OnlySP: Gone Home has been a passion of mine since the first hint of it hit the internet. The Fullbright Company’s Gone Home graced our list of most anticipated games of 2013 – one of the few independent titles to do so in a year of massive AAA games. All accounts so far reveal a richly atmospheric exploration of human space, telling narrative through the things all around, and a fundamentally single player experience. We recently got in touch with Steve Gaynor of Fullbright to ask him a few questions about Gone Home, their approach to environmental storytelling, and the single player experience.
Dave writes: "If you’re a fan of walking simulators, then the name probably sticks in the throat, but let’s ‘own it’ and chuck the best and mightiest of the genre into a bear pit and let them have at it! Hoo-rah! As with most genre lists, there’s some controversy about what does or doesn’t constitute a walking simulator. Dialogue and navigation is preferred over puzzles and more intensive interaction like combat or QTEs. Jumping/crouching is positively frowned upon. Strap on your hiking boots and let’s ramble!"
Starting today, Drawful 2, Gone Home, Hob, and Totally Reliable Delivery Service are free at Epic Games Store. The free game offers run until April 9 at 10 AM. Once you claim them, they’re yours to keep.
If you're a fan of the narrative-driven walking simulator genre, then these titles really need to be in your Switch games library.
