniel

Games: 46 Reviews: 1

I'm in love with this game

A wonderful game, an interesting investigation conveyed in a private and subtle way. The atmosphere and the little details are amazing. The "ghost" plotline is just creepily borderline convincing enough to be left to the player's own judgement if they believe it's supernatural or not. (Warning for a single jumpscare.) I loved how through gradually unlocking various areas of the house we get to know the family members' life, their struggles and happiness. I left the game with a strong sense of abandonment, as I wanted to keep being part of this family I got to know so intimately. I heartily recommend the game to everyone who loves exploring environments, and piece together the story from it. (Also I love the voice actress of Sam.)

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Posted on: August 15, 2014

kuritzo

Games: 30 Reviews: 1

Gone Home - Short and boring

The game takes about an hour at most to win; it consists of running around an abandoned house mindlessly clicking on anything and everything in an effort to find out what the game is about - you find this out after about 15 minutes, and even though you expect there to be something new, something interesting to be unveiled, that is it. 0/10, don't buy.

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Posted on: February 26, 2017

kdgog

Games: Reviews: 67

I really enjoyed this

I like games which tell stories. Recently I have been enjoying a computer game genre sometimes described as "walking simulators" - games which aren't based on fast action, shooting, jumping and so on, but are instead more introspective affairs utilising exploration and story as their main elements, occasionally with a few puzzles. Last night I played Gone Home and recommend it if you're interested in this genre. The setting: June 7, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Gone home is an interactive exploration simulator. Interrogate every detail of a seemingly normal house to discover the story of the people who live there. Open any drawer and door. Pick up objects and examine them to discover clues. Uncover the events of one family's lives by investigating what they've left behind. I have to be careful what I say since I don't want to give anything away. It hit the perfect sweet spot for me. It's not too long (you can complete it in an evening; quicker if you don't explore every nook and cranny); it inspired different emotions at different times, rather than being one-note; it has believability; it offers an interesting premise and a compelling story revealed gradually. I think most people, gamers or not, could get something from this game if you approach it in a relaxed way, a bit like curling up with a good book. I'm glad games like this exist. [Note: despite the possibly ominous setting it is not a horror/jumpscare/Hollywood thriller type of story, so if you avoid those types of games, don't avoid Go Home! It’s heart is about families/people.]

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