A review of The Wreck, a 3D visual novel by The Pixel Hunt that follows a young woman named Junon relieving a car crash in her memories.
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "After all the pieces have been placed and THE END is scrawled onto Junon's script, there's a true sense of finality once the last dialogue choice is made. While the draft is complete, it's also somewhat at odds with its cyclical structure. How it explores these themes – the recurring cycles of trauma, reckoning with losing a loved one, the inability to fully appreciate events in the moment – and marries them with its limited mechanics can be red meat for good YouTube essays. But how it ties mechanics with meaning leads to annoying repetition and diminished involvement over time. A hearty recommendation for visual novel aficionados based on its story, but I wish The Wreck left more of a dent on me."
The Wreck is a visual novel that sees you reliving an accident and delving into your past. Will you want to keep turning the metaphorical page? JDR releases the handbrake on today's review.
"There’s a category at The Game Awards called Games For Impact. It’s an award for thought-provoking games that tackle some real-world issues, with Celeste and Gris being among its previous winners. The Wreck is one such game that shines a light on some heavy themes." Tony @ Thumb Culture
