This game is such a roller coaster of emotions. Some of the most beautiful imagery I've ever seen in a video game. Genuinely awesome soundtrack (both the licensed music and original material).
There were moments when it was frustrating and boring, and the storytelling can sometimes be way to literal and explanation based.
But I truly did love the story underneath, as it was one of hope and the importance of connection to get through rough times. Some subjects hit real close to home for me, and at times it can get quite depressing, but this strong sense of hope and helping each other is always there to lift you back up.
Again, some game mechanics and cut scenes really didn't work for me, but other parts of the game will be forever in my mind.
I'm rating it a 7.5<->10.5 out of 10. I've decided conventional scales don't cut it for games like this.
I would love to know your opinions if you want to share them!
I absolutely agree with what you've said, some parts didn't work for me either, but overall, it was a great experience. I kept me thinking weeks after finishing it. The underlying theme is fascinating - uplifting and depressing at the same time, if that makes any sense. The way things are done sometimes hit home so hard that I had to rewatch certain parts in videos and kept debating it with a friend who had also played the game.
It's great to read that you've enjoyed it too. Also curious what others think. (This post would also fit well into https://lemmy.ml/c/patientgamers)
It really does make sense to me what you said :).
I'll check out that community too. Is cross-posting or something similar a thing on lemmy?
:D Yes, cross-posting works, means, I've seen it before, but I'm not certain how one does it :)
Found the button that lets you cross-post (better late than never :P)