The Story Is You - Look Within

50%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 reviews
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  • music
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A place where you can come to relax and reflect. Take a look at over 85 illustrations about life in a beautiful, and at times haunting, real-time 3D environment. A subtle background of 30 ambient songs play to mellow you out and get you into an introspective mood. This is not a FPS nor a Myst-style pixel hunt. Aesthetically pleasing, but it's a very different type of "game." Freely …

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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and introspective experience, encouraging self-reflection and personal growth through its narrative and visuals.
  • The art style and atmosphere are well-designed, creating a visually appealing environment that enhances the overall experience.
  • As a free-to-play title, it provides an interesting opportunity for players to explore philosophical themes without any financial commitment.
  • The gameplay is limited to a flying camera with no real interaction or exploration, making it feel more like a visual novel than a traditional game.
  • Performance issues and lack of optimization detract from the experience, with reports of horrendous performance for a project with minimal content.
  • The content consists mainly of stock images and motivational quotes, which some players find to be trite and lacking depth, reducing the overall impact of the narrative.
  • story5 mentions

    The story in "the story is you - look within" is characterized by its introspective and emotional nature, encouraging players to explore their inner selves through engaging narratives and immersive gameplay. While some critiques mention a lack of metaphor and interpretive depth, the game's beautiful art and moving soundtrack contribute to a compelling experience that resonates with fans of visual novels and deep storytelling.

    • “Its beautiful art and moving soundtrack enhance the experience, making it a compelling journey into the heart of one's own story.”
    • “Overall, the story is you - look within is a fun and interesting game that will appeal to fans of visual novels and stories with a deep plot.”
    • “The message lacks metaphor, and therefore the story is not up to you; if no interpretation can be built from the environment, then it's just a museum of inspirational quotes.”
    • “The story is you - look within is done and dusted, inasmuch as I read all the panels, went through all the rooms of the castle, and then floated off into oblivion.”
    • “The story is you - look within is a deeply introspective and emotional game that invites players to explore their inner selves through captivating narratives and immersive gameplay.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a unique flying camera mechanic that allows players to explore the game world freely, akin to having developer tools at their disposal. It emphasizes introspection and emotional engagement, inviting players to delve into captivating narratives and their inner selves.

    • “The gameplay is kind of like having the developer tools at your disposal, as the camera travels through everything and can go wherever you want it to go.”
    • “"The story is you - look within" is a deeply introspective and emotional game that invites players to explore their inner selves through captivating narratives and immersive gameplay.”
    • “The whole gameplay is a flying camera.”
    • “The gameplay feels like having developer tools at your disposal, as the camera can travel through everything and go wherever you want it to.”
    • “The entire gameplay experience is essentially a flying camera.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its beautiful and moving soundtrack, which significantly enhances the overall experience and immerses players in a unique atmosphere that captivates their attention and emotions.

    • “Its beautiful art and moving soundtrack enhance the experience, making it a compelling journey into the heart of one's own story.”
    • “Graphics, music, and atmosphere create a unique ambiance that makes you forget about everything around you.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, characterized by well-crafted ancient castles and a harmonious blend of graphics and music that transports players into a captivating world, allowing them to forget their surroundings.

    • “I love the ancient style of castles and the atmosphere; they are crafted quite well.”
    • “The graphics, music, and atmosphere create a unique experience that makes you forget about everything around you.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their beauty and ability to create a captivating atmosphere that immerses players, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “Graphics, music, and atmosphere create a unique experience that makes you forget about everything around you.”
    • “The artwork is beautiful.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users noting that it performs poorly despite offering minimal content, suggesting a lack of effort in its development.

    • “The performance is horrendous; for a project that has little to offer, it's poorly optimized and shows a lack of effort put into it.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game "the story is you - look within" is praised for its deeply introspective and emotional experience, encouraging players to explore their inner selves through engaging narratives and immersive gameplay.

    • “The story is you - look within. It's a deeply introspective and emotional game that invites players to explore their inner selves through captivating narratives and immersive gameplay.”
    • “This game made me feel a range of emotions, from joy to sadness, as I connected with the characters and their journeys.”
    • “The emotional depth of the storyline left a lasting impact on me, making me reflect on my own experiences and feelings.”
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