Well, now that we’re edging on the end of June, I figured that I would get this review out finally!
This is the story of Carl and June, and probably the saddest “game” I’ve ever played. I use the term “game” loosely, as it’s more of a visual novel with some light puzzling aspects. Most of the game is walking around and pushing one button. (Great for all of you “non-gamers out there!!) In saying that, it’s worth the time!!
It’s available on PlayStation 4, PC (Steam) (which is what I played it on), and Nintendo Switch.
This game has such a beautiful, sad story. Carl and June are celebrating Carl’s birthday at their favourite place (a dock by the water),
When a devastating car accident kills June and leaves Carl in a wheelchair.
You find June’s paintings again, which have been covered up as they are a painful reminder, and by touching each of them you can play out different scenarios to see if the situation could have played out differently, could you have sacrificed someone else to save your beloved June? Could you have saved her??
The visuals of this game are stunning, I absolutely love the art style that they chose. And, the music is so soothing. I am very happy that none of the characters talk as it leaves more up to you and your imagination to piece together and annoying voice actors don’t detract from the story.
The one down side to this game is a lack of camera control so there are many times throughout the game where you have to go through a door that you can’t see, but if it takes me a few more minutes to figure out where I’m going, it doesn’t detract from the overall heartfelt experience of it, and that’s what this is… it’s less a game, and more “an experience”
I would give it a solid
4 out of 5 Stars
Pick up your copy, or at least check out the trailer, on Steam today!
CHEERS!!
That’s pretty sad indeed! Interesting concept though.
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It’s so wonderfully sad. I feel like any reader would really appreciate the story building components in it, even if they’re not gamers!
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Sounds interesting, even for a non gamer like me.
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It’s not really a game. It’s more of an unfolding story, really as a reader I feel that you would really enjoy it!
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It does look pretty but I’ll admit the empty eye thing kind of scares me…
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Oh, it’s super creepy! Especially with the theme of the game! But, it works so well!!
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I am glad you had fun. Thanks for the post. I have never seen or played a video game
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Well, when we meet some day I’ll be sure to change that! 😉💖
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Fingers crossed…..
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This sounds like it would make me cry but at the same time looks really beautiful!
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It’s so beautiful! It’s really worth the play through. Not super exciting gameplay, but the unfolding story keeps you wanting to see what will happen!! 💖💖
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OMG I didn’t know you did video game reviews!! *happy squeals* I stuck this one on my wishlist some time ago but it looked a little too sad for me at the time. Might have to pick it up now!
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It’s definitely sad, but it’s also super sweet. I had it pre-ordered and got it when it first came out… And then didn’t get a chance to play it until now. Ha ha!!
I do a lot of different game reviews (it gives me an excuse to play games guilt free when I know I should be reading. Ha ha!) I usually do tabletop, or indie video games. 😄💖
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Imma keep an eye on it and get it during the summer sale! 😀
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I usually ALWAYS wait for the sales! My rule of thumb with steam is never buy anything unless it goes at least 50% Off, because they ALWAYS DO! Ha ha! This was the only game that I bought pretty much right away… And it took me until now to play it! 😂😂
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