Logan Schultz from BagoGames writes: The release of Gone Home in August of 2013 caused a ripple in the video game industry, with critics and gamers alike buzzing about a unique and interactive story game on the PC. Two and a half years (and a cancelled console port) later, and The Fullbright Company has finally managed to bring Gone Home to PS4 and Xbox One. Gone Home: Console Edition succeeds at maintaining the simplistic gameplay and effective storytelling of the PC version while bringing the revolutionary title to new audiences.
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.
