Honestly I only picked this up because I heard that, at the end, there's a "proceed only if you're alone, and not streaming or recording. Only those who have climbed are welcome" screen. I wanted to be part of that exclusive club. But it was so much more than that. A pure delight and immediately one of my favourite games.

Partly a unique and punishing platformer, but also a meandering audio essay on gaming, the nature of challenge, and many other topics. Evoked genuine emotion in a way few games manage. Conveyed the feeling of a being an intensely personal journey. Deepened my understanding of gaming as a medium. The trailer notes that the game was made for "a certain kind of person", and I think I must be that kind of person.

Honestly I only picked this up because I heard that, at the end, there's a "proceed only if you're alone, and not streaming or recording. Only those who have climbed are welcome" screen. I wanted to be part of that exclusive club. But it was so much more than that. A pure delight and immediately one of my favourite games. Partly a unique and punishing platformer, but also a meandering audio essay on gaming, the nature of challenge, and many other topics. Evoked genuine emotion in a way few games manage. Conveyed the feeling of a being an intensely personal journey. Deepened my understanding of gaming as a medium. The trailer notes that the game was made for "a certain kind of person", and I think I must be that kind of person.