Faraway

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Faraway is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Puranjan32 and was released on July 15, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You opened your eyes in a spaceship and found out that you are in an unfamiliar place. You tried to remember your arrival in this place but you can't remember clearly. Now you have chosen the only option you have left, Which is to escape from this so called planet Earth. Because your mind reminds you every time that you are very FARAWAY from your home.Play this dark sideview adventure game where y…

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Unique challenging gameplay rewarding persistence and skill mastery.
Minimalist, atmospheric graphics with a relaxing style reminiscent of Limbo.
Completely free to play with no microtransactions or DLC, supporting indie developers.

Controls are very sensitive and inconsistent, causing frustration and a feeling of randomness.
Difficulty can feel unfair with punishing mechanics like instant failure upon slight mistakes and limited lives.
Visual design becomes repetitive and boring after some time, impacting long-term engagement.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users finding the minimalist monochrome style off-putting and outdated, while others appreciate its relaxing, Limbo-like aesthetic. Overall, opinions are divided between seeing the visuals as deficient or stylistically appealing.
- “Love the mechanics and the graphics look very relaxing in the style of Limbo.”
- “The minimalist monochrome graphics will (and did) put gamers off, and the ancient ripoff gameplay did absolutely nothing to make up for the deficient graphics.”
- “The minimalist monochrome graphics will (and did) put gamers off, and the ancient ripoff gameplay did absolutely nothing to make up for the deficient graphics.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the relaxing mechanics and minimalist, Limbo-style graphics, while others criticized it as outdated and unoriginal, feeling it did not compensate for the simplistic visuals.
- “Love the mechanics and the graphics look very relaxing in the style of Limbo.”
- “The minimalist monochrome graphics will (and did) put gamers off, and the ancient ripoff gameplay did absolutely nothing to make up for the deficient graphics.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is described as distant and somewhat abstract, suggesting a setting that feels far removed or fantastical. However, the brief and playful phrasing indicates it may lack depth or clarity.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is described as impactful and emotionally manipulative, complementing the game's simplistic design effectively. It enhances the overall experience by creating a compelling atmosphere.
- “It manipulates you with the music and simplistic design.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is generally described as enjoyable and well-suited to a fun platformer, creating an engaging and pleasant gaming experience.