Goodbye Volcano High

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
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  1. TheGamer
    Sep 5, 2023
    50
    There are parts of this game that are highly relatable. You can scroll through social media and see what are essentially Tweets (or Posts, thanks Elon), mostly about the impending meteor impact, that capture Twitter (sure, X) culture with hilarious accuracy. The third act also shines, with tensions between characters finally bubbling over and leading to huge blowouts that feel very true to the nature of teenage friendships. Fang’s relationship to their parents and brother Naser also feel very complex, more than any other relationship they have with the other characters. But none of this is enough to carry the weight of the game’s slow first acts or make up for the game’s unrealised thematic potential, and that’s a shame. What could’ve been a meaningful meditation on the importance of community turned out half-baked. The seeds of something great were there, but it never quite had the payoff it deserved.

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7.9

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  1. dreesha
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Best story in a video game ever. Best of the genre.

    Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic story game I have been eagerly waiting to release    Best story in a video game ever. Best of the genre.

    Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic story game I have been eagerly waiting to release for nearly a year. Having now played the game through beginning to end twice, the wait was worth it.

    The memorable soundtrack and music mini-games help to keep the story tight. Fang's main passions in life are their musical career and their friends, and sometimes they have to decide. I immediately connected with Fang and empathised with their struggles.

    The game takes about 6.5 hours to complete, but has definite replay value. There is new content to be discovered on the second, and even the third play, if you make different choices along the way.

    Goodbye Volcano High is a fantastic game. There have been, and there will continue to be, comparisons drawn between this game and Night in the Woods. In a world of mediocre furry-themed visual novels, Goodbye Volcano High has unseated NITW as the finest ever made. It's earned a permanent place in my heart.    … Full Review »
  2. Pixi
    Aug 31, 2023
    5
    A solid meh out of ten. It's not a bad effort by any stretch of the imagination but it does have its weaknesses. The story tends to meander aA solid meh out of ten. It's not a bad effort by any stretch of the imagination but it does have its weaknesses. The story tends to meander a bit and at times feels unfocused - almost like padding. The technical aspect is fine but bear in mind that it is not a showstopper in that regard and it never set out to be either. The voice acting is a bit spotty and leaves quite a bit to be desired. The music is top notch, though, even if it isn't all my cup of tea. The talent here is obvious and glorious.

    I don't regret buying and playing it, far from it, but with hindsight I would probably wait for a price drop or an entry into the Playstation Plus programme.    … Full Review »
  3. Pingod
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Buen juego, la verdad esperaba mucho menos, me gustó mucho, esos 30 dólares valieron la pena, igualmente no me gustan los furros
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