Forbes - Critics won’t stop talking about Gone Home, which is currently one of the highest rated games of the year with only giants like BioShock Infinite and The Last of Us ahead of it on the Metacritic charts. It’s a title that blurs the line between game and film, and not with “cinematic combat.” Rather, it’s more of an experiment in storytelling, and one that does a lot of things well.
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.
I really enjoyed it, definitely a great emotional journey.