Игрок 7182·Рекомендует·10 ч в игре

i've never been so completely immersed and of a character as i was playing this game for the first time. the writers and artist were clearly working so closely with each other, and it comes of so beautifully and accurately in the experience. <333

Игрок 5666·Рекомендует·2 ч в игре

I absolutely loved my playthrough, and I recognised many parts of myself listening to Kasio's plights and problems, and especially her interactions with her mam, as I've experienced almost the same thing. If Found has a genuinely beautiful art style, and the eraser and writing mechanic are both very creative game mechanics, but also cleverly thought out thematic tools of destruction and spiralling, and creation and uplifting. My one complaint is not entirely understanding the black hole/anomaly plotline, but that could very well be my own fault. Overall, I highly reccommend this, especially to trans people struggling with fitting in and hope for the future.

Игрок 3261·Рекомендует·10 ч в игре

Strongly recommended: If Found… I've mentioned in a couple of reviews that visual novels aren't exactly my jam. For one thing, reading off a screen is always more uncomfortable compared to paper or an e-reader. And the genre as a whole always seemed a bit like trying to force a square peg into a round hole - emulating books, a media format that's built on slow, methodical, and passive consumption, in a format like video games, that prioritizes player engagement and agency. However, a big part of being a gamer (and just a well-rounded person, really) is, every once in a while, stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something you otherwise might not. And honestly, for something like If Found…, with such an intriguing store page description, it wasn't much of a leap. If Found… tells the story of Kasio, who has just finished her master's in Dublin and is back home for Christmas before she moves on to her PhD. At the same time, we follow Cassiopeia, a daring space captain, trying to stop a supermassive black hole threatening to swallow the Earth. This intertwining narrative is presented as a mix of dialogues and semi-diegetic elements - you're slowly erasing Kasio's journal, with each new entry revealing more of the story. As you move through the journal, you'll find out more about the characters, what brought them to this point, and how their stories are related. That being said, I won't go into any more details with the plot, since I think I'd be doing it a disservice trying to clinically analyze it through a review. It's one of those stories where it's clear from frame one that this is someone's lived experience, and it's just something you have to play for yourself to fully appreciate. What I will say is that the game does a really great job of pacing the flow of information and revealing the narrative bit by bit. My only minor complaint is that some of the scenes and dialogues may seem a bit cliché, but that's not really a problem with the writing - it's just that the same conversations tend to play out every time someone is coming out. In typical visual novel fashion, the game is presented as a combination of Kasio's journal entries and the associated hand-drawn illustrations. The style of these drawings, combined with the writing, does a lot to sell the intimate nature of the story. Many of the journal pages also feature optional footnotes, explaining some of the terms and phrases you'll come across. I really appreciate that the devs took the time to make these, and they're super-helpful, since many of the references are very specific to Ireland in the 90s. The real hero, though, is the soundtrack. Since there's no voice acting, the sound design does a lot of the heavy lifting with providing atmosphere. In this context, the music masterfully sets the tone for each scene, be it joyful, melancholic, or foreboding. All in all, if you found the description on the store page even a little interesting, I would strongly urge you to give If Found… a try. It's the quintessential indie game: a deeply personal and empathetic piece of media with a message that is as poignant as it is simple - you don't have to justify your happiness - or, indeed, your existence - to anyone, and the people who claim to love you and want the best for you don't have to understand you perfectly, they just need to accept you.

Игрок 0660·Рекомендует·4 ч в игре

Beautiful game. Amazing story. I mispronounced so many words and names, but it was a blast.

Игрок 2255·Не рекомендует·2 ч в игре

Truly amazing visuals, art and transitions! Something completely new that I haven't seen before. +rep The story, however, is very open to interpretation. It's mostly one big metaphor connecting space, emotions, memories and the main character's struggles. A lot of it felt random to me, and during most chapters I didn't really understand what was happening or what the main point was supposed to be of X chapter and the whole game itself. From the title If Found..., I expected something about a missing, lonely or deeply depressed person. Instead, the story mainly focuses on a trans woman dealing with family problems, identity, coming out, and not meeting other people's expectations. I bought it mostly because it will fit perfectly in my completionist showcase - matching colors, beautiful title and nice artwork. There are story (unmissable) achievements and also missable ones. So keep an eye out on those. I got 14/15 achievements in about 1.5 hours. The last achievement "Erase Memories," took another hour and was extremely boring since you're basically replaying chapters with nothing new. It honestly feels like an achievement designed to push playtime past the refund window. Time to 100%: ~2.5 hours.

Игрок 5292·Не рекомендует·1 ч в игре

Игра о поиске себя. Из положительного можно выделить только приятный визуал и частички ирландской культуры. Всё остальное разочаровало. Из геймплея здесь только постоянное стирание картинок ластиком, которое быстро надоедает, а хаотичный сюжет и его персонажи не затягивают в той мере, чтобы можно было «перетерпеть» эту игровую механику. Скучно и утомительно, к сожалению.

Игрок 1918·Рекомендует·2 ч в игре

交互方式很有趣，但这样的交互方式+过于文艺意识流的表达方式导致每一个画面信息量太少，阅读起来很费劲，剧情本身也没有很出色，不过对情绪的表达处理很有意思。音乐和美术都可以给好评，但就总体评价来讲只能给中评。鉴于是酷儿题材作品，还是会给到推荐。不适合对酷儿题材无感/注重游戏性/对频闪敏感的人游玩

Игрок 9645·Рекомендует·5 ч в игре

If Found rlly messed with my emotions (in a good way lol)... the hand drawn made everything feel so personal, like i was writing the story myself