ALASKA

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ALASKA is a single player simulation game with a thriller theme. It was developed by Wreck Tangle Games and was released on February 1, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

[Media 2071551] 'ALASKA' is an adventure game developed by Orion Moon, the one man behind the indie studio at 'Wreck Tangle Games'. The game gives players a week in the life of an Alaskan man...

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story9 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating and artistic storytelling experience, with a surprising twist at the end that keeps players engaged.
The voice acting is well-performed, adding depth to the characters and enhancing the overall emotional impact of the narrative.
The game offers a variety of fun activities and mini-games, set against beautiful Alaskan landscapes that create an immersive atmosphere.

The graphics are often criticized for being outdated and lacking polish, with some players noting a grainy and clunky appearance.
Gameplay can feel monotonous at times, with some mini-games being frustrating and poorly designed, detracting from the overall experience.
The voice acting quality varies, with some performances feeling wooden and unconvincing, which can break immersion.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its artistic presentation and emotional depth, featuring a captivating narrative that includes significant plot twists and complex character development. While some players found the storytelling heavy-handed or overly simplistic at times, many appreciated the immersive experience and the blend of interactive elements with the narrative. Overall, the story serves as a strong foundation for the game, engaging players and leaving a lasting impression despite some criticisms regarding pacing and execution.
- “This game is a masterpiece of storytelling.”
- “In one of the greatest plot twists a game could have (which I will not spoil), the protagonist that you play will have to face the greatest obstacle that one could face: his own guilt over the murders of his neighbors.”
- “But the game has a really good story to tell...”
- “Alaska is on a railroad and will only allow you to experience the story as intended by the creator.”
- “I thought the story, which was really the key element to this game, was pretty heavy-handed and very obvious.”
- “In general, I found Alaska to be a pretty average game with nice graphics but poor voice acting and story.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming landscapes and atmospheric design, while others criticize the outdated textures and clunky animations. Although the visuals can be described as basic or old-school, many found them enjoyable within the context of the game's indie nature. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the graphics contribute positively to the immersive experience, especially in specific scenes.
- “Great story, characters, graphics, design, music, voice acting, and that song 'Follow Me' is too good.”
- “Some animations are just... off, but the visuals for the most part were gorgeous and I quickly fell in love with it.”
- “I'll make this short - graphics are not anything like as clear and crisp as you see in the product's page - I have a 4GB Nvidia card and can easily run this game (and did) on highest settings, and the world is kind of grainy, kind of clunky looking, very much as an unfinished quality with repeating tiling clearly apparent in the game space.”
- “Graphics have some minor bugs with screen space reflections and irritating lens flares.”
- “Even though the graphics engine being used features some dated and washed out textures, the developer did a good job with it, and I felt this was the biggest success in the game.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its originality and emotional impact, particularly highlighting the song "Follow Me" as a standout. However, players have noted issues such as the lack of volume settings and inconsistent audio quality, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, many agree that the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.
- “Great story, characters, graphics, design, music, voice acting, and that song 'Follow Me' is too good.”
- “Just like a true indie game, there is a little bit of everything in here with original music and song.”
- “Its OST was perfect too, subtle yet striking.”
- “No volume settings, no option to turn music off or on, no option to even turn subtitles off or on.”
- “the music that goes on and off on a whim, even the static background noises that can be heard when characters start speaking.”
- “Music made me stay till the end, however voice acting and overall NPC animations were pretty average.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it mediocre and lacking depth, primarily consisting of walking and dialogue rather than engaging mechanics. While there are minor puzzles and challenging mini-games, they feel disconnected from the overall experience, which is largely focused on exploration and conversation.
- “Gameplay: excellent”
- “They're really just minor puzzles that occur once at certain points in the story, not something you have to do repeatedly. Though they do feel like a slightly incongruous match to the rest of the game mechanics, they're not a big deal and don't harm the experience, most of which is walking from station to station and conversing with townsfolk.”
- “The gameplay is pretty much non-existent with the exception of some hard mini-games.”
- “Again, gameplay is pretty mediocre overall.”
- “The gameplay is pretty much non-existent with the exception of some hard mini games.”
- “They're really just minor 'puzzles' that occur once at certain points in the story, not something you have to do repeatedly, and though they do feel like a slightly incongruous match to the rest of the game mechanics, they're not a big deal and don't harm the experience, most of which is walking from station to station and conversing with townsfolk.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of intentional and unintentional comedy, featuring amusing mini-games and quirky facial animations. While some aspects, like the voice acting, may come off as odd, players found moments of genuine hilarity that contributed to their overall enjoyment, despite the game's technical flaws. The humor is noted to appeal to those who appreciate a bit of adult comedy.
- “It was funny at the right moments (even if not for the reasons intended), had a pretty good plot all things considered, and I ended up getting really invested.”
- “Okay, so this is a technical nightmare with hilarious facial animations; a horribly optimized game and pretty odd voice acting throughout.”
- “5 bucks is still a bit steep in my opinion for this title and I would hold out for a sale, but if you can’t wait to play a remote-controlled pair of skates dodging sawblades, or the even more hilarious 'shoot 10 mystery men' mini-game that appears after you complete the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to technical problems and poor performance, while also featuring awkward facial animations and questionable voice acting.
- “This is a technical nightmare with hilarious facial animations; a horribly optimized game and pretty odd voice acting throughout.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
- “Despite its potential, the game is poorly optimized, making it nearly unplayable on mid-range systems.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its poignant dialogue and a captivating, heart-wrenching narrative, setting it apart from other indie simulation adventure games. Players are drawn into a deeply affecting experience that resonates on a personal level.
- “With heart-wrenching dialogue such as 'Oh, what have I become?', Alaska distinguishes itself from any other indie simulation adventure game out there.”
- “A captivating, heart-wrenching story.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the atmosphere of the game deteriorates as they progress, diminishing their overall experience.
- “All of which got increasingly worse as I played and just took away the atmosphere of the game.”