Adam Lloyd writes: "Since it was first revealed, The Old City: Leviathan has attracted many comparisons to other story-heavy games such as Dear Esther and Gone Home. This seems like an apt association. The indie adventure title is a narrative-driven experience that focusses solely on the plot. Everything else is secondary.
The developers at PostMod Softworks are very upfront about this fact, and their Steam storefront spells this out quite clearly. While certain members of the gaming community would disparagingly describe the game as a “walking simulator”, other people who are looking for a unique story experience may want to investigate further. During our playthrough, we were joined by lead designer Blaine Bowen, who shed some light on the development of the game, and the community’s reaction to it."
Avoiderdragon: Art house games are becoming more prominent these days for some reason. While they’re still pretty much niche, experimental titles are gaining more exposure since games like Limbo, Dear Esther, and Gone Home. There are then games like Serena that even have interesting real-life backstories that led to their development. So when a new one comes out, like this one, those who are into this genre would like to dig in a bit and see what it’s about.
Game review of the recent 'narrative exploration game' The Old City: Leviathan.
From the review: "The Old City: Leviathan is a bold game for its complete focus on the narrative that translates into a gameplay experience that is both atmospheric and haunting. While the game's story can sometimes become too obscure for its own good, the majority of the narrative experience shouldn't be missed by adventurous gamers."
