Far Away
- August 17, 2021
- Gratesca
Get on Steam"Far Away" is a narrative-driven adventure game that follows the story of a journalist investigating a mysterious island. The game features exploration, puzzle-solving, and dialogue-based interactions with the island's inhabitants. As the player uncovers the island's secrets, they must make choices that will impact the outcome of the story.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent Cantonese voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
- It has a compelling story with well-developed characters and multiple endings, providing a rich narrative experience.
- The art style and music are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
- There is currently no English translation available, making it difficult for non-Cantonese speakers to fully enjoy the game.
- Some players found the game to be relatively short, with each ending only taking 1-2 hours to complete.
- The promised roadmap for future updates, including translations, appears to have been abandoned, leading to frustration among players.
- story34 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game features a captivating and humorous story set in the city of Bedjan, revolving around a conspiracy with multiple story paths that offer different perspectives. Players can explore various routes, leading to a well-paced narrative filled with cute characters and engaging music, though it leaves some loose ends for a potential sequel. Overall, the story is intriguing and encourages exploration, making it accessible even for those unfamiliar with Cantonese.
“The story is humorous and interesting.”
“The plot revolves around a conspiracy within a town, where different routes take your experience to different perspectives of the parties involved with that conspiracy.”
“It is not a story that wraps everything up; there are obvious loose ends that will probably be addressed in a future yet unannounced sequel game.”
“The game itself has multiple storylines and endings; the choices made by the player profoundly affect the fate of the main character.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a blend of humor that includes funny memes and a distinct Hong Kong drama style, appealing particularly to those familiar with Cantonese and anime references. Reviewers appreciate the humorous storytelling, noting it adds an engaging and entertaining layer to the overall experience.
“The story is humorous and interesting.”
“A good sense of humor.”
“Funny memes across the game.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its fantastic quality and perfect alignment with the story, enhancing the overall experience. Many users express a desire for a standalone soundtrack due to its impressive composition.
“The music is fantastic and fits perfectly within the story.”
“Great music that enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“Good game, the music is fantastic, and the visuals are also impressive.”
“Please make a soundtrack.”
“Please make a soundtrack.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their great art style and impressive artwork, contributing positively to the overall experience and narrative. Players express a desire for future updates to enhance the visual elements further.
“Great artwork and story; I hope to see more updates from this game.”
“Great art style.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate significant concerns regarding misadvertisement and potential theft related to the game's monetization practices, suggesting that players feel misled about the game's offerings and may have experienced unfair financial exploitation.
“Misadvertisement and possibly theft”
“Misadvertisement and possibly theft”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a distinctive steampunk setting reminiscent of the late 19th century, enhanced by playful anachronistic elements like idols and cosplay. The inclusion of Cantonese voiceover further enriches the unique atmosphere, making it a standout experience in the visual novel genre.
“The steampunk, 'end of 19th century'-like setting with a few anachronistic elements added for fun (like idols or cosplay, for example) is definitely not something that you come across often in visual novels, and the Cantonese voiceover adds even more to the unique atmosphere and style of the game.”
