Recent reviews by pH. RustySpannerz

Started playing it and like the aesthetic, I can live with janky visuals and actually it looks quite good. It seems the puzzles aren't too hard so far. But I figured out the answer for one puzzle and couldn't continue until I figured out how to get the player character to know the answer, so can be a little stupid like that. Decided to give up when I had to look something up online and it said I had to collect bees in a cloth and feed them to a butler, in no way would I have figured that out because it doesn't make any sense. So I assume there will be more puzzles like this and won't be wasting any more time.

So I've been playing for a couple of hours (writing this while waiting for the next round) and I think this game has a lot of potential. I've played PUBG and Fortnite and neither of them were anywhere near as much fun as this is, and this is only the start!

I thought Gone Home was absolutely fantastic. It was beautifully atmospheric, the thunder giving me a fright every time it thundered. I absolutely love unravelling a story when I play a game, and that's what this is. It's an interactive story, with every note that you read placing another piece to the puzzle of where are your family. I didn't know what to expect when I played this game, and I think that's the best way to play it. I think you have to want to play a game with no action. It's wonderfully crafted with thought going into your character and her relationship with her family. I felt at home in my character's body, I felt scared for her, and I felt happy for her.

Perhaps the price is a little high, I bought it for £4 or so on a sale, but I think £8 is an appropriate price point. It took me 2 and half hours to play, offering very little replayability. Except perhaps in a few years once I've forgotten what has happened. But that playtime is the equivelent to watching a film. And I pay £7 to go to the cinema, or £10 to buy a new DVD.

I loved this game and would definitely recommend it if you enjoy unravelling a story. And perhaps it's on sale.