Fragments of Him

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 176 reviews
  • story
  • emotional
  • gameplay
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"Fragments of Him" is an emotional, puzzle-free game where you experience the lives of four people connected by love and a tragic accident. Play as Will, his grandmother, girlfriend, and partner, exploring their past and processing their grief. This artistic, thought-provoking experience offers a unique, theatre-like narrative, presenting a deeply moving and ultimately uplifting story.

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  • Play​station 5
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Reviews

75%
Audience ScoreBased on 176 reviews
story45 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautifully written narrative that explores themes of love, loss, and acceptance, resonating deeply with players.
  • The minimalist art style and well-chosen soundtrack enhance the emotional experience, making it a touching journey.
  • The voice acting is solid, and the game successfully incorporates LGBTQ+ representation in a natural way.
  • Gameplay is minimal and often feels tedious, with repetitive clicking mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
  • The pacing can be slow, particularly in sections focused on less engaging characters, which may lead to a lack of emotional investment.
  • The story relies on tired tropes, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ representation, which some players found disappointing and clichéd.
  • story213 mentions

    The story is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and acceptance, told through the perspectives of various characters connected to the main character, Will. While some reviewers found the narrative engaging and emotionally resonant, others criticized it for being clichéd and lacking depth, with gameplay mechanics that detracted from the storytelling experience. Overall, it is described as a beautifully crafted, albeit slow-paced, interactive narrative that may resonate deeply with those who appreciate story-driven games.

    • “It's a great story with a good soundtrack managing to capture a variety of topics, such as struggling and learning to deal with the loss of someone, learning to live with no regrets, and feeling remorse.”
    • “This sad and both emotionally and visually beautiful game helped me to fight my depression with its heartbreaking, but still hopeful story about loss and gain, family and friendship, and about acceptance of yourself and the ones dear to you.”
    • “The art is beautiful, the story is gripping, immersive, and loaded with emotion. It's emotional, meaningful, and profoundly tragic with characters seeming so real that they can pull you into the story and make you feel like you're a part of their lives.”
    • “Story-wise, I don't mean to sound rude, but not only is it cliché on top of another cliché, but also a very tiresome trope of 'bury your gays' which isn't very appreciative.”
    • “The only thing that would make you sad was the music, and as for the story, well, it's been done before numerous times, and done better, unfortunately.”
    • “I don't know who this is supposed to target, but for me this game fails both as a story and as an interactive novel.”
  • emotional74 mentions

    The game is widely praised for its emotional depth, with many players reporting that it made them cry and reflect on life, loss, and relationships. The narrative is described as touching and beautifully crafted, often resonating deeply with players, though some felt it lacked emotional connection. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a heartfelt experience, despite its short duration and simple gameplay mechanics.

    • “This sad and both emotionally and visually beautiful game helped me to fight my depression with its heartbreaking, but still hopeful story about loss and gain, family and friendship, and about acceptance of yourself and the ones dear to you.”
    • “It's emotional, meaningful, and profoundly tragic with characters seeming so real that they can pull you into the story and make you feel like you're a part of their lives.”
    • “Definitely one of the most emotional game experiences I've ever played!”
  • gameplay55 mentions

    The gameplay is largely criticized for being minimalistic and repetitive, primarily consisting of clicking on highlighted objects to progress the story, which some players find tedious and lacking in challenge. While it is described as more of an interactive narrative experience or visual novel, the simplistic mechanics and slow pacing may not appeal to everyone, despite the emotional depth of the story. Overall, the game sacrifices traditional gameplay elements for a focus on narrative, which can be both a strength and a weakness depending on player preference.

    • “Yes, it's only 2 to 3 hours long and yes, the gameplay is limited to walking and clicking on various objects, but behind these simple elements the player is presented with an emotional and moving story that really makes you think about life.”
    • “Despite the low budget, it features very interesting and effective interactive mechanics with narrative purpose.”
    • “The main gameplay is to experience the fragments which you are able to gain by clicking on the specific marked objects; the movement while playing the game is smooth and the cinematic scenes are nice and used well.”
    • “The gameplay is boring, but the story is nice.”
    • “There is zero 'gameplay'.”
    • “The story was not engaging (frankly, the grandma annoyed the hell out of me), the gameplay was so dull and limited that I ended up running around tables just to have something to do.”
  • graphics32 mentions

    The graphics of the game feature a minimalist art style that effectively enhances the emotional narrative, with soft colors and faceless characters contributing to a poignant atmosphere. While many praise the visuals for their expressiveness and ability to support the story, some users noted graphical bugs and a lack of polish. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their artistic choices, though opinions vary on their technical execution.

    • “The mood of the lighting, artwork, and music really helped to set the scene for the whole story, with the story itself being a masterpiece that leaves you wanting to appreciate what you have more.”
    • “The developers did an excellent job of creating an emotional narrative, beautiful graphics, and wonderful music.”
    • “The graphic and scene design choices do a great job of reinforcing the feel of people taking a trip back through memory lane.”
    • “Graphics are nothing to brag about.”
    • “Some graphical bugs which the developer(s) have had more than enough time at this point to flesh out.”
    • “I read in the discussions about this game that people had second thoughts about the graphics style.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and emotional depth, effectively enhancing the narrative's themes of loss and regret. While some reviewers noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive, it still contributes significantly to the overall atmosphere, complementing the minimalist art style and voice acting to create a poignant experience. Overall, the music is considered a vital element that elevates the storytelling.

    • “The music was beautiful.”
    • “The developers did an excellent job on creating an emotional narrative, beautiful graphics, and wonderful music.”
    • “The mood of the lighting, artwork, and music really helped to set the scene for the whole story, leaving you wanting to appreciate what you have more.”
    • “The only thing that would make you sad was the music, and as for the story, well, it's been done before numerous times, and done better, unfortunately.”
    • “Soundtrack is a bit repetitive, but the songs are still nice.”
    • “For some reason, I really felt the emptiness and grief; the music really helped with that as well!”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its emotional depth, enhanced by a unique art style and evocative music, earning a perfect score of 5/5. While the setting is beautifully crafted and compelling, some users note that the overall experience feels brief.

    • “Though the atmosphere was beautifully set and very emotional, the experience is quite short.”
    • “Foh is able to create a compelling atmosphere even thanks to the particular graphic style, which may seem poor on the surface, but is really rich in expression.”
    • “Atmosphere: 5/5”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the clicking mechanic to progress the story, to be tedious and frustrating at times. While the mechanic is generally well-executed, it can lead to moments of annoyance, especially when bugs disrupt gameplay.

    • “But the mechanic to move the story forward, by clicking on the one thing that is highlighted, is tedious and frustrating.”
    • “A few parts did feel a little tedious, and I encountered a bug that forced me to restart a scene (couldn't look down).”
    • “The main clicking mechanic, although well done, did get a little tedious at times.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is limited, with many players expressing a lack of incentive to revisit the content after completing it. Some users noted that while there are different paths or choices available, they do not significantly alter the overall experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game may not offer enough variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.

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Play time

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