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Posted on: August 12, 2014
SludgeSlave
Games: 363 Reviews: 15
Not a Game
Like another reviewer said, this isn't a game. This is a short "find the key" experiment with a bad story driving it along. There are no puzzles. There is no challenge. There are no obstacles to overcome. No skill or thought is necessary to complete it. This isn't a game.
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Posted on: April 20, 2017
PyreBall
Verified ownerGames: 211 Reviews: 6
A Study in World Building
This game is quite polarizing, and I'm one of those who falls into the positive camp. Yes, it is quite short and the gameplay is overly simplistic even for an adventure game, but this little gem transcends all that with its story and atmosphere. The story starts out feeling like a murder mystery or even a supernatural horror game, but as it progresses it turns out to be a much more personal and engaging story about growing up and finding oneself that will keep you mesmerized until the very end. The immersion is helped greatly thanks to the loving recreation of the 90s that game takes place in and the fascinating side stories you can investigate as you go. I took off a star because of the length. It's hard to justify even a $10 price tag for three hours of game play (5-6 if you look into the side content), so wait for it to go on sale to get the best bang for the buck. Despite its faults, the heart warming story and incredibly detailed, nostalgia-laden setting make this game so much more than so many of the reviews here make it out to be.
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Posted on: January 24, 2018
natalieshark
Games: 15 Reviews: 2
Slow burn
This game was an interesting experience for me as I went in expecting a horror. The game does cultivate a bit of a horror element, so I kept waiting for the jump scares. After a while though, I began to realise the game was more about unfolding a larger story. If you're the kind of person who skips through dialogue in games, this probably isn't the one for you. But if you like the idea of being a detective, and piecing together random elements to create a bigger whole, then this game is for you.
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Posted on: March 7, 2018
obscurelyric
Games: Reviews: 3
A delicious slice of recent history
Gone Home is a walking simulator, so it's going to be a short, narrative-based experience. Reading through the reviews left here, there are several that are akin to a "Don't like music. 2 stars for the beer" critique of a concert. Those feel like terribly unfair reviews to leave. For anyone who lived through the 90's, particularly the Riot Grrrl movement, this is a gem. Parts will remind you of your own childhood and teens, and Gone Home is almost worth it for nostalgia's sake alone. It has a creepy feel to it too, though I'm still uncertain whether that's down to the isolated, eerie atmosphere or because it's like visiting a forgotten memory, twisted and resurrected. There's a peculiar coming of age story to be found in it too. People may not enjoy it, and that's fine, though I found it ruffled me plenty. It's not a blockbuster of a story, it's simply a about some people and the struggles they endured in their ordinary lives. As many people share the same struggle, it deserves to be told whatever some of the reviews here believe. And for those who feel free of this struggle - we did this for you.
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Posted on: June 4, 2015
ZethM
Games: 180 Reviews: 1
Realistic adventure game
I don't really understand all of the negative reviews for this game, I thought it was pretty cool. As of this writing the game is only 5 dollars, so it's a great time to pick it up. Just like the game says, its an interactive exploration simulator. You're not a space marine, a special forces operative with robot limbs, an ex-cop security specialist with robot limbs, or a drugged-out Italian maintenance worker (with robot limbs). You're a girl home from college, and when you arrive you can tell something is wrong in your house. Interact and explore your simulated environment to find out what the hell is going on. Approach it like a book. What you see may not be reality. Like I said, its 5 bucks. buy it and enjoy the story.
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