Never Alone (2014)

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. PC Games
    Dec 4, 2014
    74
    For quite some time now, I keep asking myself why almost no game includes some “extra material” so to speak. Except for Valiant Hearts, I can’t really think of any other game that goes the extra mile to establish connections to recent events and not only is enjoyable to play but conveys knowledge at the same time. Never Alone thoroughly succeeds at this task: the atmospheric setting, the loveable heroes and a slew of documentary-videos, that give insight into the lively culture, not only entertain but teach you a lot of interesting things. I would really like to get more games like this.
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  2. GameStar
    Nov 30, 2014
    72
    A jump and run with puzzles. Average gameplay, but great story and atmosphere.
  3. Riot Pixels
    Jan 25, 2015
    70
    I wish the game was just as amazing as the story it tells. For an adventure that takes 4-5 hours to complete, it relies quite often on repeating the same gameplay sequences.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 15, 2015
    70
    Never Alone is a very well told fable, but it's a pretty short one and has some problems with the AI.
  6. IGN Italia
    Dec 21, 2014
    70
    A nice and interesting experiment, even though it's a bit expensive.
  7. Everyeye.it
    Dec 11, 2014
    70
    You might be interested in the culture and folklore aspects of the game but the gameplay is not up to par.
  8. GameWatcher
    Nov 26, 2014
    70
    It comes away respectful of its inspiration and educational as well, but won’t last long in the memory as a gaming experience.
  9. Gameblog.fr
    Nov 20, 2014
    70
    With a game like Never Alone, the grade system has its limits. Anyone who will be transported by this timeless story, escaped from a storybook, will probably forgive the various gameplay issues... the others probably won't.
  10. Vandal
    Nov 19, 2014
    68
    As a game there are many aspects that should be polished or improved, but it is a great experience, original and very didactic.
  11. CD-Action
    Feb 7, 2015
    65
    Never Alone has a fairy tale charm and educational values, and it’s a decent platformer. It’s a shame Alaskan temperatures failed to kill off the bugs. [01/2015, p.62]
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  12. Game Informer
    Dec 16, 2014
    65
    As an educational tool, Never Alone is a great success, but the gameplay does more to burden than bolster that achievement.
  13. 3DJuegos
    Nov 27, 2014
    65
    As a video game Never Alone is a poor adventure platform game with great ideas but it is poorly executed. As a didactic program it's an amazing piece of love to Inuit culture.
  14. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 23, 2014
    60
    Deeply flawed in execution but fascinating nonetheless, Never Alone shows that different cultures have wonderful stories to tell. [Jan 2015, p.63]
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  15. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 28, 2014
    60
    Never Alone is mildly likeable as a platform and interesting as a documentary, but too short and easy to leave a lasting mark. Shame that its two sides never blend to create something more powerful that could truly immerse players in its fascinating Iñupiat folklore.

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 63 out of 126
  3. Negative: 27 out of 126
  1. Technopiper
    Dec 9, 2014
    2
    Adorable main characters and political correctness cannot hide the fact that this is a very poor game. All you do is jump, skid, and hop. ThenAdorable main characters and political correctness cannot hide the fact that this is a very poor game. All you do is jump, skid, and hop. Then you are rewarded by a short native lore. That's it, that's the only connect between native culture and this game. I was attracted by the two main characters but they are the only thing appealing in this game. That isn't good enough. Don't play this.… Full Review »
  2. Ne42
    Jan 9, 2015
    2
    This "game" could possibly be better if it was just a movie or an animation. The only challenge in this game is poor controls and unintuitiveThis "game" could possibly be better if it was just a movie or an animation. The only challenge in this game is poor controls and unintuitive puzzles, which often make no sense. The 2 points are only for pretty visauls and movie clips, which are somewhat interesting. Other than that the game itself is zero.… Full Review »
  3. zombiechan
    Jan 1, 2015
    8
    It's a cute little puzzle solving platformer. It's pretty simple game play and has a few bugs but it is a great game to pick up for your kid.It's a cute little puzzle solving platformer. It's pretty simple game play and has a few bugs but it is a great game to pick up for your kid. The characters are cute and the game has little videos educating about the culture.… Full Review »
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