- Publisher: Arc System Works
- Release Date: Oct 11, 2018
- Also On: PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One
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Oct 19, 2018The Missing's self-harm mechanic is deliberately uncomfortable and inscrutable, as the disturbing process clashes with its bizarre, often humorous results.
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CD-ActionNov 14, 2019Swery proves that his storytelling skills are unlike any other in the industry – I would only wish that someone helped him to design better puzzles. [13/2018, p.80]
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Nov 26, 2018The Missing – J.J. MacField and the Island of Memories combined it's puzzle-platformer gameplay and narrative in a way that truly makes use of the medium and highlight's it's best potential. Difficult subject matter and a leaning toward the surreal drive a story that touches upon aspects of humanity that are rarely explored in games.
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Oct 18, 2018The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is an evocative, offbeat adventure with a sinister yet imaginative gameplay hook. Its story suffers slightly from subpar voice acting and an eagerness to tell more than show, but for the most part this is a dark, strange and utterly compelling journey into the tortured mind of its main character, and one absolutely well worth taking.
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Oct 11, 2018The Missing is smaller and more mechanically conventional than Deadly Premonition or D4, but its components remain focused on distinctly a Swery game: a dark, idiosyncratic experience that tells a deeply personal story that's as confronting as it is sincere. It is absolutely not for everyone, but as the game reminds us, there is nothing wrong with that.
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Oct 11, 2018The Missing told a moving story about J.J.’s personal struggles that caught me off guard more than once. Like its surprisingly heartfelt narrative, this quirky indie side-scroller came out of nowhere, but I’m glad I didn’t miss out on The Missing.
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Oct 21, 2018The Missing is a good puzzle platformer, with inspiring atmosphere. The puzzles are good, sometimes a bit too brainy.
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Oct 17, 2018The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is a game full of feels and pain, that uses a puzzle game to tell a story of searching and growing up in our strange and bad world.
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Game World Navigator MagazineDec 21, 2018JJ has to impale herself, burn herself alive and suffer all other kinds of mutilation in order to progress. Even when you get accustomed to that, The Missing keeps getting under your skin in many other ways. [Issue#234, p.62]
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Oct 22, 2018Swery's brand of wonky mechanics underlined with impeccable writing and atmospherics proves just as effective in the 2D platformer field. [Eurogamer Recommended]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 27
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Mixed: 6 out of 27
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Negative: 8 out of 27
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Oct 13, 2018This game is fantastic. From the art direction to the story I am in love with it. The music is also spot on.
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Nov 10, 2018
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Oct 29, 2018