Paratopic

It had so much potential and I thought there was more after people saying you need to play through multiple times. So I played it through 2 more times in different ways. Yeah you pick up more details but the story doesn't change at all and I was left wanting more but it just felt like the story was cut short. It built up such a cool world but then it feels like the game stops a third of the way through. I thought that I took the wrong path and that was why but each playthrough is the same. Lots of potential but ultimately a bit disappointing. 6/10

this game is short but eerie, love the style, love the story. would recommend

TL;DR: Unique, short game that requires you to pay attention to truly enjoy it. Unsettling, interesting, and immersive, this game really stuck with me. I understand why some people did not like this game. It is pretty short, it is a "walking simulator," and the story is subtle enough to miss a lot of details on your first play through. That being said, I thought it was a unique experience and I would definitely recommend it. The sound design alone is worth the price of admission: the music and ambiance is incredible. Once I played through again and started looking into theories, I realized how many little clues are sprinkled throughout the game. It explains just enough to have an idea of what happened and what is going on, but still leaves a lot open to interpretation. I understand why some people did not like it, and it really is not for everyone. But the story and the sound really stuck with me, and I will be thinking about this game for awhile.

This game is very well done. They nailed the aesthetic with what i can only describe as a blend of pixel art and ps1 graphics. It's short, but that's partly because it plays like a movie. I feel like it's screaming for a chapter 2, or for this girl's story to be referenced in a longer game set in the same universe. To the devs, In a sequel, I would ask that you bridge the scenes together with gameplay. I want to walk out of the apartment, get in the car, and drive away; then later, pull off the interstate, park, and walk in/out of the gas station. If you bring the aliens back, i want to shoot one and get abducted. Maybe talk to another couple of crazy people that watched too many tapes. Again, i think you guys proved you can do all of it very well, looking forward to what comes next.

I have to drive into the lane divider or i'll shoot a Denny's manager