A beautiful, poetic walk and a narrator with letters as a remembrance of his loss

User Rating: 8 | Dear Esther PC
This isn't just a game, this is a perfect example of such that hasthe ability to emotionally touch its players through exceptional storytelling. It shines and stands out because of its unique experience. This leave a print in the gaming industry and can truly be called art.

You wonder around a desolate island, all the while not knowing who you really are. A narrator speaks to you about his views and experience with life. He will talk about Esther and he will talk about you. He will talk bitterly about his loss with vague hints about how it all came to be. As you walk you will see memento's, your path will be lit and letters of dear affection will be literally sunk in a sea of sadness. You will walk the island in search of knowledge and memories with a knot in your stomach; hoping you're wrong. Ascending the island will eventually get you the truth and end your wandering, but do you really wish to know?

What really happened and who are you?


NOTE: This isn't for happy-go-lucky hack 'n slash gamers, but for gamers who like games with feeling and wants a challenge and think about the conclusion of a game. Listen carefully to the narrator otherwise some clues might escape you. Take your time and play this game in one sitting if you can.