Posted on: October 16, 2021
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A simple story told in a different way
It is entirely plausible to believe that a large amount of low ratings for the game is due to political reasons, and not a true assessment of the game. This is an early "walking simulator" game, and it tries to tell its story through a more passive, not-much-action packed game-play, and sets a precedent for many future acclaimed games - such as The Vanishing of Ethan Carter and What Remains of Edith Finch. It is quite simple, and succeeds in conveying the story, but certainly when compared to future games of the genre it has aged a bit. (spoilers-free, mildly cryptic story-related commentary ahead) The plot is a product of our world, and can only make any sense because of it. Certainly under some sort of utopia it would be considered a somewhat bland experience, but this couldn't be further from our reality - and that's why the story of this game works. The element that adds interest to the plot is kind of political, and therefore if you either do not know anything about it, or have strong feelings towards it, you may dislike it. (end of story related commentary) Overall, I find it to be a worthwhile experience if on sale, but attention must be brought to a few flaws. It is a shame that some parts of the story did not have much development, such as the ones concerning the grandfather, or perhaps a little more "conflict" in relation to the parents - although I will recognize that things are more realistic how they are in the game. And of course, a review here on GOG illustrates my largest frustration: "This a game about a girl who walks really slowly, [t]he poor thing has arthritis in both knees...". The speed at which the character walks is annoyingly slow and will cause frustration.
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