- February 26, 2024
- Samuel Leigh
Conversation With A Rock
Platforms
About
In "Conversation with a Rock," players engage in humorous dialogue with a sentient boulder, exploring a diverse array of conversational threads through numerous choices. The game, created by Samuel Leigh, offers a unique and lighthearted experience with no goals beyond enjoyable conversation. While the specific topics remain a mystery, players can look forward to 150 distinct choices to shape their interaction with this digital geological companion. Fans of Leigh's work may also enjoy his other title, "Moving Jigsaw Puzzles," available on Steam.


- The game offers a unique and humorous experience, allowing players to engage in absurd conversations with a rock, which many find entertaining and thought-provoking.
- Players appreciate the game's creativity and the emotional connections they form with the rock, often describing it as a great listener and a source of comfort.
- Despite its simplicity, the game is praised for its clever writing and ability to transform mundane interactions into enjoyable experiences.
- Many players criticize the game for its lack of engaging gameplay, describing it more as a poorly written interactive novel than a traditional game.
- The graphics and overall presentation are considered mediocre, which detracts from the experience for some players who expect more visual appeal in games.
- Some users express disappointment with the game's content, finding it boring or uninteresting, and feel that it fails to deliver on its premise.
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it clever and absurdly funny, particularly in the witty banter with a rock companion, others criticize it as poorly written and unamusing. Those who appreciate quirky humor may enjoy the thoughtful and imaginative dialogue that explores philosophical themes, while others may feel it falls flat. Overall, the game's comedic approach is a hit or miss, depending on individual taste.
“As you engage in witty banter with your newfound rock companion, you'll find yourself chuckling at the sheer absurdity of it all.”
“Through clever writing and humorous dialogue, the game transforms a simple interaction into a laugh-out-loud experience.”
“While it may not be everyone's cup of honey, those who appreciate quirky humor will find plenty to love here.”
“You don't play this; you just read a bit of badly written, unfunny 'comedy' writing and make some dialogue choices.”
“Not funny to me”