Her Story
- June 23, 2015
- Sam Barlow
- 4h median play time
An astounding performance by Viva Seifert, immaculate writing by Sam Barlow and a completely innovative concept cement Her Story as one of the most solid and mesmerising releases this year.
"Her Story" is a crime fiction promising a unique experience, where you search through a database of live-action police interviews from 1994. The narrative unfolds as you piece together a woman's story about her missing husband, using search terms to find clips and uncover the truth. This game stands out with its non-linear storytelling and intriguing format, relying on your attentiveness to the woman's testimony.
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 4,424 reviews
story1,443 positive mentions
grinding80 negative mentions
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- gameplay876 mentions
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- optimization142 mentions
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- music116 mentions
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- replayability108 mentions
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Critic Reviews
70% average critic score
Her Story Review – Searching for the Truth
Experimental in many ways, Her Story is as captivating as any detective novel, so long as you have the patience or ability to care about the narrative.
55%Her Story
A Tale To Keep You Up At Night
85%Her Story review
An atmospheric, captivating crime thriller with an interactive story that unravels differently for every player.
90%