The Almost Gone
- June 25, 2020
- Happy Volcano
- 3h median play time
The Almost Gone is an occasionally enjoyable puzzle game, with a unique way of presenting levels. However, its high price and inability to adequately tackle heavy narrative themes leave it lost in the sea of mobile game ports.
Get on Steam"The Almost Gone" is a narrative-driven puzzle game where players explore meticulously crafted dioramas to uncover the story of a life cut short. By revealing objects and memories, players piece together the poignant truths that led to their fate, in a contemporary tale written by award-winning author Joost Vandecasteele. With its immersive storytelling and atmospheric visuals, the game offers a hauntingly beautiful experience.
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Reviews
- story359 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
- graphics121 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- gameplay88 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- music50 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
- atmosphere43 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
- emotional25 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- replayability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
The Almost Gone Review – Snapshots of tragedy
I recommend The Almost Gone for anyone who’s looking for an engaging story with puzzles that will make you think without being difficult enough to frustrate. It’s not long, and I came away wishing it had lasted a little longer to explain away some of the last mysteries; but life never gives you easy answers, and neither does this game. My recommendation is for the mobile versions, as the graphics and the tap-and-swipe controls are clearly optimised for it. It’s a reasonable price on both mobile and PC though, so take your pick of platform.
80%All is not as it seems --- The Almost Gone review
The Almost Gone is a relaxing point-and-click exploration game with puzzle solving elements. The story unfolds through investigating the environment, so be sure to pay attention if you want to get answers. It won't blow your mind with the story or gameplay, and it doesn't take long to complete, but it's still worth checking out.
75%The Almost Gone review – A house divided
The Almost Gone is like a fleeting memory; it's the tragic tale of abuse and loss, captured in a series of blurry vignettes. Its puzzle mechanics, although fairly simple, are refined, even if they aren't explored to their fullest. The two-hour story sits at the forefront of the experience and never overstays its welcome. In fact, The Almost Gone would likely benefit from an extra hour, but what we got is plenty good on its own.
70%
