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Hindsight

A heavy narrative experience with a unique use of camera and perspective.
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73%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, replayability
77% User Score Based on 81 reviews
Critic Score 90%Based on 12 reviews

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Hindsight is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Team Hindsight and was released on August 4, 2022. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Hindsight" is a single-player arcade game that explores the marvelous and highly emotional story of a woman's life. Players revisit her childhood home and sort through personal belongings, stepping through windows to memories frozen in time. By paying attention to the little things left behind, players piece together memories and shift their viewpoint to pull deeper into the past, ultimately deciding what to take with them and what to leave behind. Fans of narrative exploration games may also enjoy "A Memoir Blue."

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Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews
story26 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Hindsight offers a deeply emotional narrative that resonates with players, particularly those who have experienced loss, making it a touching and relatable experience.
  • The game's unique visual style and creative scene transitions enhance the storytelling, creating a poetic atmosphere that draws players into the protagonist's memories.
  • The exploration of complex themes such as grief, family dynamics, and personal reflection is handled with sensitivity, allowing players to connect with the protagonist's journey on a personal level.
  • The gameplay is minimal and often feels more like an interactive movie than a traditional game, with clunky mechanics that can disrupt immersion and lead to frustration.
  • Some players found the narrative to be overly linear and predictable, lacking depth and surprises, which may detract from the overall impact of the story.
  • The short length of the game, combined with its high price point, has led some to feel that it does not offer enough content to justify the cost, especially given the limited replayability.
  • story
    84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is a deeply emotional exploration of grief, identity, and the complexities of familial relationships, particularly between a mother and daughter. While the narrative is praised for its heartfelt themes and beautiful visuals, some players found the execution lacking, with a linear structure and minimal gameplay mechanics that detracted from immersion. Overall, it resonates with those who appreciate story-driven experiences, though opinions on its depth and engagement vary.

    • “Hindsight tells a beautiful story about grief and growing through it.”
    • “A touching and heartfelt story about grief and the memories that help us move through it (or make it harder to move on).”
    • “The narration, the visuals, and the music nicely set the tone, allowing the player to fully immerse in the story.”
    • “The story in itself I found quite boring.”
    • “The mother/daughter theme is not particularly well thought out and it felt to me like a poorly written short story.”
    • “The story is very linear with no choices (of any consequences).”
  • gameplay
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this title is primarily focused on a simple mechanic of rotating minimally animated 3D scenes to reveal hotspots that advance the narrative, which some players find clunky and repetitive. While the emotional storytelling resonates with many, the lack of intricate gameplay and the slow pacing can detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging game. Overall, it appeals to fans of narrative-driven experiences but may disappoint those seeking deeper gameplay mechanics.

    • “The main mechanical goal of the game is to find the right angle to reveal the next scene hidden in key objects tied to your memories.”
    • “Its core mechanic of diving into objects to explore memories is absorbing and immersive, and the soundtrack is successful at evoking empathy.”
    • “I really enjoy this type of game (narrative-heavy with minimal gameplay) and this is a delightfully unique game amongst all the rest.”
    • “There is no gameplay; it's a mostly narrative experience, but it still requires you to perform some actions and camera movements, most of which are not really fun and tend to slow the rhythm of the narration in unwanted ways.”
    • “The negatives are that the gameplay is virtually non-existent. You use your mouse to move your view of the scene enough to reveal a hotspot to click on, and it's almost never intricate or challenging enough to require any effort at all, basically the mouse version of 'move right to win' that people complain about with challenge-less walking simulators.”
    • “The 'gameplay' feels more like a chore than anything else.”
  • emotional
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "Hindsight" is widely praised for its touching narrative that explores themes of grief, loss, and the complexities of past relationships, often resonating deeply with players. While some reviewers note mechanical limitations and a lack of gameplay depth, the game's ability to evoke strong feelings and provoke tears is frequently highlighted, making it a poignant experience for those who can connect with its themes. Overall, it is described as a heartfelt journey that, despite its flaws, delivers a powerful emotional impact.

    • “Hindsight tells a heartfelt story with complicated emotions about how best to come to terms with past relationships.”
    • “It's insightful, heart-wrenching, and relatable in surprising ways.”
    • “A touching and heartfelt story about grief and the memories that help us move through it (or make it harder to move on).”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute art style and beautiful aesthetics, which effectively enhance the storytelling and atmosphere. Players appreciate the immersive visuals that complement the narrative, although some mention issues like frame drops and a lack of content for the price. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its emotional impact and player experience.

    • “Loved the music and the story, it's more like an interactive visual novel, recommended for visuals and atmosphere.”
    • “The narration, the visuals and the music nicely set the tone, allowing the player to fully immerse in the story.”
    • “The game is gorgeous, the art style just fits.”
    • “☐ Framedrops and graphical issues.”
    • “And even though I didn’t connect with the story at all, it would’ve at least led to a far more enjoyable experience through someone’s life with pretty visuals.”
    • “The positives are the general storyline (minus the sometimes clunky, sometimes trite/banal writing) and the graphics/atmosphere of the game.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the storytelling and create an immersive atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its cinematic quality and emotional impact. While the soundtrack is generally well-received, some players feel that certain moments could benefit from a different musical tone to better highlight deeper narrative elements. Overall, the music is considered a vital component that beautifully complements the visuals and narrative, making it a standout feature of the experience.

    • “The narration, the visuals, and the music nicely set the tone, allowing the player to fully immerse in the story.”
    • “The soundtrack added so much to this too.”
    • “I'm not sure how to describe it perfectly here, but there are quite a few parts that I think could use a change in tone and music choice to make the deeper parts stand out more.”
    • “A lot of the narrative is conveyed visually with audio (words and music) helping make sense of what you're seeing.”
    • “The story is artfully told, accompanied by a soundtrack fit for cinema.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating visuals and music, creating an engaging experience reminiscent of an interactive visual novel. While the story may have pacing issues and some writing flaws, the overall aesthetic and core gameplay mechanics effectively maintain player interest.

    • “Loved the music and the story; it's more like an interactive visual novel, recommended for visuals and atmosphere.”
    • “The positives are the general storyline (minus the sometimes clunky, sometimes trite writing) and the graphics/atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The story was a bit slow to become engaging, but the atmosphere and style of the game, along with the core gameplay mechanic, kept me interested.”
    • “The positives are the general storyline (minus the sometimes clunky, sometimes trite/banal writing) and the graphics/atmosphere of the game.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report encountering various bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, indicating that stability is a significant issue for the game. These technical problems can disrupt the overall experience, leading to frustration among players.

    • “The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
    • “I encountered numerous stability issues, including frequent crashes and frame drops.”
    • “The constant glitches make it nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely absent, with many users noting a pervasive sense of sadness that overshadows any potential for lightheartedness or comedic moments.

  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability, which may make it less appealing for players seeking long-term engagement, leading some to recommend waiting for a sale before purchasing.

    • “That said, given its length and limited replayability, I suggest waiting to buy it on sale.”
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Hindsight is a casual action adventure game.

Hindsight is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Hindsight.

Hindsight was released on August 4, 2022.

Hindsight was developed by Team Hindsight.

Hindsight has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Hindsight is a single player game.

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