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[CompleteGlobalSaturation]

The visuals of the game are fantastic, but it seems this game has 'limited' gameplay overall. In some ways it looks like a tech demo. Still, I'm not averse to playing interactive movies if the story and overall presentation is good. Worth playing or an easy skip?

 

[DenchDeckard]

I thought it was fantastic on a 4090 pc and earphones.

I was a bit stoned though.

 

[killatopak]

If you have GP, yeah. Otherwise, wait for a massive price drop.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

its dawgshit

 

[Kilau]

its awesome

 

[TintoConCasera]

I'll check it out once it's on a deep sale.

 

[NuclearDiarrhea]

Play it on Youtube.

 

[MH3M3D]

Short answer: No
Long answer: Hell No

 

[M1chl]

On GP maybe for like an hour or so, paying for that? Nah

 

[GymWolf]

Only if you really wanna feel like a crazy bitch.

 

[MH3M3D]

Only if you really wanna feel like a crazy bitch.

Yes its a crazy bitch simulator

 

[Gonzito]

In my opinion NO

 

[Phobos Base]

Not really, it's beautiful but gameplay is combat that you can literally get to play itself, walking forwards and trying to get the camera at the precise angle to solve puzzles.

 

[TheGodfather07]

You need endurance to play this game because it's boring as fuck. My eyelids got heavy everytime I played it. In the end I gave up.

 

[GrayChild]

It's a 6 hour-long game that at times feels as unnecessarily padded as a Ubisoft open-world slop.

Now that takes some serious talent.

 

[acm2000]

its a great experience but you HAVE to wear headphones or have a good surround setup

 

[DirtInUrEye]

Has it got skill based matchmaking?

 

[Moses85]

No, watch a movie instead.

 

[T-0800]

 

[Schmendrick]

It´s worth seeing.
"Playing" though....
If you`re already on GP, absolutely have a look.
If you ponder about purchasing it: don`t.

 

[Bartski]

yes

 

[Roberts]

This game is very polarising for a reason - the character you control goes through a mental hell in the first game and this one is about her gaining confidence and be in control of her own destiny, told in a very un-fun, sad but low-key inspiring way. It is a very emphatic look at the character and her struggles, so I guess the game demands you, the player, to feel empathy for her as well otherwise it will be a colossal pain in the ass to play through.

Fights are awesome. Simple as fuck, but visceral and brutal. I felt every hit so much more than a typical action game where you just spam all the buttons to beat up baddies.

 

[Judge Magister]

It's worth it if you liked the first one. Otherwise skip and prioritize other games.

 

[Thief1987]

Youtube version maybe

 

[elbourreau]

Find a youtube 4k PC maxed out walkthrough. You can't play what there is not a game. But it's very pretty.

 

[Lootlord]

No. It was a slog to play through.

 

[The Infectious Paradox]

 

[cormack12]

Yes.

 

[Terenty]

What I didn't get is why all the voices inside her head were encouraging and supporting instead of demeaning and insulting?

As far as I know the horror of suffering schizophrenia is having these invasive thoughts/voices that constantly try to bring you down, not support you.

So even thematically this "game" is a fail

 

[Hyet]

what do you mean playing?

 

[DinoD]

I'd give it a whirl if it was on PS.

 

[cormack12]

What I didn't get is why all the voices inside her head were encouraging and supporting instead of demeaning and insulting?

As far as I know the horror of suffering schizophrenia is having these invasive thoughts/voices that constantly try to bring you down, not support you.

So even thematically this "game" is a fail

Did you play the first game?

 

[Schmendrick]

bright theme

 

[Terenty]

Did you play the first game?

The first couple hours or so

 

[The Infectious Paradox]

bright theme

Just now realized you can change it. Good looking out.

 

[cormack12]

The first couple hours or so

The more positive voices are kind of her journey at the end of the first game. She resolves a lot of the anger and anxiety, but obviously not all of it.

The second game builds on that and this is about her coming to terms with what happened and expressing empathy of the giants and generally growing to move past the last of the trauma (imo) with hope and acceptance.

 

[Roman Empire]

Worth it only if you enjoyed the first one and has Gamepass. It's beautiful on all levels but too short.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

 

[Jaybe]

I played it on YouTube

 

[scydrex]

No. Watch it on yourube.

 

[Schmendrick]

Just now realized you can change it. Good looking out.

 

[Kataploom]

It's a great experience if you know what you're getting into, it's pretty much an interactive movie but one I liked a lot

 

[Terenty]

The more positive voices are kind of her journey at the end of the first game. She resolves a lot of the anger and anxiety, but obviously not all of it.

The second game builds on that and this is about her coming to terms with what happened and expressing empathy of the giants and generally growing to move past the last of the trauma (imo) with hope and acceptance.

I see, but from my, admittedly limited, knowledge schizophrenia doesn't go away, it's not something you can work through and leave behind, it's an illness that's there for the rest of your life and can only be managed through proper medication.

I understand it's a fantasy game, but if they pride themselves on tackling serious subject matter it rings quite hollow to make everything rainbows and sunshine imho

 

[Braag]

If you want a cinematic experience, then sure. It's short, has bunch of walking, some truly amazing visuals and audio, the combat is not very complex but it is super cinematic, also it has a few cool set pieces. The puzzles are okayish.

 

[cormack12]

I see, but from my, admittedly limited, knowledge schizophrenia doesn't go away, it's not something you can work through and leave behind, it's an illness that's there for the rest of your life and can only be managed through proper medication.

I understand it's a fantasy game, but if they pride themselves on tackling serious subject matter it rings quite hollow to make everything rainbows and sunshine imho

I guess it's down to what you believe. The studio did consult with eminent specialists in the field it's worth mentioning.

Yeah, ultimately schizophrenia isn't something that 'goes away' but through experiences and reduction in anxiety you can move into a healthier place. Reframing certain triggers, a reduction in stress and reflective insight can all contribute to embracing a more positive mindset. That's how I interpret the journey of the two games. I wouldn't expect a third title to have no voices for example.

At the end of the day, none of us are experts and have to just take a leap based on what is presented or we've generally touched on in life, through books or experiences.

 

[Hudo]

I see it as Xbox' attempt at making a Sony "cinematic game". Take that for what you will.

 

[Topher]

Perhaps just for the animations and overall visuals. Not very good in terms of a game though.

 

[winjer]

No, not really.
If you can get it for free, like on gamepass, maybe play it for an hour, just to see the graphics and stuff.

 

[nemiroff]

That's subjective, and I'm not even sure about my own concrete conclusion about the experience.

However, what's not subjective is that what's there is very well made

 

[SimTourist]

The story didn't really leave any impression on me, I couldn't tell you what happened in that game a year later