GodisaGeek: "In the space of a month, this independent developer’s PC game has sold 50,000 copies – 50,000. Now, far be it for me to diminish the achievement of Fullbright, because that isn’t my intention. I’m more interested in asking the question: Why? Why haven’t more people jumped on-board? With a Metacritic score of 89 and a studio with individual credits on BioShock 2′s Minerva’s Den, you’d think Gone Home would be racking up more elaborate numbers. However, people seem to have a problem with the so-called “value”. Currently available on Steam for £14.99/€18.99, Gone Home offers up about two to three hours of entertainment and that leaves a bad taste in the mouths of many. Harking back to last year, thatgamecompany’s Journey garnered a similar response from people. However, just like Jenova Chen’s masterpiece, Gone Home is an example of why this art can tell stories that movies, literature and television can’t."
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.
