Somerville

 PC
User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 65
  3. Negative: 27 out of 65

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  1. nicerdicer
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    I have so many questions after first playthrough. Magic sound design and music in the game. Interesting world, challenging puzzles.
  2. Game_playahhhhh
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Just a stunningly beautiful game with breath-taking animation. A new favourite. Loved it.
  3. kidneytheft
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gorgeous art direction, with a compelling story about family and loss. Some great puzzles that eventually culminate into a satisfying third act. I personally loved the multiple endings, and don't get why there's so much hate for it. If you were paying attention to the story, you'll know it makes complete sense. Overall, a stunning game that I suspect will hold up over time.… Expand
  4. Jaxus
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    Great experience. It is like Dear Esther or Firewatch. Just indulge in the atmosphere and let it carry you through the story.

    PS Don't forget to check other endings, once you finish the game.
  5. arkcoss
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    Work of art! I don't understand the comparison to Limbo or Inside ... the formula is similar, because this is the genre of the game, but the story and atmosphere - amazing. More more more...
  6. Lordmk11
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Ending ( at least one of them , the one I experienced) was amazing and I'm sure it will remain in my mind as one of the best endings I've ever got to see
  7. Roddmend
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I understand people giving negative ratings. the game is not well optimized,. controls are fumbling, the main character ignores the dog (hate that). But I give it a 8 for the boldness of the author. Tired of the same old games...I like different games, well directed. I just don't give it a 10 because the moment we meet the dog again the character just ignores him... that was the part I hated the most.… Expand
  8. gozlukluiskelet
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    İtiraf etmeliyim ki, oyunun son kısmında biraz sıkılmaya başlamıştım. Belki de son bölümü gereksiz yere uzatmışlar, bilemiyorum! Somerville bir bütün olarak baktığımızda güzel bir oyun. Etkileyici girişi, ilginç hikayesi ve tartışmaya açık sonuyla son zamanlarda oynamaktan keyif aldığım bir oyun oldu. Oyunun atmosferi, grafikler, renkler, müzikler ve zaman zaman sıkıntı çıkarsa da oynanışıİtiraf etmeliyim ki, oyunun son kısmında biraz sıkılmaya başlamıştım. Belki de son bölümü gereksiz yere uzatmışlar, bilemiyorum! Somerville bir bütün olarak baktığımızda güzel bir oyun. Etkileyici girişi, ilginç hikayesi ve tartışmaya açık sonuyla son zamanlarda oynamaktan keyif aldığım bir oyun oldu. Oyunun atmosferi, grafikler, renkler, müzikler ve zaman zaman sıkıntı çıkarsa da oynanışı güzeldi.… Expand

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#89 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 40
  3. Negative: 2 out of 40
  1. Adventure Game Hotspot
    May 31, 2023
    70
    An artfully made take on the familiar story of an alien invasion, Somerville’s visual design and interesting scenarios form an engaging experience, though some confusing puzzle design and a plot that holds the player at arm’s length keep it from truly being out of this world.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Jan 6, 2023
    65
    Somerville begins with a promise and ends… It ends wherever you end it, for not all players will endure its 6-8 hours-long run. It is a far cry from the previous „Playdead“ experiences, yet it still holds enough charm to be recommended to fans of this unique genre.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Dec 1, 2022
    70
    Outbursts of light and colour and shape, simple enough that they have the potential to become iconic. [Issue#379, p.104]
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