- July 24, 2014
- Deconstructeam
- 7h median play time
Gods Will Be Watching
Gods Will Be Watching is certainly a unique experience, but that doesn't make it an interesting one. It relies too much on random chance and does nothing to compensate for the frustration that will cause. Unless you enjoy punishment you might want to avoid.
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"Gods Will Be Watching" is a point-and-click thriller centered around tough decisions and moral dilemmas, as players navigate hostage situations, wilderness survival, and more in an interstellar struggle. Every choice is crucial, and the consequences affect both the lives of your team and those you're sworn to protect, with no clear-cut right or wrong choice. The game challenges players to consider the weight of their actions, as they balance the needs of their team with the greater good.






- Unique and challenging gameplay that combines resource management with moral dilemmas.
- Engaging story and well-developed characters that evoke strong emotions.
- Beautiful pixel art and a captivating soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- Punishing difficulty that often relies on RNG, leading to frustration and repeated playthroughs.
- Lack of clear instructions and mechanics, making it hard for players to understand how to progress.
- Repetitive dialogue and cutscenes that can become tedious after multiple failures.
story
1,287 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "Gods Will Be Watching" is a complex and engaging narrative that intertwines themes of morality, sacrifice, and survival within a sci-fi setting. Players navigate through a series of challenging scenarios that require tough decisions, often leading to emotional and ethical dilemmas, although some critics note that the gameplay mechanics can detract from the storytelling experience. The addition of a free DLC epilogue further enriches the narrative, providing deeper character backgrounds and tying up loose ends, making the overall story a significant draw for those willing to endure the game's difficulty.
“The story itself was engaging science fiction with a fun setting, very show don’t tell.”
“The story is truly amazing even though I'm not very far into it yet.”
“The psychological and emotional depth this game is able to give to its characters through such a succinct (yet masterfully narrated) story, overall the characters themselves, the bits of humor, the sci-fi setting, and all the choices and emotional involvement... there are so many things to praise about this little gem.”
“The story is very light and the gameplay quite simple text with light animations, if you like this games or not,.. mhh after all game is good made and kinda solid for the decision thing, the story is too light the gameplay too repetitive but for a one-time feeling is a good game.”
“The grinding breaks the flow of the story and makes you care less and less about the characters, when I guess the developers meant for you to feel empathy towards them.”
“The story does, in fact, get around to explaining why this occurs but it happens so late in the game that I worry most players will have given up long before then.”
Gods Will Be Watching Review
Gods Will Be Watching is certainly a unique experience, but that doesn't make it an interesting one. It relies too much on random chance and does nothing to compensate for the frustration that will cause. Unless you enjoy punishment you might want to avoid.
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