The Almost Gone

Playing this as a mobile game was a terrible experience. The game seemed underdeveloped and poorly executed. The game setup is very small and hard to use. Things such as the inventory and the pop ups were very glitchy and you couldn’t read half of the words that came on the screen because of how bad it was designed. Honestly I regret downloading this, I felt like it was a waste of money and I genuinely want my money back.

The puzzle is played out more through the story than it is through gameplay… likely would have gotten similar experience in less time by just watching the walk through. End occurred too rapidly to feel satisfying. Aesthetics look like Monument Valley… but has very little of the grace and actual puzzle of that brilliant game. Likely would have rated this higher if I hadn’t thought it was going to be like MV. Interesting story that unfolds… quite spooky in places, clever in others…both were fun. Worth the time for .99 USD, but I’m not fond of inventory puzzles so, had I know that’s what this was, I probably wouldn’t have gotten it. Had difficulty playing on my iPad as interactive circles were too close to navigation map and settings hamburger menu. I would click the circle to interact with an item but open the map instead… got a weird glitch in the inventory that would show two of the same item at the same time. Bugs frustrating enough that I ended up switching to my phone mid game and had to start again (tho easier 2nd time as I already new the codes to jump ahead).

This was awesome

Good Game 😃

Almost reminds me of the genius of the Monument Valley Games Series. Well done, especially with your motifs.

Navigation was constantly frustrating, especially in the bigger maps. Chapter 3 & 4 were pretty good. The ending seemed like they did not have enough budget to design the puzzles. Story is so-so… I know it’s meant to be tragic family story, but it’s not really immersive, and kind of cliche.

Boxed game

I felt this game was the perfect difficulty for me. I really enjoyed working out the puzzles.

Could not get into this game. Everything was sooo small, not at all like in the photos on the app page. Just hated it. Sorry I spent the $.

If the minds behind “The Room”, got together in a party with the Developers behind “Monument Valley” and started chatting the the twisted minds behind “Rusty Lake” and wanted to do a game that evoked the sentiment behind “Life Is Strange” then… well I guess that’s what happened here. A most excellent puzzler - a dark story where you, as the lead character - seem to be on quest to understand the psychosis behind their parents (probable) death. Kids won’t get this detail, adults however who understand how they inherit their parents problems probably will. The subject matter is dark - suicide is strongly implied as behind at least one death, as is drugs, alcohol and infidelity. As such this game is pretty raw. That said, it was deeply thought provoking. I, for one, was extremely impressed with the depth of the story telling. The imagery and settings were extremely well done. Bravo to the developers. If you’re into pondering how part A connects to scene 3 then this is your game. No action here though - your brain does all the hard work and you can otherwise take your time over the game. Which, for me, is exactly how I like my games.