I was playing Gone Home with my girlfriend yesterday, and she gave off this faint shriek when she saw the red-stained bathtub!
There is a feeling of slight darkness that lingers throughout this game, but nothing that induces unnecessary fear. Because of this, you feel you can comfortably go through the house to uncover the mysteries of the family and their situations, without concerning yourself about what things may be lurking around the corner. It's an incredible interactive experience that you can't fully grasp until you completely sell yourself in the world of the game and it's inhabitants (or lack thereof). We completed the game earlier today; it was amazing to piece together the various stories and gather satisfying conclusions about many things, including the parents, the work of Terry's books, the inclusion of 'another man' in the mother's life, the strange stories about Oscar Masan, and of course the Lonnie and Sam (L+S) situation. I, with my girlfriend, managed to breath a sigh of relief when we got to hear that final journal entry in the attic! So much depth in a relatively short game. There's so much about this game that I've yet to mention, which should be proof of how much effort has been put into this game. This is truly a masterpiece, which I recommend to anybody who enjoys a strong, powerful and emotional narrative.
From the little I know about the character, (and face it, there's very little I actually do know) Edward Norton would be my choice. He was the first person that came to mind in terms of likeness.
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