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Interstate 35

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86%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
100% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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Interstate 35 is a single player simulation game with a post-apocalyptic theme. It was developed by Radiant Array and was released on November 13, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A visual novel exploring a near-apocalyptic vision of North Texas, told through the poetic words of a young woman going home.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
music7 positive mentions
  • Beautiful, evocative writing that deeply engages with themes of queerness, religion, and home in a post-apocalyptic Texas setting.
  • Striking art and atmospheric music combine to create a unique, memorable, and immersive experience.
  • Short but powerful visual novel with a poetic, metaphysical narrative that resonates emotionally and encourages reflection.
  • Some technical issues on certain platforms, including controller input problems and performance tweaks needed on Steam Deck.
  • Lack of a text log makes it difficult to review dialogue if reading quickly.
  • Relatively short length may leave players wanting more and hesitant about immediate replays.

  • music

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in this visual novel is consistently praised for its atmospheric and evocative qualities, seamlessly blending with the art and writing to create a deeply immersive and emotionally resonant experience. Many users highlight the soundtrack as a standout element that enhances the haunting and personal tone of the story.

    • “At times I found myself closing my eyes and letting the music and ambiance wash over me for a moment.”
    • “The aesthetic, music, and writing would all hold up on their own but they combine to create some of the best uses of form within a visual novel I've seen, a must play!”
    • “A moving story that's supported with some evocative art and great soundtrack/soundscape.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a unique, abstract art style that effectively sets a vivid, post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The visuals are evocative and painterly, complementing the poetic narrative and immersive audio to create a striking and memorable aesthetic experience.

    • “The rest of the visuals set a post-apocalyptic, psychedelic vibe that is completely unique compared to any other visual novel I have played.”
    • “Punctuated with fantastic and detailed audio and almost painterly visuals, this glimpse into a post-apocalyptic journey was also a beautiful one.”
    • “The artwork and music in this game is incredible, really atmospheric and I love the use of the Geiger counter sounds.”

  • story

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its haunting, poetic writing and moving, evocative narrative. It features poignant dialogue, beautiful music, and art that together create a deeply emotional and chilling experience. Many highlight its surprising elements and thoughtful exploration of faith and resilience.

    • “Two hours of haunting story, great music, and beautiful writing!”
    • “A moving story that's supported with evocative art and a great soundtrack.”
    • “The interactivity of the story text paired with poignant and nearly poetic dialogue really made this special.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its memorable and immersive qualities, enhanced by incredible artwork, evocative music, and unique sound design like the Geiger counter. The intense, colorful visuals further contribute to a striking and vivid ambiance.

    • “This all comes together to form a memorable atmosphere.”
    • “The artwork and music in this game are incredible, really atmospheric, and I love the use of the Geiger counter sounds.”
    • “Intense and colorful, with atmosphere built through stark hot strokes of paint.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's emotional aspect is praised for its heartfelt and open-ended approach, effectively conveying deep and resonant themes of pain.

    • “The way it approached the themes was great too, heartfelt, open-ended, resonant with pain.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through meaningful choices that encourage players to explore different outcomes and seek redemption. This adds depth and incentive to revisit the game multiple times.

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Interstate 35 is a simulation game with post-apocalyptic theme. Common tags for Interstate 35 include indie, lgbtq+, linear, surreal, narrative and others.

Interstate 35 is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Interstate 35 was released on November 13, 2024.

Interstate 35 was developed by Radiant Array.

Interstate 35 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Interstate 35 for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

Interstate 35 is a single player game.

Similar games include NORCO, If Found..., Everything Ends In 0, SEASON: A letter to the future, A Summer's End: Hong Kong 1986 and others.