Just played this...not bad, but a little overpriced. It's in the vein of other interactive fiction games like Dear Esther, but not quite as good. You would think with (SLIGHT SPOILERS) with all the secret rooms, paranormal overtones and vaguely creepy atmosphere there would be at least one supernatural element to the game's mystery. I mean, there's even a pentacle drawn on a table. (SLIGHT SPOILERS END). But alas, there is none; a somewhat believable, poignant story with an abrupt, unsatisfying ending a good game does not make. Arbor Hill itself is far more interesting than the story. The devs have put so much work and care into creating it that it is heartbreaking, significantly more so than Sam's sad story, that they didn't more with it. I mean, we learn that the lights flicker on and off because of redundant wiring systems! Talk about details! If there ever is a Gone Home 2, I really hope the house (and Kaitlin for that matter, since we learn very little about her) not Sam, is the star of the show. If you haven't played this yet, wait till it comes down in price.
@SkaiNett I don't think KVO awarded it for the raw graphics, rather the design of the various elements: environments and backgrounds. In that regard, I agree, they are quite striking, especially the demon world (forgot the name).
Interesting article. Regardless of the USSC's decision, it will definitely be a landmark case. Seeing as how I'm not a minor, this law would have no effect on me. That being said, establishing new measures to prevent young kids to playing the most violent video games isn't necessarily a bad idea. But like one of the guys in the article said, it's the long road to censorship, and the Court has to be really careful how they word their ruling. Personally, I think this whole "violent video games causes violence" thing is baloney. I'm not saying it's impossible, but I feel it is greatly exaggerated. Don't take these scientists' words for it...look at the numbers yourself. Remember, statistics don't lie, but statisticians do.
Silent Hill- Always wanted to play this creepy series, just never got around to getting it I guess... Devil May Cry 2- Played both 1 and 3, now I just need the so called "mediocre" title Fatal Frame- another creepy series, but near impossible to get it or it's very expensive Any Jak game after Jak 3- I need to get JXCR and I need a PSP to play Daxter Any Ratchet & Clank game after Up Your Arsenal- I don't play PS2 online so I hesitated with Deadlocked, but I'll get it eventually, and I need a PSP also to play the upcoming Size Matters
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