9.1 hours played
Written 9 days ago
Firstly, the game can be finished within 10 hours quite easily. Which is a nice pace for a 2 hr of playtime per day to finish it within the week.
The movement feels good and is fair, meaning at no point do you feel cheated because you couldn't grab a ledge or wall or anything else. It introduces different mechanics with each level, without making them too hard to adapt to (a certain boss-fight is a little test of skill.... takes a little to do). Enemies are mostly approachable, with only 1-2 enemies being a pain in the bottom. I will deduct a little because I believe the slow-down-time thingy should be a specific button instead of a joystick, and for the time trials for being SO goddamn annoying to do (I gave up on beating the records, ain't got time for that) yet they are... fair... i am just bad.
8/10 gameplay
The story is a slow buildup, with brewing suspicions, a pivotal moment when you have to choose between A and B which will determine between the proper ending and the alternate ending (a little obvious, it gives hints, don't worry). transitioning into a slightly big exposition dumping section where some things are made clear, culminating into a tear falling, emotion inducing scene. The characters MAKE sense, and you can be empathetic about their situations. The whole plot of ERASE EVERYTHING is a little over the top... but all fine apart from that.
9/10 story
The graphics are... pixels... HOWEVER these pixels are goddamn gorgeous. Levels are made nice, the avatars move fluently, there are always new animations for them with each level/chapter. There are a few instances of scenery and moving set pieces being a combination of 2d and 3d which is cool. And you always know what's what on the screen without a second look. Also, do yourself a favor and admire the backgrounds... HOLY they are pices of art each and every one of them.
10/10 graphics (looks)
Final score: 9/10
This is a must experience at least once in your lifetime. Platforming is not for everybody, but it is well implemented, The story is good, the imagery is VERY pretty, and the gameplay is solid. Also, for those that know, gotta say... best daughter, would love/care for/hug her. This is father propaganda