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Conversation With A Rock

89%Game Brain Score
humor, emotional
story, gameplay
89% User Score Based on 110 reviews

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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.

Conversation With A Rock screenshot
Conversation With A Rock screenshot

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews
humor18 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • 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 Negative

    The 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”
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has been praised as one of the best in video game history, with some users expressing it as "amazing" and superior to other notable narratives. However, there are also mentions of a lack of story in certain contexts, indicating a mixed reception.

    • “The best story in any video game ever.”
    • “This story is better than anything I've experienced; it is amazing.”
    • “☐ no story”
    • “☐ no story”
    • “☐ no story”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as straightforward, with some users noting that it goes beyond traditional mechanics, particularly highlighting a unique interaction like "conversation with a rock" that explores deeper themes of human connection.

    • “The 'conversation with a rock' transcends mere gameplay, delving deep into the essence of human connection.”
    • “conversation with a rock transcends mere gameplay, delving deep into the essence of human connection.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are described as mediocre, which has deterred many gamers and contributed to its inability to attract a larger audience, even with no initial cost.

    • “This has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to complete it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game offers a profound emotional experience, often likening it to an emotional roller coaster. Many express feelings of connection and empathy, particularly towards characters who reveal unexpected vulnerabilities.

    • “It really takes you on an emotional roller coaster at times.”
    • “I was touched emotionally and wish I could give a virtual hug to my hard exterior friend who I found has a soft side.”

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