GameCloud: "It’s incredible the way that the simple act of storytelling can capture our hearts, and bring out our deepest emotions in the most unexpected ways. I would often argue that a good story can help anyone get through the toughest times, and this is why I think a game like Gone Home is going to be critically successful. It’s our first major step into completely new territory, and I suspect that many editorials will initially pardon it’s shortcomings because of how the experience makes them feel, and I appreciate that.
However, I want to see this for what it truly is, and that’s beginning of something great. It’s not a perfect experience, and it’s not really a great “game” by definition either. Gone Home is simply an incredible story that approaches subjects that once would never have made sense in a video game, and you know what, one of the greatest things about it is that the fact that I’m confident it would fail as a film. This is an unbelievably import achievement for our industry, and why this game deserves to be recognised. (regardless of our score) If you’re looking for something new, download it."
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.
