The Missing: JJ Macfield and the Island of Memories

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 17, 2018
    70
    Swery's the MISSING is a touching game, with original thoughts behind a good and surprising plot. A mysterious and mystic adventure through classic puzzle-platforming. Sometimes is slow and unrefined but the good atmosphere deletes the pains of backtracking and dead times.
  2. Vandal
    Oct 11, 2018
    70
    Swery's touch keeps the whole adventure interesting, although many issues regarding its control make it hard to enjoy sometimes. It is definitely unique, but it needs some polishing.
  3. Destructoid
    Oct 11, 2018
    70
    A short, dark trip through the nightmare of youth; growing up, discovering yourself, and existing among a society that rarely understands. Sure to be a divisive title, there are those who will find The Missing overpriced and melodramatic, while others will be taken by its surrealist story of undying friendship, ironically becoming an indelible memory to those who dare to experience it.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Oct 22, 2018
    Swery's brand of wonky mechanics underlined with impeccable writing and atmospherics proves just as effective in the 2D platformer field. [Eurogamer Recommended]

Awards & Rankings

80
#80 Best PC Game of 2018

User Reviews

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 8 out of 27
  1. Altun
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic. From the art direction to the story I am in love with it. The music is also spot on.
  2. bassman2112
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    The Missing is a must-play game with intense emotional resonance. Its story and characters are executed extremely well, and I would say thatThe Missing is a must-play game with intense emotional resonance. Its story and characters are executed extremely well, and I would say that the message is one of the strongest I've seen in a game in years.

    This game is very "Swery," which goes for better and for worse - the controls are kind of bad, the production values aren't always great, and the puzzles can feel clunky; but don't let that hold you back. It is 1000% worth experiencing.    … Full Review »
  3. teleute
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    The only game that has ever made me ugly cry. No surprise for a SWERTY game, the story is the highlight and I highly suggest avoidingThe only game that has ever made me ugly cry. No surprise for a SWERTY game, the story is the highlight and I highly suggest avoiding spoilers. The gameplay is also unique and perfectly intertwined with the narrative. The story literally would not be the same without the rather gruesome self harm mechanics. I know this won't be everyone's cup of tea but it's easily my game of the year.… Full Review »
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