Gone Home: Console Edition

 PlayStation 4
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  1. StophJS
    Feb 27, 2016
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The absolute only reason this game was well received was because it has atmosphere, and centers around a lesbian relationship in a non exploitative way.

    My experience of playing this game was one of very high initial hopes, slowly fading into resignation to the fact that game wasn't going to do anything more than it had already presented. Purely from a presentation standpoint, there's every reason to think it might be great when you first start out. It's got great voice acting, and a very quiet tension like you're actually in this house and learning whatever it might have to tell you. Unfortunately all it has to tell you is that the daughter is a lesbian, the father is a failed writer, and the mother has the hots for some dude at work. That's it. That's the game.

    The developers of this game clearly thought that having the player walk through a house and figure out some girl was a lesbian was enough narrative to complete a story, but it isn't. It's relevant, and unusual, and of-the-times. But it's not the basis of a game worth playing, let alone one you would pay $20 for.

    If there's any silver lining here, it's that indie developers in the future might look to this game and gain some inspiration as to what can be done with a very minimalist environment and story-telling approach like this. I just hope those developers come up with an interesting story.    … Expand
  2. SILVERBACK6153
    Mar 3, 2016
    4
    It's literally a walking simulator. Go here, pick up item etc. etc. I would nearly rather walk around my own house than play this game. However, the game is relaxing to play and so is a good stress reliever for those who are stressed out of their minds (probably from buying this game lol).
  3. wdiscourse
    Mar 9, 2016
    0
    Total waste of money. Nothing but a walking simulator. Just walk around and click on stuff until you get tired and ask for your money back. Not worth it at any cost. If the game was free, it would cost too much. They should have a refund button on the main menu.
  4. diskostux
    Mar 6, 2016
    1
    When you consider the content versus the price, this game is a total rip off. 20 dollars is ridiculous. The game is extremely boring and at most worth a dollar. Do not buy this game. I feel more ripped of with this game than I do with Dayz.
  5. willlow
    Jan 23, 2016
    2
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. seriously save your TWENTY dollars. save that money use it for something else.

    have you played everybodys gone to the rapture? I hope to god you havent. either way you don't need to play this game cause its the same boring game more or less that is extremely short like laughable short. this game should have been 5 dollars and even then the experience was    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. seriously save your TWENTY dollars. save that money use it for something else.

    have you played everybodys gone to the rapture? I hope to god you havent. either way you don't need to play this game cause its the same boring game more or less that is extremely short like laughable short. this game should have been 5 dollars and even then the experience was painful.

    I heard a positive endorsement from this game on the podcast DLC. this game is terrible. I like artistic games and unique games which is another reason I took a chance on this game.

    this game was like an hour long. you walk around a house looking at things and when you pick up certain items a voice of this girl starts talking about her past very similar to the rapture when you had to keep following that stupid light thing.

    that is the whole game right there. looking at a map of this house going to certain areas hearing this girls voice. if you like picking up things and looking at them with no climax to a game then this is it.

    this game actually hurt deep because I value money and fullbright, majesco and midnight city decided to charge 20 dollars for this extremely static painfully boring experience.

    how did this win game of the year on pc?? I dont understand????? this seriously makes me disgruntled at the game and game related media industry. I gave it a 2 cause there was a couple ok things to look at like a picture of a comic book or a drawing this teenage girl did before she tells you about a boring life story of hers in her cliche life is strange lead character rip off voice while you walk NOT RUN around this house. oh yeah you can't run. so you walk slow as hell through this house while it rains outside. id rather be out in that rain although the rain sfx sound like static. you can crouch but you cant run. rant over.

    save your money.    … Expand
  6. pjh3000
    Feb 29, 2016
    0
    I want my money back. This is just a walking simulator. Based on the price they charge, it's a scam. There is literally no content for this game. You just walk around and click on stuff until you get bored.
  7. VagrantPeters
    Jan 12, 2016
    0
    I can't stress this enough - if you have never played this game - DON'T. It is possibly the highest rated piece of garbage ever released. The professional critics are dead wrong - under two hours of 'game play' which would be forgiveable if it was awesome, it however is an uneventful shi+ show. Seriously, watch a play through on you tube if you don't believe me. I do this as a publicI can't stress this enough - if you have never played this game - DON'T. It is possibly the highest rated piece of garbage ever released. The professional critics are dead wrong - under two hours of 'game play' which would be forgiveable if it was awesome, it however is an uneventful shi+ show. Seriously, watch a play through on you tube if you don't believe me. I do this as a public service - this game is trash.… Expand
  8. claytastic
    Mar 2, 2016
    3
    Gone Home simply isn't a game. In fact, it doesn't even deserve the title of being a walking simulator, which is one of the most degrading ways to label a game there is, and this game can't even reach that point. Because at least most walking simulators actually give you open space to roam around. Gone Home just puts you in a house. Not a neighborhood, not a mansion, just a house. While IGone Home simply isn't a game. In fact, it doesn't even deserve the title of being a walking simulator, which is one of the most degrading ways to label a game there is, and this game can't even reach that point. Because at least most walking simulators actually give you open space to roam around. Gone Home just puts you in a house. Not a neighborhood, not a mansion, just a house. While I will admit it's a nice house, it's not a nice game setting. The gameplay is easily the worst part of this game. What do you do? You look for notes and listen to recordings. That doesn't sound fun, does it? If it does, I find this concerning. That means I find a lot of people's opinions concerning because almost every friend or critic I know who has played this game thinks it's brilliant. The simple truth is that it's not, and these people are too blinding by the graphics (which do look good, I'll give it that) and the storytelling, which would be okay if the storytelling was actually interesting. The way the story is told isn't anything special, and neither is the story itself. I won't spoil the story in case you want to play this garbage for yourself, but just know that it isn't worth your time. I learned that the hard way. 3/10.… Expand
  9. ErikHellstrom
    Jan 12, 2016
    10
    Go in blind, play the game. You won't regret it.
    Should I tell you anymore? No.
    Should you play Gone Home? Yes.
    Does this review have to be any longer? No.
    Should you play Gone Home? Yes.
  10. Abandoneduser63
    Aug 10, 2017
    0
    Yet another useless PS Plus freebie I downloaded to see what the hype was about. I am so disappointed at all the clearly false positive reviews. Especially since Slender was a better walking simulator compared to this.
  11. maggnus
    Jul 26, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La mayor basura de videojuego, perdida de tiempo no, lo siguiente. Sin argumento, predecible, sin puzzles, una mierda de simulador de paseo por una casa vacia, sin sustos y sin suspense. Te ahorraré unas horas de tu tiempo, y espero que dinero. SPOILER: Tu hermana se ha ido. punto, no la han matado, no hay misterios, se ha largado porque le ha salido de los huevos. ARGUMENTAZO.… Expand
  12. SuperDuck23
    May 28, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When making a game like this it is paramount that the story and writing is of good quality to make it worthwhile. Unfortunately this wasn't the case for this game. The only aspect I thought was well executed was the non-linear narration reveal at the end, but that wasn't enough to make me satisfied with the experience. With a clichéd story and bland gameplay, there is little to salvage Gone Home.… Expand
  13. Peartato
    Jul 25, 2016
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I downloaded this game after reading glowing reviews, praising the love story, the writing, the atmosphere, etc., but I was confused when I booted it up. Was this a horror game? It's got all the tropes: a dark and stormy night, a house full of flickering lights, creaky floorboards, white noise from a TV set... But a friend who'd played it assured me it wasn't a horror game. Despite that claim, it still felt like I was playing P.T. or something like it; like I would turn the corner and there would be a tall, shadowy figure, waiting to disembowel me. That never happened though. In fact, nothing really happened.
    The focus of the game (it's a stretch to call it a "game", per se, but whatever) is to learn about your sister's recent dealings through audio journals you pick up (somehow?) while exploring the empty house. My problem with this is that Sam (your sister) is a completely selfish and unlikable character. I found myself annoyed listening to her ramble on about this girl she's crushing on in school. I wasn't interested in her story, or even her parents' stories (you also learn a little bit about their careers and struggles in their marriage... apparently?), but the only story that caught my attention was about the previous owner of the house, your father's uncle. The few times he gets mentioned, I got excited, but then Sam would start talking about Millie or Lily or whatever her name was and it dragged me back down to the boring drudge that is the majority of this game.
    Like I'd mentioned earlier, it has all the tropes of a horror game, from the lightning crashes to the pitch-black rooms (though you can play with all the lights on). You learn that several people refer to this home as "the psycho house", referring to Oscar, the previous owner. There's a Ouija board hidden in a side panel, you find a hidden room where Sam and Filly were trying to summon the spirit of Oscar, there are a couple books referencing the occult, you see a cushion fort in front of the TV where Sam and Billie were apparently watching Poltergeist... But it's just building up to disappointment. None of it affects the plot in any way.
    All of the horror elements feel unfitting for Gone Home. It teases the supernatural, that maybe there's a killer in the house, or maybe a ghost? You even see some red splotches over a bathtub which you instinctively presume to be blood. None of it pays off. There's no ghost, no killer, and the red splotches are just from when Sam dyed Millie's hair red.
    Gone Home is a slow (and I mean sloooow) walk from room to room until you finally end up in the attic, find the last journal and the game ends. Woo. It's an anticlimactic slap in the face. You learn that your sister left the day before (or so) to be with her girlfriend, with your parents coming home the next day. Now you know that when they get home, they're not going to be excited and happy to see you, they're going to be worried about your missing sister. She ruined your homecoming (and it looks like she even ransacked the house before leaving).

    Pros:
    +the house looks nice and lived in
    +most objects in the house are interactive
    +mercifully short

    Cons:
    -the main plot and most of the side stories are not very gripping
    -the sister character (who the player is intended to connect to and sympathize with) is an unlikable ****
    -the horror themes are completely out of place
    -when going through the commentary, I realized the developers are annoying and unlikable too, go figure
    -completely obscure hidden trophies that practically require a walkthrough to figure out

    It's not 0/10 bad, but I can understand why people are leaving those reviews: it was such a huge let down. And all of the glowing reviews for it are not helping. It's also funny to me that the critic reviews are all generally positive with the lowest being around a 60/100 (seriously, IGN? A 9.5/10? And Gaming-Age.com gave it a perfect score? Jesus Christ). I'm glad I didn't pay anything for this and I feel bad for anyone who threw $20 down the drain for it. It took me under 2.5 hours to beat the game and get all the trophies. Not worth the price. If you can get it for free, it might be worth checking out, but make sure your expectations are low. Like, LOW low.    … Expand
  14. Bizancio_Askatu
    Aug 9, 2021
    4
    If you think that a silly idealized stereotypical filled with clichés story becomes great just by adding homosexuality to it, you may enjoy this game a lot. Otherwise you will probably find this walking simulator a short pretentious and infuriating experience.
    The only think I liked was OST due the female-fronted punk bands.
  15. cdbarlow
    Mar 27, 2022
    0
    I created a Metacritic account just to warn others about this awful, awful game. The entire game consists of going from room to room, pointing at everything everywhere until something glows, then zooming in on it and turning it around. Rinse and repeat for a measly 55 minutes. That's literally the entire game. Nothing ever happens except a woke teenage love story cliché that had me rollingI created a Metacritic account just to warn others about this awful, awful game. The entire game consists of going from room to room, pointing at everything everywhere until something glows, then zooming in on it and turning it around. Rinse and repeat for a measly 55 minutes. That's literally the entire game. Nothing ever happens except a woke teenage love story cliché that had me rolling my eyes. It's basically a "look meticulously through a storage room of just tons of old junk" simulator. Ultimately, you click on a random notebook and it fades to black with a short voiceover and the game is over before anything ever happened... yet IGN gave this a 9.5 probably because it's WOKE!… Expand
  16. avelen
    Jun 22, 2016
    0
    This game is **** I must say. HATE IT, REGRET PLAYING IT, AND IT'S WASTE OF TIME. I hate the puzzles in it there are no fun and the story is boring and **** i bet everyone who played it said the same thing so don't judge. but the graphics are cool.
  17. Ecresis
    Jun 7, 2016
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not much to say about this "game". It is not a game, it is a story. A 20 minute story. Not worth your money. Basically, you have to find 24 objects triggering a story. The story is so cliché that you will probably give up before the end. You can finish the game without finding all the clues, just find 2 keys and you're done.

    I understand that the 85 Metascore from critics and the hype comes from the fact that it's about lesbian love and parents not understanding, and the military not accepting homos. Blah Blah Blah. The usual stuff. Even if I agree that it is a important subject to fight for, this "game" was not a good way to do it. I'm happy I didn't pay for it.

    The whole game can be solved in 10 minutes, or 2 hours maximum if you really want to click on every piece of wall/tissue box and read everything (most of it is extremely boring stuff about their parent's jobs).

    Gone home is gone deleted.    … Expand
  18. Seaoflogic
    Aug 25, 2016
    0
    Probably the most boring "game" i have ever played. Reading boring notes, with a boring story in a boring house. Yay. Wouldn't have wished this "game" on my worst enemy. I even created an account just to put another warning out there of how bad this walking simulator is.
  19. TheMule
    Jun 9, 2016
    0
    Played through the game, Got stuck in a few corners and had to reload. The main character walks around a house interacting with things that have no bearing on anything,...like soda cans, pencils, cups and other such things. Elements in the game that needed explaining weren't, like things you find in the hidden areas, you will see what I mean. I figured the game was going to be involvingPlayed through the game, Got stuck in a few corners and had to reload. The main character walks around a house interacting with things that have no bearing on anything,...like soda cans, pencils, cups and other such things. Elements in the game that needed explaining weren't, like things you find in the hidden areas, you will see what I mean. I figured the game was going to be involving solving some kind of mystery as to why there was no one home and that her sister was missing due to supernatural causes. I was looking forward to seeing some shocking ghost images of some kind...none were forthcoming.

    What seems like a clone of the point an click games on a PC turns into a huge letdown for fans of that genre so it loses points for trying to be something it is not and loses points for the many bugs I found in the game after only minutes of playing it. Loses points for incomplete story line and the extremely high price tag (if you actually pay money for it, since it is free on PS4 right now). Even with it being a free download at this time...I still felt ripped off for my time.

    Personally don't care about the lesbian innuendos or the SJW feel to the entire game...it was crap even before I started figuring out that it was either of those things.    … Expand
  20. jrzone
    Jun 17, 2016
    3
    Honestly I don't know where I would rate this game. I got it free with PlayStation plus and for free yea it's an ok experience. However would I spend actual money on this? Nope. There is nothing really to the game you collect documents about a house. And listen to your sisters diary of the events. And that's it. Was going to give it a 4 but that ending was so disappointing. One thing thatHonestly I don't know where I would rate this game. I got it free with PlayStation plus and for free yea it's an ok experience. However would I spend actual money on this? Nope. There is nothing really to the game you collect documents about a house. And listen to your sisters diary of the events. And that's it. Was going to give it a 4 but that ending was so disappointing. One thing that really bothered me about the game why have horror atmosphere and sounds about the house? It's not a horror game. It was a poor choice for the dev to do it like that. I have no idea why media outlets rated it high. Maybe I've not played enough walking simulators to get it. But it just seems lazy. It certainly is not worth the money buy a telltale games you will have more fun. Overall it was boring, with an uninteresting story.… Expand
  21. KoastalKhaos
    Jul 29, 2016
    0
    This is by far the worst "game" I have ever played. To think that Polygon gave this garbage their Game of the Year Award over the likes of Grand Theft Auto V, The Last of Us, or Tomb Raider is insane. There is now way to fail at this walking simulator. There is not even really a goal, though they want you to think there is. You can literally beat the game in under a minute. Horrible. IThis is by far the worst "game" I have ever played. To think that Polygon gave this garbage their Game of the Year Award over the likes of Grand Theft Auto V, The Last of Us, or Tomb Raider is insane. There is now way to fail at this walking simulator. There is not even really a goal, though they want you to think there is. You can literally beat the game in under a minute. Horrible. I would call it an interactive story but there is no need for interaction other than opening doors and looking at notes that poorly try to strike up a good storyline. This game got praised because the gaming journalists tried to push an agenda. Calling it the GOTY destroys their credibility. Look up reviews on Youtube. At least they are by unbiased people who aren't friends with the developers like most of these gaming websites are. *SPOILER*:
    You come home to an empty house. As you try to piece together where everyone went, you find out about 20 minutes in that your sister has come out as being a lesbian. In the end, you find out that she has ran away with her lover and your parents are on a couple's retreat. DUMB.

    If the sister ran away with a boy, would it receive such high praise? Absolutely not. This game is trying to drill an agenda and fails horribly at it.    … Expand
  22. Fishnpeas
    Jun 11, 2016
    0
    Tonight, on a very special blossom.
    This is not a game, this is not even narrative, I have no idea what this is - I mean what was the whole point of it? The main character just sounds like a complete empty head - this is supposed to be highlighting what to me as a gamer? That I can be fleeced? I actually had to create an account on here simply to vent my utter disgust at "professional"    Tonight, on a very special blossom.
    This is not a game, this is not even narrative, I have no idea what this is - I mean what was the whole point of it? The main character just sounds like a complete empty head - this is supposed to be highlighting what to me as a gamer? That I can be fleeced? I actually had to create an account on here simply to vent my utter disgust at "professional" reviewers giving this thing anything above a 4. You should genuinely be ashamed of yourselves. There should be new categories for things like this so they are not listed on the game section of stores, because that is simply false advertising. And the amount of people saying "go play cod if you don't like it" also need a slap because if you class this as anything even resembling a game you should be slapped vigorously.    … Expand
  23. relnigar
    Jun 10, 2016
    0
    Terrible story mixed with a dull atmosphere, if you hate Young Adult fiction and all it stands for then you will likely hate this. The writing is insipid, the gameplay non-existent; flash games are far better and more immersive, and the price is a joke. Avoid at all costs, the hype around it is very artificial and 'art' it is not.
  24. ragnavirus
    Jun 13, 2016
    1
    Another game , that it is not a game.Press a button to walk and prepare to read tons of text.If i want a book , i will go and buy one.At least try to make the game similar to MYSt and put some cool puzzles.Not the worst game ever , but in the 20 worst probably
  25. Nathan1423
    Jun 12, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyond disappointed. This game is nothing it appears to be. It's a lesbian love story. That's it. I'm 100% for the slightly modern idea of making weird games with cool graphics that are more of "an experience" than a game, and this "game" tries to achieve that, but it fails horribly. My first gripe was the fact that there are well over 100 items to pick up and look at that do absolutely nothing, like plain cups or pencils. Not only is this a game where literally all you can do is pick stuff up and walk around, so the stuff you pick up should be useful half the time, but also why on earth did the developers go through the effort of including so much worthless crap? You can open the dishwasher....to look at dishes...and pick some up...and that's all....it's so stupid.
    My second gripe was that the story revealed through notes, letters, audio logs, and so forth is terribly uninteresting. teenage forbidden lesbian romance, an old house that used to have some shady guy living there who liked hidden passages, but the end result is nothing. The house is not haunted, there's not some creepy torture chamber in the basement, there's not a dead body, there isn't some dark secret, there's....nothing. Everywhere you go the whole experience revolves around your rebellious sister Sam and her lesbian lover Lonnie, even when you find cool hidden passages, nope, nothing interesting, just where same and Lonnie would hide out and post teenage crap on the walls. By the end i just wanted it to be over already. The last room in the attic I walked straight to the end and picked up the last journal entry and the game was over with a brief audio log. I'm sure there were a few things in that room I didn't look at that maybe explained a few things, but i guarantee it didn't explain everything. I'm sick of modern story writers not writing a complete story and then being like "oh it's interpretive, you figure it out, you decide what happened." That's garbage. Finish your crappy story. Sooo many times in the game I ended up saying things like "Why? Why is this here? What would they do this?" The majority of questions are left unanswered, and all your left with is a lesbian love story. I honestly feel bad for people who paid for this game, mine was free from PSN. Voice acting, visuals, and controls were all fine, which makes it a shame that there's no story worth experiencing.    … Expand
  26. Mike1234
    Jun 13, 2016
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If this have hadn't been free on PSN I'd have been devastated buying it.
    In a nutshell you come home from traveling its midnight a storm outside the house in darkness it's previous owner was a psycho.
    Your parents and sister are missing, they knew you were coming but haven't left an obvious message for you. Turns out they have gone camping your sister has run off with her lover. You walk around the house for an hour figuring that out that's it!
    Biggest mystery for me is why they locked to for leading to the kitchen that I needed to get rid by a secret passage didn't they want me to eat?
    Terrible game.    … Expand
  27. lucasbiagini
    Jun 26, 2016
    0
    Considering you are lucky to find the game evidences and follow the story following the correct time line and you actually enjoy reading irrelevant texts, than that is your game. Otherwise, just not.
  28. Ptrac
    Jun 28, 2016
    1
    Look, the reason you see so many critics liking this game and users not liking it is because user are actually the ones who want to PLAY a GAME. This game is a 2-3 hour story of a girl coming of age and realizing she is a lesbian. I guess with the LGBT movement being the "in" thing right now all the critics consider this a grand, noble achievement. If that's what you're into maybe you'llLook, the reason you see so many critics liking this game and users not liking it is because user are actually the ones who want to PLAY a GAME. This game is a 2-3 hour story of a girl coming of age and realizing she is a lesbian. I guess with the LGBT movement being the "in" thing right now all the critics consider this a grand, noble achievement. If that's what you're into maybe you'll love this game. It also makes some other political statements regarding homophobia. and the fear of "coming out". Beyond that, the game offers NOTHING else. They hint at something scary but never actually do anything to scare you. There is very little else going on other than some things that capture the feeling of the early 1990's. The game also is visually pretty ugly. I am all for a walking simulator that tells a story and it doesn't have to be scary but this game just gets real annoying real fast. When you get to the the end you will be irritated that you stuck with it for the 2 hours it takes to finish.… Expand
  29. khwwalnw
    Apr 10, 2016
    0
    Less than one hour of "game play". Well there's actually no game play, but it's less than an hour until you get to the end of this walking simulator. Look, they just want your money to spend on patreon.
  30. Tubey
    Jun 15, 2016
    2
    Absolutely nothing has changed from the PC release - if you want, check my profile for the review of that. It's abysmal. The critics have selective vision with this 'game', and that's why you see the gulf between honest user reviews and professional reviewers wanting to justify their career by pretending this is high art.

    It's not. It's absolute trash. Avoid like the plague.
  31. Alecj
    Jun 7, 2016
    2
    Possibly the most overrated, over-hyped, and over praised game in recent years.

    To put it plainly, its a uneventful walk around a house. Sure, you find bits of story, but the narrative is both juvenile and trite.....like you found your 13 year old sisters diary. The worst part---between the constant cheer leading from the gaming media, and the slightly mysterious first moments, you    Possibly the most overrated, over-hyped, and over praised game in recent years.

    To put it plainly, its a uneventful walk around a house. Sure, you find bits of story, but the narrative is both juvenile and trite.....like you found your 13 year old sisters diary.

    The worst part---between the constant cheer leading from the gaming media, and the slightly mysterious first moments, you are led to believe "Gone Home" has something exciting to offer. Then you wait......and walk.....and peruse useless drivel.....and slowly come to realize nothing is going to happen.

    Items are strewn about the house that hint at what is supposed to be interesting details about an unknown protagonist and their family, but the more i found, the less i cared.

    Those hoping for a supernatural or lively event to turn this mundane stroll around an empty house into something more, will be disappointed. Its never meant to be more, yet it has been continuously trumpeted as a worthwhile experience. Have you ever wandered your parents house while they were away.....in fact, my personal adventures, arriving at my parents empty house, have been far more interesting, but i would feel dishonest making any one of them a purchasable product.

    I dont understand why "Gone Home" exists. I dont understand why it has been propped up by game's journalists. I dont understand what anyone who has lived in the 21st century gets out of the pedestrian tale. The vapid, predictable ending only solidified my irritation and confusion over the "game's" continued acclaim.

    If you are looking for anything other than a detailed reminder of what items a home might of been littered with in the 90's.....you wont find it in "Gone Home"

    There is very little in "Gone Home", and nothing that isnt taken to far more creative and inspired places in the latest teen vampire romance movie.....

    Exactly.

    Save your time, even if it doesnt cost you money.....its a nothing burger with a 5 star rating.

    Still---SMH    … Expand
  32. yoho
    Jun 10, 2016
    1
    This game is like a book you're reading in a random order: basically, you move and read pages and it's up to you to make the whole story out of it. But graphics are very poor, interactivity is reduced to the minimum and overall story is not that great nor original. So I'm really missing why the critics were so positive about this game, must have missed something.

    BTW, don't pay    This game is like a book you're reading in a random order: basically, you move and read pages and it's up to you to make the whole story out of it. But graphics are very poor, interactivity is reduced to the minimum and overall story is not that great nor original. So I'm really missing why the critics were so positive about this game, must have missed something.

    BTW, don't pay attention to the people telling this game is short. Yes, true, it can be finished in less than 1 minute (it's one of the trophies) but it can also be rather long if you try to discover all of the secrets of the house (there are other trophies about it).    … Expand
  33. JackKasket
    Jul 10, 2016
    0
    This "game" is garbage. Do yourself a favor and spend an equal of zero dollars on it. It literally, and I mean this literally, takes 20 minutes to finish, and only reason it doesn't take 10 minutes is that the character walks so damn slow....

    Just... sigh... Horrible.
  34. seriimac
    Aug 4, 2016
    0
    Sooo fun was to check the developers commentary. It's like someone cooked a bread, and you eat that bread, and he begin to tell you at what market he bought the flour, who gives the bill, what he was wearing, the sun was shining, the music was electric, he eat at breakfast eggs, served on a blue plate with a scrath...

    and so on

    story is crap, gameplay is none, commentaries are genious
  35. thehap06
    Jul 5, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never thought it could get worse than Twilight...boy was I wrong.

    I kept playing cause it had a horror game vibe thinking monsters were going to pop out any second but nope, you just walk around and the protagonist relives her relationship with her lesbian girlfriend, sister, and parents by finding old notes they wrote to each other around the house.

    SPOILERS BELOW!!!!! (Honestly reading below this line will save you a lot of time and money):

    The climax: Your lesbian girlfriend can't hang out with you for your High School Graduation because she joined the army and will be leaving for a post.
    The Ending: Lesbian girlfriend can't bear to leave you and drops out of army to stay with you.

    Entire story is narrated by the protagonist as she finds notes that remind her of what happened.

    At least I got it for free through Playstation plus I feel bad for people that actually paid for it.    … Expand
  36. sierick
    Jan 9, 2017
    0
    Wow the only reason this "game" gets any good reviews is because it is a Lesbian Love story. It is not a game, it is awful. Super boring, just clicking on things. Talk about Bias in the "Mainstream" media. 000
  37. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    0
    + Voice acting is pretty good.
    + Normally a bad thing but not in this case, It's short...
    - Considering the great reviews, it shocks me that this turned out to be the worst game I ever played. - Story sucks and doesn't fit with the atmosphere of the house. - Just a walking simulator. Without beautiful graphics or music other walking simulators have. DULL. - The story is very cheesy    + Voice acting is pretty good.
    + Normally a bad thing but not in this case, It's short...
    - Considering the great reviews, it shocks me that this turned out to be the worst game I ever played.
    - Story sucks and doesn't fit with the atmosphere of the house.
    - Just a walking simulator. Without beautiful graphics or music other walking simulators have. DULL.
    - The story is very cheesy and is basically a forbidden love story, very cliche and cringy.
    - The score of 0/10 is a serous score and not a joke. The game bored me to death.    … Expand
  38. Turbodowg
    Jun 30, 2016
    2
    The game pretends it's a horror game, until the dreadful realization that it's a cheesy bit of lesbian fiction so badly written you don't know if you should laugh or cry.

    The house is well designed with some nice graphics but the hour long game-play is ruined when it ends and all the horror elements were just a damp squib. I got it for free and kind of enjoyed the exploration for the    The game pretends it's a horror game, until the dreadful realization that it's a cheesy bit of lesbian fiction so badly written you don't know if you should laugh or cry.

    The house is well designed with some nice graphics but the hour long game-play is ruined when it ends and all the horror elements were just a damp squib.

    I got it for free and kind of enjoyed the exploration for the hour or two it took to beat it, but when it ended I felt empty and let down. So glad I didn't pay full price for this utterly average game.    … Expand
  39. Luke_waugh
    Apr 3, 2016
    1
    This game can be completed in less than 3 minutes. Before this game I believed that no game could be considered not a game but this is absolutely not a game. this game can be summarised by saying walk down a hall, the game is done, thats it. The message is nice but these developers must have payed reviews. Do not waste your money
  40. broyds
    Jun 13, 2016
    0
    I played this game for about an hour after picking it up for free with PS Plus. This is not a game. It is not fun, there is no challenge there is absolutely nothing to it other than picking up things and looking at them. Open a drawer find a note, read it and move on. Find another note, read it and then move on. Repeat this process for the rest of the game and ta da you get a movingI played this game for about an hour after picking it up for free with PS Plus. This is not a game. It is not fun, there is no challenge there is absolutely nothing to it other than picking up things and looking at them. Open a drawer find a note, read it and move on. Find another note, read it and then move on. Repeat this process for the rest of the game and ta da you get a moving experience that you will never forget (EXTREME SARCASM, just in case you couldn't tell). I think it is absolutely ludicrous the amount of high praise that has gone into this sh*t (pardon my french, but this game deserves the use of bad language) from professional critics, don't let them tempt you into buying this non entity of a game it will waste your money! It is the most pointless thing I have ever had to play. How can anyone find any enjoyment out of walking around a house reading letters from made up people and even looking at empty bottles and boxes of empty tissues, no joke.

    Please avoid this utter rubbish!    … Expand
  41. goobergaber
    Apr 11, 2016
    0
    This isn't actually a game. It's more like a visual novel. You walk around and find things to read. That's it. No gameplay, no mobs, no weapons, no score, nothing.
  42. coustoe
    Sep 4, 2016
    1
    Horrible game with no game play value or story. The pro is if you want a LGBT positive message that the liberal game media loves that isn't actually fun then play this.
  43. Sugoihime
    Jun 26, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am glad I got it for free on Ps plus. I believe the price is 20$ and I think that's very overpriced. The game is nice, it has a nice atmosphere to it, and it got me wondering at all times "is this a horror thing or what?". But it isn't, it's just a girl walking around her house, searching for clues and keys only to find out her young sister run away with another girl, cause they were in love. Being in the lgbt community, I thought it was cute, but it was very linear and I totally saw it coming. It's "new" cause it's 1995 and being gay wasn't well seen back then, so it dwells into that as well, but you only get to listen to some audio journal thing, and everything you see are letters, drawings and your house, or well, the characters house.

    It had a nice vibe, but it's not worth the money. If you can download it on pc for free or if you have ps plus, give it a go. It has an amazing ambiance and the details are amazing, but do not spend money on it.    … Expand
  44. Frosty1979
    Mar 11, 2016
    0
    This "game" is a joke. It's a short, uneventful walk through a house to get to know that your sister ran away with her lesbian lover. No idea why so called professional critics gave this high marks. Probably they think it would make people more accepting of homosexuality.

    Maybe it would work to some degree, if it would be for free. But no! They charge 20 Dollar for it and market it as    This "game" is a joke. It's a short, uneventful walk through a house to get to know that your sister ran away with her lesbian lover. No idea why so called professional critics gave this high marks. Probably they think it would make people more accepting of homosexuality.

    Maybe it would work to some degree, if it would be for free. But no! They charge 20 Dollar for it and market it as some kind of mystery adventure, Imho that's nothing but a scam.    … Expand
  45. Deadcow
    Jun 9, 2016
    2
    I'm sure that in 2013 when Gone Home was released to frothing critical acclaim, it was a work of absolute artistic genius. However, in 2016, it simply doesn't stack up against what's come since.

    As a fan of the walking simulator genre, I found Gone Home to be a complete and total disappointment. This was the first of it's kind, and it's been utterly surpassed by every game in this genre    I'm sure that in 2013 when Gone Home was released to frothing critical acclaim, it was a work of absolute artistic genius. However, in 2016, it simply doesn't stack up against what's come since.

    As a fan of the walking simulator genre, I found Gone Home to be a complete and total disappointment. This was the first of it's kind, and it's been utterly surpassed by every game in this genre that's come after it. Woefully short, this game has an achievement for completion in under a minute - I'm not sure that this is something the developers should be flaunting. At any rate, the game can be easily completed, even with a thorough search, in considerably under three hours.

    Puzzles are extremely basic, consisting of two "solve the combination" type puzzles - and that's it. Not that puzzles are what anyone who loves the walking simulator genre plays them for. The main reason to play these games is for the story - which again, in Gone Home is completely lacking. There's no sense of tension or excitement, nothing untoward happens, and the entire plot can be figured out in the first few of the games journal entries. I spent the entire game waiting for a denouement that never arrived. In the end - it just fizzles out. It's just all just extremely dull and pedestrian.

    If you've never player one of these kinds of games before, and you're looking to dip your toe into this genre, instead of this - pick up the excellent "Everybody's Gone To The Rapture", or "The Vanishing Of Ethan Carter" - both of which have more emotional and deeper stories than Gone Home, coupled with better graphics and far longer play times.    … Expand
  46. Prrgangsta
    Jun 9, 2016
    0
    Do you enjoy linear games? Do you like plots with little to no climax? Do you like WALKING through an empty house with 0 ability to run while listening to your lesbian sister's voice inside your head after picking up certain notes?No! Me neither.
  47. fallouts
    Mar 27, 2016
    0
    How did this game get such high scores is beyond me for I saw nothing of value in this one hour walking simulator. There is no replay value either and the gameplay pretty much revolves around you looking at things and hearing background narration. Lame.
  48. eslave242
    Mar 15, 2016
    0
    There's no way this game is worth money. It's just a walking simulator. Do not pay money for this game. There's no gameplay, no action, no entertainment value at all. Just boring boredom.
  49. everythingsucks
    Jun 3, 2016
    0
    this "game" seems to be a result of SJWs absurd demands actually being met. if you're old enough to remember "choose your adventure" books - well, apparently, those were games.

    basically, there gameplay is.... reading. the plot is as stereotypically SJW as possible - and for added irony, i guess the riot grrl movement just wasn't feminist/feminazi enough... so they had to add    this "game" seems to be a result of SJWs absurd demands actually being met. if you're old enough to remember "choose your adventure" books - well, apparently, those were games.

    basically, there gameplay is.... reading. the plot is as stereotypically SJW as possible - and for added irony, i guess the riot grrl movement just wasn't feminist/feminazi enough... so they had to add "patriarchy" nonsense to it. yay.

    if you're reading this, you're playing a game, too. because games are just words now.    … Expand
  50. krisz094
    Jun 29, 2016
    6
    I heard all sorts of bad stuff about this game, but it was free on PS+ so I gave it a try.

    You gotta admit that the play style's kinda unique, but that doesn't justify the short game. (You can finish it in 1-2 hours if you go in blind.) About the story, I would say the ending was kinda anticlimactic for me, although the presentation was not bad at all, also there are a lot of side    I heard all sorts of bad stuff about this game, but it was free on PS+ so I gave it a try.

    You gotta admit that the play style's kinda unique, but that doesn't justify the short game. (You can finish it in 1-2 hours if you go in blind.)

    About the story, I would say the ending was kinda anticlimactic for me, although the presentation was not bad at all, also there are a lot of side stuff going on beside the "main story".

    Another thing that's worth a mention is the music, which is pretty bad-ass in itself if you're into punk.

    The graphics/physics were alright, especially for this kind of game. Definitely worth checking out for free, I'd say this game is worth $5 at max.    … Expand
  51. Rbox
    Jun 11, 2016
    1
    Amusing and microscopically intriguing. But no way is this worth it's asking price. Girls will like this game a bit more. I would say it's worth paying 2 euro. And only if you like slow going games. I cannot understand why this got high marks from critics. Maybe because they fantasised about lesbian love?
  52. mdelolmo
    Jun 9, 2016
    5
    The most basic game of the century?
    I managed to finish the game, in about an hour (I'm not especially quick when playing games), and while I got immersed in the atmosphere and I was kind of interested in the story, there is very little to play.
    Basically you have to explore the whole house, find two scraps of paper, a few keys, listen to the story, and you're done with it. Don't    The most basic game of the century?
    I managed to finish the game, in about an hour (I'm not especially quick when playing games), and while I got immersed in the atmosphere and I was kind of interested in the story, there is very little to play.

    Basically you have to explore the whole house, find two scraps of paper, a few keys, listen to the story, and you're done with it.

    Don't expect to see or interact with any character or find any sort of puzzle.    … Expand
  53. HunterSeeker
    Jun 22, 2016
    5
    This is a point and click adventure. So Katie, you, cum home after a long trip in Europe. The home is deserted and you must investigate the reason why your sister, Samantha, is gone. Most of the things you find here are absolutely useless and the story is fairly linear. In essence, it's a point and click adventure about lesbians.
  54. GamesForward
    Sep 16, 2016
    1
    After 3 years since the Steam version, this game finally came to the Playstation 4, with very little graphical updates and virtually brings absolutely nothing new on the table. This is a questionable attempt to bring this game to the next gen console in any meaningful way..........

    I've played this game on Steam and frankly, I was initially thought that this game was an exploration of    After 3 years since the Steam version, this game finally came to the Playstation 4, with very little graphical updates and virtually brings absolutely nothing new on the table. This is a questionable attempt to bring this game to the next gen console in any meaningful way..........

    I've played this game on Steam and frankly, I was initially thought that this game was an exploration of wonders, it turns out to be a very underwhelming story of a lesbian sister running away, a story I read in many fanfics and dramas, had the game have a wider scope of form in storytelling I would have easily accept it, turns out that the scope is not only narrow, it is shallow at its very best.

    The story I find very reminiscence of fanfics water downed for the broader audience, story I find no area of relation. The tale of her lesbian sister running away makes the mundane story little sense. Even my lesbian friends find this game insulting as it not only did not propelled the LGBT community, it set them back to the stone edge.......

    If the weak story could not even holds water on its own, you are left with a game that walk around and interacting object which is pretty much the trash heap Steam is pilling on. The game claim it recieve a graphical update, yet I was shocked it receive little to nothing on the real deal, polygon still did not properly anti aliasing, and clunky controls? Are you kidding me, an minimal interaction game that still required to precisely aim at the object to pick it up??? The lighting are acceptable when its on PC, but holy crap its very washed out when play on the Playstation 4......

    The only reason I was able to even play this game on the Playstation 4 was its PS + membership free games, with games like Gravity Rush and Rebel Galaxy with superior gameplay, better, more subtle storytelling, and most importantly superior overall experience, Gone Home is an attempt by Sony to deliver and unwanted game that bundled together with superior games to bypass on the month of September.

    With a questionable ideal on a game that offer a poorer fanfic story, poor game-play, mediocre graphic made worse of very little upgrade to the Playstation 4 version, it is a game you would prefer to avoid spending your money, play it for free to see the inadequacy of its deliverance .    … Expand
  55. Beckasha
    Jan 4, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They hint horror and give you nothing. The ending sees your gay sister run off with her military deserter girlfriend. No murder. No ghosts. Nothing they hinted at. If she had ran off with a boy, it wouldnt have such a high critical score. They just didnt want to say anything bad about the game. Pandering. It certainly didnt deserve goty. By far the worst game I have ever played and coming from me, someone who has been gaming since 1986, that says a lot.… Expand
  56. Andre00x
    Jan 12, 2016
    7
    I can't believe I just paid 20$ for a game that last 1 hour.....Story is good. I wish it was longer and maybe add more hidden things. Not really worth the price though...
  57. evilfrog
    Jul 5, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a boring walking simulator about a lesbian. wast of time and money. you are seeing everything in first person view , walking around a boring house clicking on stuff and sometimes hearing some bits of boring story.don't play it even for free. don't encourage such **** games to be made.… Expand
  58. User3
    Jul 27, 2017
    0
    Why do critics like this game? It shows the divide between people who play games and people who review them. Gamers want gameplay, reviewers want pandering to their politics.
  59. Rtheom
    May 5, 2016
    8
    I don't know that I'd say this game is worth a full $20 just because it is super short, but it definitely is worth playing. It's not a traditional game, but it is enjoyable. It's a simple little exploration set and it's fun to poke around in it. Best part about it was I found my feelings toward the house your exploring slowly do a 180 as you learn more about it.

    If you want a pleasant    I don't know that I'd say this game is worth a full $20 just because it is super short, but it definitely is worth playing. It's not a traditional game, but it is enjoyable. It's a simple little exploration set and it's fun to poke around in it. Best part about it was I found my feelings toward the house your exploring slowly do a 180 as you learn more about it.

    If you want a pleasant surprise, pick this up. But not at full price. Wait for a sale. It's worth $7.50 or so.    … Expand
  60. jonojono
    May 12, 2016
    0
    Its a game disguising itself as a mystery and then telling a lesbian love story. Its 2 hours of listening to tapes of a girl falling in love with another girl. If you are an SJW or like dumb indie teen love stories then get it, but probably even you will be left dissapointed, since it explains absolutely nothing. Its like lost, lets put a bunch of weird things everywhere so it looksIts a game disguising itself as a mystery and then telling a lesbian love story. Its 2 hours of listening to tapes of a girl falling in love with another girl. If you are an SJW or like dumb indie teen love stories then get it, but probably even you will be left dissapointed, since it explains absolutely nothing. Its like lost, lets put a bunch of weird things everywhere so it looks interesting, but have no explanation for them. Bait and switch at its finest.… Expand
  61. bccfire
    Aug 11, 2016
    1
    Before I played this game, I have heard so much about it and thought it was an amazing Indie game with great story, because all those high ratings from critics on their store pages. But after I beat the game, I regretted wasting 2 hours on it, even I got it for free. And what's more, I can't help but feeling all the high rating were so suspicious now.

    Talk about the "greatest video game    Before I played this game, I have heard so much about it and thought it was an amazing Indie game with great story, because all those high ratings from critics on their store pages. But after I beat the game, I regretted wasting 2 hours on it, even I got it for free. And what's more, I can't help but feeling all the high rating were so suspicious now.

    Talk about the "greatest video game love story ever told", that little sister is just some spoiled girl who really enjoyed herself being in this forbiden love tragety, whining and complaining how her parents being the villians in her love story, but at the same time she didn't even notice or care a bit that her parents's marriage was on the edge already. She is just too shallow to make me care for her and her love story, no matter who she is in love with.

    Well, since it is free on PS+ now I guess more console players can see it for themselves. I really don't recommend it and I feel sorry for those who paid 20 dollars for this game and turned out to have similar feelings like me. And I surely will stay away from the games by the developers of this game in the future.

    Whoever decided to make this game free on PS+, you might have made a mistake. You really should keep selling it at 20 dollars so less people will find out this game was over-priced and over-rated.    … Expand
  62. josesueiro
    Aug 6, 2016
    5
    Gone Home is a first-person adventure exploration video game developed and published by Fullbrigh.

    The player takes the role of Kaitlin in the first-person view, who can view objects in the game using the mouse and move using the keyboard. There are no set goals in the game; however, the game encourages and rewards the player when they explore new areas of the house and search for new    Gone Home is a first-person adventure exploration video game developed and published by Fullbrigh.

    The player takes the role of Kaitlin in the first-person view, who can view objects in the game using the mouse and move using the keyboard. There are no set goals in the game; however, the game encourages and rewards the player when they explore new areas of the house and search for new messages. Much of the interactivity rests upon looking at objects within the house. The player finds objects which open other areas of the house that contain additional objects to be looked at.    … Expand
  63. SixThreeTimes
    Jul 17, 2016
    9
    Do point-and-click adventure games bore you? Is the term 'walking simulator' a slur in your book? Then you probably shouldn't buy this game. However, if you're interested in a 2-3 hour story that will draw you in with top-notch atmosphere and a beautiful story, I'd absolutely recommend Gone Home.

    I don't believe I've ever played a game that was so subtle, yet so powerful. Within minutes    Do point-and-click adventure games bore you? Is the term 'walking simulator' a slur in your book? Then you probably shouldn't buy this game. However, if you're interested in a 2-3 hour story that will draw you in with top-notch atmosphere and a beautiful story, I'd absolutely recommend Gone Home.

    I don't believe I've ever played a game that was so subtle, yet so powerful. Within minutes it had me fully invested in the fates of these characters, Sam especially, and my interest in the story never faltered. Every discovery had meaning, and left me needing to progress further. My only complaint is with the ending, which I felt tonally came a bit out of nowhere, though it ultimately makes sense and will surely please many players.    … Expand
  64. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Jun 8, 2016
    8
    PS+ Freebie June 2016:

    After completing FireWatch, I was immediately directed to Gone Home as a similar title. Firstly, if you don't like games who's sole purpose is to tell a story and pull you into the narrative, this game is not for you. There's no shooting, no conflict and you are basically left to explore. And explore I did. It's not a huge game, there's not that many rooms    PS+ Freebie June 2016:

    After completing FireWatch, I was immediately directed to Gone Home as a similar title.

    Firstly, if you don't like games who's sole purpose is to tell a story and pull you into the narrative, this game is not for you. There's no shooting, no conflict and you are basically left to explore.

    And explore I did. It's not a huge game, there's not that many rooms and not an endless amount to interact with. But what is there gives the gamer a real sense of a family that 'something has occurred with' ...no spoilers here!

    With that, comes a real tenderness to the game. Early on you hear a disturbing voice mail, with thunder constantly giving the gamer a sense of dread and isolation, the remains of everything you find feels as melancholic and once-meaningful. There's an underlying heartache at the centre of the story that as it unravels, left a big impression on me.

    The voice acting, alike Firewatch, is excellent. It feels unscripted and natural, like any old family. This is such a huge part of the immersion of Gone Home.

    This game won't be for everyone. I completed it in just over 2 hours and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think Firewatch is still the better game, as the character interaction / script is even better. But the sense of dread, loss and melancholic bliss I got from Gone Home will sit with me for a long long while.

    Those people rating is ZERO just didn't read up on what the game was pre purchase, it is what it is, I don't buy NFL games and cry that it's not FIFA, read before you buy people!!!    … Expand
  65. MNecromancer
    Feb 6, 2016
    10
    This seems to be a divisive game, so it's not for everyone. It's an empathy game, like the Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, or The Beginner's Guide. If you haven't tried any of these, then this is the perfect entry to try out this new genre of gaming.

    This kind of game is for someone who loves strong narrative and exploration because it offers little else. The    This seems to be a divisive game, so it's not for everyone. It's an empathy game, like the Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, or The Beginner's Guide. If you haven't tried any of these, then this is the perfect entry to try out this new genre of gaming.

    This kind of game is for someone who loves strong narrative and exploration because it offers little else. The game is full of wonderful artifacts that let you get to know the characters in the game better than you would your closest allies in a game like Mass Effect. If that sounds like a good idea to you, then you must buy it. If not, then definitely find something else to play.    … Expand
  66. fzzywarbles
    Mar 14, 2016
    10
    Honest review 8/10. Felt the need to raise this bar. To the 49 reds - research games before you dive in. Video games, music, movies, TV...All entertainment offers many roads to enjoyment. Some people get off on Marvel movies, some people don't. To score this game 0 shows a complete lack of credibility. That being said I hope you're enjoying *insert random AAA garbage here*
  67. Spidor
    Feb 24, 2016
    7
    It's not that it's not interesting, because it is. It's also well written, and it meshes, and it's cohesive. It just all feels a little underwhelming at time, like using an advanced surgical laser to write your name on a grain of rice. I guess I'm okay with the lo-fi drama of it all, and I like the build-up. I just wish there was a little more plot meat on these bones. Maybe I'm just tooIt's not that it's not interesting, because it is. It's also well written, and it meshes, and it's cohesive. It just all feels a little underwhelming at time, like using an advanced surgical laser to write your name on a grain of rice. I guess I'm okay with the lo-fi drama of it all, and I like the build-up. I just wish there was a little more plot meat on these bones. Maybe I'm just too much of a jaded "gamer" for this everyday mortal drama. Maybe this is what Gone Home has taught me more than anything.… Expand
  68. Almighty_David
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    Gone Home is exceptionally well written, cleverly designed and a very memorable experience that's deeply engrossing and just really beautiful. It is easily one of the best, if not the best, game of its kind.
  69. KittyBitty
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    This game is fantastic, it's a great story, with great sound and overall atmosphere. But, don't go in expecting some RPG god. It's a narrative experience, if you want that, then it's absolutely fantastic. But if you need action or "game play" to be entertained, this isn't for you.
  70. FunkyGibbon
    Jul 9, 2016
    0
    This game spoilt my weekend - don't let it spoil yours! .............................................................................................
  71. ZekeThompson
    Jan 19, 2016
    6
    I am a little confused by what I just played. I have heard great things over and over about this game and was very much looking forward to playing it but after two hours I was left wanting more way more than what I paid for. First off I have no problem with "Walking Sims" Journey and Everyone Has Gone To The Rapture were great and Gone Home is too. But what I took from the other games andI am a little confused by what I just played. I have heard great things over and over about this game and was very much looking forward to playing it but after two hours I was left wanting more way more than what I paid for. First off I have no problem with "Walking Sims" Journey and Everyone Has Gone To The Rapture were great and Gone Home is too. But what I took from the other games and not this one was a sense of closure. You are literally walking through a house and while the mystery of being alone is intensifying, finding out why is not. Yes the story in enough to see you through the end but I feel like the back story about the Uncle was way more interesting and wasn't fully developed. I just feel like there wasn't enough. Why not walk the backyard or a shed something else I mean for 19.99 its just not enough. Which is a shame because this could have been a perfect game.… Expand
  72. Saikron
    Feb 25, 2016
    6
    I always feel like I'm in crazy town when I read reviews or press on this game. It's not the best or worst thing ever. It's not a revolutionary example of storytelling in games. It's not part of some secret liberal agenda to make us all gay.

    It's a one hour long, thesis project quality walking simulator with an emotional story. It's not worth $10.
  73. NotANerd
    Jan 18, 2016
    10
    This was one of my favorite games of 2013. The game relies entirely upon atmosphere and its interesting take on story telling and it excels on both fronts. It is a short experience, taking about 2 hours or so to take in all the details and finish the game, but I feel like buying this game is like buying a good movie; an experience that is so enjoyable that you can view it again and again.This was one of my favorite games of 2013. The game relies entirely upon atmosphere and its interesting take on story telling and it excels on both fronts. It is a short experience, taking about 2 hours or so to take in all the details and finish the game, but I feel like buying this game is like buying a good movie; an experience that is so enjoyable that you can view it again and again.
    If you feel like some of the best moments in games can come from finding scattered notes or if you are just a fan of riot grrrl punk music then get this game.    … Expand
  74. KahnArtizt07
    Mar 2, 2016
    9
    I felt the game was definitely too short for a $20 price tag, but that doesn't mean it's not worth playing. It's an exploration based first person game about a girl who comes home from college and finds no one is home. You explore the house and try to figure out where everyone is, all the while discovering all sorts of great 90s references and Easter eggs (X-files on VHS, the JFKI felt the game was definitely too short for a $20 price tag, but that doesn't mean it's not worth playing. It's an exploration based first person game about a girl who comes home from college and finds no one is home. You explore the house and try to figure out where everyone is, all the while discovering all sorts of great 90s references and Easter eggs (X-files on VHS, the JFK assassination novel, etc). It's better to go in knowing nothing about the game, as I did, but you will still enjoy it either way. $20 is a little steep and it doesn't have a platinum trophy but if you can get it on sale, I highly recommend Gone Home. Excellent writing, atmosphere, solid graphics and sound design, and a very personal story. If you like games like Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, Firewatch, or Dear Esther, this game is of similar style and quality.

    Don't listen to the bad user reviews. I have a feeling it's all the same guy because he keeps talking about how "social justice warriors" are the only people who like it. WRONG! He also is an idiot because he gets the plot twist all wrong. No spoilers, but the game's narrative is about your sister, he thinks it's about you, which leads me to think he either wasn't paying full attention or just skimmed a plot summary online without fully absorbing it.    … Expand
  75. chipadeedoodah
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Gone Home is a light RPG experience about a young woman coming home from college trip to Europe, only to find her parents' new house empty. The place is unfamiliar, the phones are out, she's all alone, and it's a stormy night. Where are mom & dad? Where's her little sister?

    The game works as a period piece, evoking the ethos of mimeographed 'zines and mixtapes in the early 90's. It    Gone Home is a light RPG experience about a young woman coming home from college trip to Europe, only to find her parents' new house empty. The place is unfamiliar, the phones are out, she's all alone, and it's a stormy night. Where are mom & dad? Where's her little sister?

    The game works as a period piece, evoking the ethos of mimeographed 'zines and mixtapes in the early 90's. It works as a mystery, as you rummage through your family's belongings, piecing together who these people are and how they treat one another.

    It's an exploration game and a narrative experience, with no fast action. You wander the house, rummage through drawers and cabinets, looking for clues and solving a few light puzzles. The graphics are technically competent but not compelling. The audio fares better, and the voice acting is great.

    If piecing together an unfolding story from various notes and recordings is your kind of game, you will be richly rewarded. The characters are fleshed out, the story is evocative, the sense of place and time is well-established, and the conflicts have high stakes for those involved. The more you learn, the more the story changes.

    Unfortunately, because the plot of the game deals with some particular themes, and because the game has a slower exploratory pace without a fixed scoring system or any traditional action mechanics, Gone Home has become a lightning rod for the Gamergate crowd. They've tried to turn it into a symbol for their cause instead of just accepting that some art isn't for everybody, and constant vote brigading of Gone Home on various online forums is common. This forum appears to be no exception.

    Believe the professional reviews on this title: If the game as described sounds like something that might be up your alley, then Gone Home will richly reward you. If that's not your thing, then look elsewhere.    … Expand
  76. Rykki
    Mar 28, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shame on the makers of this game for lying about the premise to push an agenda. This "game" has all the trappings of a horror/exploration game. It couldn't be further from the truth. You are coming home after a European trip, and everyone leaves just before you get there? Your family is a bunch of selfish jerks. And the whole point of the "game" is your sister is a lesbian, that ran away to be with her partner. Welcome home.… Expand
  77. HalenFox
    Mar 17, 2016
    7
    Gone Home: Console Edition is a solid narrative experience that enjoys fun playing mind games with the audience. It's a short exploration game that focuses on alternative storytelling and player interaction. You largely get back what you put into the experience. The more you explore and investigate, the more intriguing things you'll discover.

    It is my personal opinion that the game is    Gone Home: Console Edition is a solid narrative experience that enjoys fun playing mind games with the audience. It's a short exploration game that focuses on alternative storytelling and player interaction. You largely get back what you put into the experience. The more you explore and investigate, the more intriguing things you'll discover.

    It is my personal opinion that the game is largely critically acclaimed because of the subject matter the complete narrative deals with. However, it is still a very good game for the less agenda driven and gives players a feeling of how video games may evolve interactive storytelling in the future.

    In summation, this is a largely player dependent experience. If you rush through to the end of the short game, you'll miss many of the things that make the game particularly unique. Yet, if you take full advantage of the exploration, collection marathon, and readable items, you'll discover a reasonably good story wrapped in a unusual and refreshing interactive narrative experience. I recommend picking up for a cheap sale price and sharing with friends.    … Expand
  78. Gods_Son23
    Mar 5, 2016
    8
    "the only reason why it got good reviews from Critics was because Social Justice Warriors wanting to promote themselves".. Jesus... the BS you read on the internet... Good game. Trust the critic reviews on this one.
  79. GreenMachineG
    Jan 13, 2016
    9
    Gone Home is a must-play game. Period. Do yourself a favor and play it right now. Do not look anything up for the game, just go for it. The game keeps you guessing around every corner and turn, and the brilliance in story-telling here is something you won't want to miss. Steve Gaynor and team brought a master-piece to the gaming world a few years ago on PC, and bringing Gone Home toGone Home is a must-play game. Period. Do yourself a favor and play it right now. Do not look anything up for the game, just go for it. The game keeps you guessing around every corner and turn, and the brilliance in story-telling here is something you won't want to miss. Steve Gaynor and team brought a master-piece to the gaming world a few years ago on PC, and bringing Gone Home to consoles for more to play makes me so happy. PLAY IT!

    9.0/10    … Expand
  80. hokido
    Jun 9, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To all those that have given this a low rating it is a story based game you are playing for the story which was a good commentary on the 90s before the western world was as accepting of gay relationships add in the creepy house and storm outside and you have a good atmosphere to go with a good story.

    Picked this up on PS Plus i was considering passing on it but I am very glad if did not very enjoyable.    … Expand
  81. wjdhw99
    Nov 27, 2016
    10
    A game that gives you a chance to become Sherlock Holmes
    One day, our English teacher told us “we are going to play a computer game in class”. I was so surprised. Computer games to me is just either one of these; guns and knives flying around with glamorous fighters or building a town and collecting items by repeating particular steps. However, the game called ‘Gone Home’ was totally    A game that gives you a chance to become Sherlock Holmes
    One day, our English teacher told us “we are going to play a computer game in class”. I was so surprised. Computer games to me is just either one of these; guns and knives flying around with glamorous fighters or building a town and collecting items by repeating particular steps. However, the game called ‘Gone Home’ was totally different. I would like to write a review about this creative, sensational, and fantastic game for those who didn’t get a chance to play it yet. And don’t worry, there aren’t any spoilers that can bother you enjoying the game.
    As we can infer from the name of the game, we explore a house where Greenbriar family lives. As a user, you become Kaitlin Greenbriar, who is the oldest daughter of the family. Kaitlin returned from her one-year Europe trip but nobody is in the house greeting her. Her parents went on a vacation and her younger sister, Samantha is not in the house for some reason (you must find this out while you are playing the game!). There are pictures and many evidence that you can guess the personality, appearance, hobbies of the family members and you would feel like they are people in reality. The evidence are very detailed which make you think that actually the Greenbriar family exists and that they had experienced the situation described in the game. I was also very impressed by the realistic details hidden in the house and also the clear graphics helped me when searching for clues. Moreover, the dark, raining day made the mood of the game very calm and depressed which indirectly implies the reason why Sam ran away from home.
    You will easily be ‘addicted’ to this game, in other words, you can’t stop this game until you finish it because it stimulates your curiosity. ‘Gone Home’ is just like a crime scene where the evidence are hidden and users get a chance to become Sherlock Holmes. Not only the items with clues can be zoomed in but we can also click the ones that are unrelated with the theme such as water bottles, deck of cards, tissue boxes and so on. Moreover, you can’t get the full map of the house which means that you have to make your own way to find secret passages and unrevealed places. This game is even more challenging because all places are dark until you find and turn on the lamp. I think making all places dark is a fantastic feature of this game since it makes the players feel like they are pioneers or explorers. As more and more items or journals are founded, you will become more curious about the theme of the story, which is one of the reasons why I love this game so much. All clues are linked to a whole big mysterious story which explains why Sam ran away from home. At first, each clue seems nothing to do with other clues however, as you play the game, you will realize that there is a well-designed plot. I am sure that you will also feel some kind of pride as you get closer to the truth that the game is hiding. Furthermore, even if you finished the game (you will get the sign if you finish the game) you will probably want to go back and play again since now you know that there are secret passages. Also, even if you finished the game, you might not have all the clues because you can finish the game without knowing the whole truth. This will also act as one of the reasons why you might want to go back and start again. And the most important thing is that this game’s theme is not limited to families but is deeply intertwined with the social atmosphere in the 1990s. This meaningful theme makes ‘Gone Home’ an educational game which is often used as a class material.
    You can use functions such as ‘crouch’ to see things under your eyes. You can also zoom in and take a closer look of an item that you want to get information about. You can also collect the evidence as well as the Sam’s journals, and see the map of the house. With all of these operations, you can move freely in any direction. Also, I strongly recommend this game because it provides high-quality graphics. Low-quality graphics often makes users frustrated since it distracts users when they want to concentrate on the game.
    At last, there is one weakness of this game; spoilers are poisonous. When you are playing games such as Sudden Attack, Overwatch, or League of Legends, even if you know all information about the characters and techniques, without practices those information are useless. However, in the case of ‘Gone Home’, if you know the theme, secret passages, evidence and so on by spoilers, you curiosity will be diminished which will greatly reduce your interest in this game. That is why users who want to enjoy ‘Gone Home’ must be extremely careful not to click on spoilers.
    To sum up, I strongly recommend this game for those who want to be Sherlock Holmes, know about the teen culture in the 1990s, and their creativity and curiosity to be stimulated. Just avoid looking at spoilers, then you will definitely enjoy the game as I did.    … Expand
  82. domandapiano
    Apr 6, 2016
    10
    I don't understand how people seem to keep buying games without realizing what they are first. Unless they are just reviewing this game without actually having played it because of its "Liberal Agenda". Reaching.
  83. alvarezla
    Jun 10, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being a teenager, I constantly feel as if no one understands me, as if I was a maze that needs to be understood, discovered. The game Gone Home, due to the situation I mentioned above, made me feel quite engaged with the game. The story in this game revolves around Katie Greenbriar, a young woman who is returning to a new home after a year of traveling around Europe only to discover she is alone and her younger sister, Sam Greenbriar, is gone. As you go through the house, which you know nothing about because Katie has been gone for a year and has never lived in the house, you discover that you must find what happened to Sam. Just like my constant feeling of “being a maze”, you have to travel through the house and discover different clues about the Greenbriar’s new life. Gone Home is an interactive game in which you discover different clues, presented through Sam’s journals.

    However, Gone Home is not like most video games. It does not hold many fantastic or aggressive elements, mostly because it is a narrative game. Through out the game, you discover Sam’s story, attempting to discover why she left. The use of Sam’s journal entries as “achievements” helped developed an emotional tie with a character you never met, creating a more engaging experience with the player.

    Yet, one of the most interesting characteristics of this game is Sam’s story. Sam is a teenager that is new in town, constantly left alone, constantly ignored since her confidante, her older sister Katie, “left” her. However, regardless of the cliché of finally finding love, shown through Lonnie De Santo to rescue her from her solitude, Sam allows the game to be interesting and constantly keeping you on your feet, not knowing where you would find the next part of her story. Just like most teenagers, Sam is in a constant fight with her family and her feelings, making her story highly relatable, mainly because it shows that one’s journey to self-discovery is not all roses and rainbows. Sam’s road to herself is much represented through the house, that seems unorganized and old at first glance but then becomes a mess that just needs some tender love and care. As Sam’s story gets more complicated, so does the path you have to follow. Gone Home uses Sam as a representation of life, since she had to go through hardships and obstacles to find her happiness, even if it is momentary.

    Despite Sam’s story being the protagonic storyline, it is not thee only one in Gone Home. The story of Oscar Masan, Mr. Greenbriar’s uncle who left the Greenbriar family the house where the games takes place, is one of the parallel stories of the game. Mr. Masan was a lonely man living in a mansion away from town, seeming social and capable of having a fun time with everyone in the community, yet being truly and completely alone. You never truly know the story behind Mr. Mason’s solitude, and if he is truly a ghost within the house like Sam thinks, however, the various clues scattered around the house make me believe that the reason why Mr. Masan was so lonely was because the house was his only true, constant companion, making him completely absorb himself within the house, and, in some way, making him be consumed by the house.

    Moreover, Mr. Masan’s story is not the only parallel story in Gone Home. The story of the Greenbriar family, specifically the relationship of the Greenbriar parents Janice and Terrence, is another important secondary element of the game. Terrence and Janice Greenbriar are a couple that seem to struggle in their relationship and I infer it has to do with the fact Terrence is a not so successful author, making Janice work harder, increasing the distance between her and her husband and, consequently, with her daughter. Again, we are able to see just how everything seems to turn to Sam and her story; however, the constant mentioning of the conflict between the Greenbriars is another fuel to the story that makes Gone Home even more relatable to modern audiences, since, sadly, parental conflict seems to be more and more common.

    Lastly, another important factor of Gone Home is the aesthetic of the house. The enormous house in Gone Home is dark and empty, two characteristics you wouldn’t normally associate with family homes. However, these two characteristics really play with the game, since this video game constantly highlights the emptiness in Sam’s life and the darkness that suddenly surrounds it. The aesthetic of the house represents Sam by being that factor that everyone can tell is wrong, since Sam often hid her true feelings, something the house can’t do. Also, the aesthetic of the house aids the fueling of the parallel stories. For example, Mr. Masan died in the house all by himself, not having anyone, in the dark emptiness of his home. Similarly, the Greenbriar parents constantly argue and suffer difficulties in their marriage, represented by all the packed boxes since they don’t talk about their problems and repress them, like the boxes do.    … Expand
  84. Paulo-Lameiras
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    Amazing but short experience! Fantastic story telling and clever design, this is a game not only for those 'old' enough to have experienced the good old point and click adventures, but also for fans of exploration or just a good mistery story. The only negative aspect i see is it's length.

    Unless you are one of these kids who think Playstation invented videogames and call 'walking    Amazing but short experience! Fantastic story telling and clever design, this is a game not only for those 'old' enough to have experienced the good old point and click adventures, but also for fans of exploration or just a good mistery story. The only negative aspect i see is it's length.

    Unless you are one of these kids who think Playstation invented videogames and call 'walking simulation' to every game without killing and shooting, i would highly recommend you to try this game.    … Expand
  85. creativename
    Mar 23, 2016
    10
    10/10. It was my GOTY when it was released on the PC a few years back. I hope developers continue to make games like this one. If you love games like Dear Esther or Everyone's Gone to the Rapture, then you'll love this game.
  86. DeaconFrost
    Jun 9, 2016
    9
    Ok, if you expect this game to be a horrorgame, then you shouldn't play it. I got it for free due to my PS plus account. Starting the game, I thought I was in for some scary moments. To my suprise, I nice story was unfolding which kept me playing to the end because I wanted to know how the story would end. This game is not about action or graphics. It's about exploring to find out whatOk, if you expect this game to be a horrorgame, then you shouldn't play it. I got it for free due to my PS plus account. Starting the game, I thought I was in for some scary moments. To my suprise, I nice story was unfolding which kept me playing to the end because I wanted to know how the story would end. This game is not about action or graphics. It's about exploring to find out what happened with the people who seem to have left in a hurry. Play it with an open mind. You will be suprised.… Expand
  87. Calmacil
    Jul 5, 2016
    10
    Gone Home is a thoughtful experience and a great piece of art. It shows how the medium can be used to tell an interesting story in a unique way.
    To me, this story would have been way less interesting, had it been told in the traditional form of a book or a movie. The experience of actually walking around a house, uncovering and theorizing about what happened between the people who live    Gone Home is a thoughtful experience and a great piece of art. It shows how the medium can be used to tell an interesting story in a unique way.
    To me, this story would have been way less interesting, had it been told in the traditional form of a book or a movie. The experience of actually walking around a house, uncovering and theorizing about what happened between the people who live there made me care about the protagonists, their story and the outcome.
    Players with an open mind will be rewarded.    … Expand
  88. hallroooo
    Jul 6, 2016
    10
    A sensational game, that is beautifully crafted to allow you as a gamer to go on a different kind of journey that does not involve the gore and action-packed standard most developers find themselves forced to produce today. Rather Gone Home walks you through an emotional and atmospheric story which if you allow yourself to become emotionally involved, you will play through one of theA sensational game, that is beautifully crafted to allow you as a gamer to go on a different kind of journey that does not involve the gore and action-packed standard most developers find themselves forced to produce today. Rather Gone Home walks you through an emotional and atmospheric story which if you allow yourself to become emotionally involved, you will play through one of the most heart-wrenching stories out there.… Expand
  89. Mikeclonk
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    Lots of dumb people reviewing this game. Don't listen to the dummies. If you are looking to murder thousands of people that dont look like you, try another game. If you dont get out much and blame other people for your own inadequacies and failures in life, dont play or review this game. If you masturbate too much and get bored really easily, dont play this game. Otherwise youre gonna love this.
  90. HaloFever
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    Gone Home is a perfect (not near perfect) experience.Reviewing it as a game in the game section is unfair to the game and the audience. It is not really a game. It's not really an interactive novel. I'm not sure what to call it, so I will call it an experience.

    The experience works because of the well crafted environment, strategic placement of clues, excellent writing, wonderful    Gone Home is a perfect (not near perfect) experience.Reviewing it as a game in the game section is unfair to the game and the audience. It is not really a game. It's not really an interactive novel. I'm not sure what to call it, so I will call it an experience.

    The experience works because of the well crafted environment, strategic placement of clues, excellent writing, wonderful audio, and immersive sounds and music. I really do believe the negative reviews of Gone Home are morally wrong. Gaming isn't about twitch shooting or platform jumping. It's not about managing stats and collecting upgrades. Gaming is about having experiences. Gone Home provides the kind of experience few games offer. My PS4 needs more works like this.

    As noted above, I really do not want to consider Gone Home a game. There are no points. There are no branching paths. You are literally let loose in a house to explore at your own pace and make your own conclusions. Imagine if Gone Home were not a game, and instead you paid admission to rummage through a house looking for clues as to why no one is home. Gone Home is the digital version of that kind of experience.

    Caveat on price: I downloaded this game for "free" through PS Plus. (I used quoates because PS Plus ain't free). However, knowing now how wonderful the experience is, I would have paid $10 to play it. The experience is really that good. This is one of those quality versus quantity experiences. Do yourself a favor and reserve a couple of hours for this gem of an experience.    … Expand
  91. gusto43
    Mar 4, 2016
    5
    Critics, professional ones at least, need some form of detachment. This seems to be sorely lacking in the case of Gone Home. Purchasing the Mac version on Steam, for research as much as anything else, I could see what they had tried to do with the story, but the graphics are pretty crude and there is no attempt to introduce meaningful interaction. Yet, on a numerical basis this is ratedCritics, professional ones at least, need some form of detachment. This seems to be sorely lacking in the case of Gone Home. Purchasing the Mac version on Steam, for research as much as anything else, I could see what they had tried to do with the story, but the graphics are pretty crude and there is no attempt to introduce meaningful interaction. Yet, on a numerical basis this is rated the best PS4 game on Metacritic. yes, it's an interesting story, but it's 3 years old, more ambitious projects like Everybody's Gone to The Rapture have superceded it in terms of design and implementation. In my view its overpriced and not sufficiently updated. It obviously doesn't deserve 0 but it clearly doesnt deserve 10.… Expand
  92. keanex
    Apr 15, 2017
    7
    I wanted to love Gone Home, hell I actually really enjoyed it, but I can understand why people did not like it. I went in blind, not knowing if it was a horror game or not, so I felt tense throughout unsure whether something was going to jump out or not. I like how the story unfolds. I feel that pacing is done well, I also think that the game length is perfect for the kind of storyI wanted to love Gone Home, hell I actually really enjoyed it, but I can understand why people did not like it. I went in blind, not knowing if it was a horror game or not, so I felt tense throughout unsure whether something was going to jump out or not. I like how the story unfolds. I feel that pacing is done well, I also think that the game length is perfect for the kind of story presented. If you're looking for an easy-going game of finding "clues" then give it a try if you find it on sale.… Expand
  93. ocelote
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    This game was truly an amazing experience. One of the few games (the souls games come to mind) able to tell so much about their story simply through their environments.
  94. Nel
    Dec 21, 2016
    5
    It's short, but sweet. It takes you through an non engaging story, and you walk around to find clues. The game might take you up to 2-3hours if you go in without knowing where to go. Story is mediocre, but the game gives of an old school vibe
  95. Allan_M16
    May 18, 2017
    7
    Gone Home is probably not a game for everyone, but if you can appreciate clever writing and storytelling mixed with an unsettling atmosphere then you will be able to enjoy this game.

    Gone Home allows you to explore an empty house on a dark stormy night, each room and item reveals information and secrets about the individuals who reside there. The main story slowly unfolds as you go    Gone Home is probably not a game for everyone, but if you can appreciate clever writing and storytelling mixed with an unsettling atmosphere then you will be able to enjoy this game.

    Gone Home allows you to explore an empty house on a dark stormy night, each room and item reveals information and secrets about the individuals who reside there. The main story slowly unfolds as you go through the house, it is not a scary game but there is a dark and unsettling tone throughout the house that creates little moments of tension.

    Overall it is a very solid and entertaining game.    … Expand
  96. j76goatboy
    Jun 8, 2016
    6
    Gone Home's great atmosphere and voice acting are unfortunately coupled with a contrived way of telling its ok story and an ending that leaves to many questions unanswered. There were 4-5 long letters written in very cramped curseve that I just could not read, making sections of the story completely cut off.
  97. JoePortes
    Jun 29, 2016
    8
    From my review at Pop Culture Beast:

    "I really loved Gone Home. A lot of the strengths of the gameplay experience lie in the player not knowing too much about the game before beginning; that is how I experienced it, actively avoiding too much information about its story. Because of this, if you think you will enjoy Gone Home at this point in my review then I would recommend stop reading    From my review at Pop Culture Beast:

    "I really loved Gone Home. A lot of the strengths of the gameplay experience lie in the player not knowing too much about the game before beginning; that is how I experienced it, actively avoiding too much information about its story. Because of this, if you think you will enjoy Gone Home at this point in my review then I would recommend stop reading now, play it, then come back. What I loved so much about it is hard to explain without spoiling anything, but I will do my best.

    The game starts with very little information given to the player. You are presented with a black screen while you hear the protagonist’s answering machine message to her family. She, you, say that you’ve decided to take the cheap flight home from Paris so you would be arriving after midnight and would get a shuttle home. The scene fades in. You are standing on the front porch of a large, beautiful yet cryptic house while a storm rages on around you. There is a note on the front door from someone named “Sam” who you come to learn is your little sister. It is hard to parse out what exactly the note means at this point, but you are soon presented with your first puzzle as you notice the front door is locked when you try to enter. Once you find the key (it’s not too hard) you enter the house and it is now time to start piecing the narrative together..."

    Visit PopCultureBeast (dot) com/gone-home-review/ for the full, in-depth review.    … Expand
  98. Jaga-9403
    Dec 18, 2016
    5
    Una trama muy interesante, una historia que me gusto mucho, relatos argumentales de una adoscelente y su mejor amiga, lo disfrute hasta cierto punto, mas sin embargo es un juego muy vacio, una mansion con muchas habitaciones, entradas, o cuartos secretos vacios, es un unico personaje, lluvia, rayos y nada mas.
    Graficamente no es asombroso, muy lineal en su trama.
    Este juego lo obtuve por    Una trama muy interesante, una historia que me gusto mucho, relatos argumentales de una adoscelente y su mejor amiga, lo disfrute hasta cierto punto, mas sin embargo es un juego muy vacio, una mansion con muchas habitaciones, entradas, o cuartos secretos vacios, es un unico personaje, lluvia, rayos y nada mas.
    Graficamente no es asombroso, muy lineal en su trama.
    Este juego lo obtuve por mi suscripcuion mensual, entorno a 3 horas juegos, tratando de buscar y buscar algun secreto.
    En mi opinion la trama es muy buena los arcos argumentales son buenos, pero muy probre de contenido,.    … Expand
  99. MasterRiley
    May 30, 2017
    10
    Gone Home is going to be a game you either love or hate, it is as simple as that. The best thing you can do is go in blind, experience it fresh otherwise it will take away the impact the story can have. Do not expect fun and amazing gameplay because you will be disappointed. Gone Home is all about the story and discovering the truth of what happened in the house you are exploring. For meGone Home is going to be a game you either love or hate, it is as simple as that. The best thing you can do is go in blind, experience it fresh otherwise it will take away the impact the story can have. Do not expect fun and amazing gameplay because you will be disappointed. Gone Home is all about the story and discovering the truth of what happened in the house you are exploring. For me personally, I went in blind. I started playing it expecting one thing and got a completely different experience. But that is what made the game so amazing and memorable for me. It surprises you in its overall premise which is why it is so important for you to not let it be spoiled. If you enjoy discovering clues and great stories in games then definitely try Gone Home.… Expand
  100. NaramSuen
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    I played this game as part of PlayStation Plus. I knew nothing about Gone Home other than the fact that It was considered "good" by some critics. Going into this game with few expectations allowed me to let the game speak for itself. Gone Home is fantastic! It is environmental story telling at its best; it alludes to events and allows you to piece everything together through discovery. TheI played this game as part of PlayStation Plus. I knew nothing about Gone Home other than the fact that It was considered "good" by some critics. Going into this game with few expectations allowed me to let the game speak for itself. Gone Home is fantastic! It is environmental story telling at its best; it alludes to events and allows you to piece everything together through discovery. The main narrative is spelled out clearly through journals you find strewn throughout the house, but there are plenty of other interesting stories tucked away in nooks and crannies. No game in recent memory has elicited such a range of emotions as Gone Home did. I cannot recommend Gone Home enough!… Expand
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  1. Gameblog.fr
    Apr 21, 2016
    80
    Gone home is a beautiful story told with talent. The total immersion and storytelling brings a sense of renewal in the world of video games. Unfortunately, its lifespan is too short: two hours are enough to see the end. This console port is, by the way, excellent.
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  2. GameSpew
    Apr 9, 2016
    60
    It’s a shame that Gone Home is a bit of a non-starter. It has a lot of potential; the game is genuinely captivating whilst you’re playing it – it’s just unfortunate that it leaves you so disappointed once you’ve reached its conclusion. The human story it tries to tell is relatable, but it’s a story that’s so ordinary it’s barely even worth telling. By all means, play Gone Home for the exploration; for the 90’s nostalgia and for its down-to-Earth quirks, but don’t go into it expecting anything mindblowing. Expect a grounded story about a typical family and you won’t be disappointed, but anything else will leave you feeling rather underwhelmed.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 31, 2016
    70
    Don’t look at its brevity with a frown: Gone Home is a hugely important game with something meaningful to say. [April 2016, p74]
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