Adventure games have come and gone - but Gone Home is something different - something personal. The Fullbright Comany is made up by some of the same minds behind BioShock, so it is no surprise that the story is the main selling point of this short, yet poignant, adventure. If you want a break from shooting, frustration and violence - this is the game for you. For an hour or two you can simply explore and find characters who you never meet, but boy do you ever get to know them.
Presentation: Shot entirely in a first-person mode, you explore a mansion (in 1995). The game isn't hyper realistic, but certain elements stand out - from family portraits to the lighting effects. The game is also set during a monster storm - so thunder and lightning play a big part of the ambiance - as does the ... |
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