This game hits differently when I play it today. Road 96 takes place in a totalitarian country where children are constantly trying to escape the country. A lot is going on in this game that you’ll hear about throughout the game. The game is a walking simulator. This seems to have replaced the “adventure game”Continue reading “One of the Best Stories in a Video Game | Road 96”
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Open Roads: A Good Story and Compelling Mystery
I had a lot of fun with Open Roads, though probably not for the reasons the developers intended. I’m from Michigan, and some things in this game made me smile. The game takes place in 2003 and refers back to events in the 1960s. In this walking simulator, you play as Tess and go onContinue reading “Open Roads: A Good Story and Compelling Mystery”
Dear Esther is Wonderful and Majestic, but Short
Dear Esther is a walking simulator/adventure game. This genre minimizes the gameplay and focuses on telling a story. It is a modern adaptation of the classic text and point-and-click adventure games from the 80s. These games are usually shorter and much easier. They also cut out or simplify the puzzles and eliminate the one-hit deaths.Continue reading “Dear Esther is Wonderful and Majestic, but Short”
Firewatch Tells a Wonderful Story and is a Beautiful Game
Firewatch is a wonderful game that focuses on telling the player a story. The gameplay is kept to a minimum, and you spend most of your time exploring a park. It is a relaxing game, even though it tries to create tension in the game. The opening sequence can be a bit of a gutContinue reading “Firewatch Tells a Wonderful Story and is a Beautiful Game”