Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 63
  3. Negative: 15 out of 63
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  1. Alvokun
    Jan 21, 2017
    6
    I can perceive all the work behind the game, especially after listening to the director's commentaries, which I found quite interesting and -necessarily- enlightening. However, I cannot avoid feeling... indifferent to the game, but in a few exceptional occasions.

    I think I understood what must be understood in the game -which is not much, indeed-, but still, I just believe it does not    I can perceive all the work behind the game, especially after listening to the director's commentaries, which I found quite interesting and -necessarily- enlightening. However, I cannot avoid feeling... indifferent to the game, but in a few exceptional occasions.

    I think I understood what must be understood in the game -which is not much, indeed-, but still, I just believe it does not transmit enough. It has some powerful symbols, good musical moments... but it never ends up shining completely.

    I guess it is worth trying, in any case. It may simply be a bit whimsical: depending on your mood the day you play it, you will love the slow pace and the symbolism or you will simply walk across the island almost for the sake of walking.    … Expand
  2. Letiste-Gaming
    Sep 21, 2016
    6
    Si bien es cierto que hay un determinado tipo de público al cual le encanta este subgénero, si sois primerizos creo que Dear Esther no es la mejor opción para iniciarse en el. Si la historia de base fuera mas memorable quizás esto sería distinto, pero estamos hablando de un título de una hora de duración en el que solo caminamos y cuya historia es tan ambigua que no resultara del gusto deSi bien es cierto que hay un determinado tipo de público al cual le encanta este subgénero, si sois primerizos creo que Dear Esther no es la mejor opción para iniciarse en el. Si la historia de base fuera mas memorable quizás esto sería distinto, pero estamos hablando de un título de una hora de duración en el que solo caminamos y cuya historia es tan ambigua que no resultara del gusto de todos.… Expand
  3. Dragonfly44
    Feb 24, 2021
    6
    If you want a good walking simulator, play What Remains of Edith Finch. This is just a pretty (the caves especially great) looking game with the illusion of a story or any meaning at all. 57/100
  4. DrFriendless
    May 18, 2018
    7
    I want to give this game a high rating because I can appreciate that it's quality art, but on the other hand I just spent an hour or so pushing myself around an island and did not receive illumination or even have to tap any buttons. So I am unable to assess the quality of the experience. This game is worthy of playing for the experience, as long as it's cheap. I think my time might haveI want to give this game a high rating because I can appreciate that it's quality art, but on the other hand I just spent an hour or so pushing myself around an island and did not receive illumination or even have to tap any buttons. So I am unable to assess the quality of the experience. This game is worthy of playing for the experience, as long as it's cheap. I think my time might have been better spent rereading "Jonathan Livingstone Seagull".… Expand
  5. painava
    Jan 15, 2020
    5
    Rather boring "walking simulator". You can't do anything but walk around (not even run or jump) and listen to the character's inner monologue. There were parts I enjoyed, but overall Dear Esther was forgettable.
  6. nexus151196
    Sep 10, 2020
    7
    Красивая аудиокнига на час. Саундтрек забрал в плейлист.
  7. Empidonax
    Apr 3, 2022
    5
    I have heard some criticisms of this game being a walking simulator, and people saying it should not be called a game. These criticism made me want to play it more, as games like that usually have a very good story. Unfortunately I did not enjoy this game. The story was just not that interesting to me. It was just really depressing and made me feel bad.
  8. BrianDavid94
    Oct 17, 2022
    7
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find somethingQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of course influenced by my personal opinions.

    (7) Average. The game’s feature may work, but are nothing that even causal players haven’t seen before.

    This is just a walking simulator so if that isn't your thing then stay away. If you're all right with walking around a mysterious island with a good narrator telling you a story, good graphics, sound, and pretty good music then give it a try. You're only going to lose 1-4 hours of your time. if you like it, listen to the developer commentary too. I did.    … Expand

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. PSNStores
    May 3, 2017
    60
    Dear Esther isn’t a groundbreaking experience, but it did help pioneer more games in its genre. It will take you a little under 2 hours to complete the game’s four main areas, but it is a game that you might want to play again upon completing it to further understand its plot. The Director’s Commentary will add another playthrough for those looking for an interesting background on how the game was created and its inspirations.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Oct 26, 2016
    80
    A hauntingly immersive experience which may not be as exciting as the average game but four years on it's still a beautiful piece of art. If you haven't played it before now is the time to pick it up.
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  3. DarkStation
    Oct 21, 2016
    40
    The game shines most through its aesthetics with impressive environments and an atmospheric score. Its lack of agency and action may bore players, especially if the confusing story doesn’t reach them.
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