Never Alone

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. GamesRadar+
    Nov 17, 2014
    40
    Never Alone is bursting with promise and charm, but is savagely let down by technical flaws and maddening design decisions. Not even the cutest fox in gaming can save it.

Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best PS4 Game of 2014
50
#50 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
71
#71 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 235 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 235
  2. Mixed: 127 out of 235
  3. Negative: 31 out of 235
  1. GrumpyReviewer
    Dec 2, 2014
    4
    I love indie games and I give this 4 because I know the people behind this game have their hearts in the right place. The problem is that,I love indie games and I give this 4 because I know the people behind this game have their hearts in the right place. The problem is that, unfortunately, the game is bad. The story is interesting as it give us an opportunity to learn about a whole culture and they had a great idea in their hands (not original, mind you): you control a girl and a fox through a series of easy puzzles and clunky platforming. The gameplay is boring, the "fighting" is almost broken and, at one point, I was getting so mad at them for failing so much that I was actually amused to see them losing to the bad guys. I don't recommend this game. It can not be only about a concept, it must entertain. And Neve Alone doesn't. Bad, mediocre game that aims too high but falls flat on the ground.… Full Review »
  2. Tubey
    Nov 30, 2014
    5
    Arrrgh... I got roped into buying this game by Eurogamer, and... it's a nothing title. Complete nothing. A by the books platform puzzler thatArrrgh... I got roped into buying this game by Eurogamer, and... it's a nothing title. Complete nothing. A by the books platform puzzler that is pretty to look at but lacks depth in a big, big way.

    Yes, it's atmospheric, but that means nothing if it has nothing in terms of game play. I could look at The Scream by Edvard Munch if I wanted an atmospheric visual without gameplay.

    It's also very easy. It's difficult to get puzzle platformers right in terms of difficulty, but every puzzle is just so obvious as to take away any semblance of intrigue.

    There are much better titles out there, and whilst I applaud this indie title for getting the setting absolutely spot on, it's proof that gameplay is king.    … Full Review »
  3. BaronMonaco
    Jan 6, 2016
    6
    I played this game thanks to the PS+ subscription but I'll review it like if i bought it as is no longer available for free.

    Never Alone is    I played this game thanks to the PS+ subscription but I'll review it like if i bought it as is no longer available for free.

    Never Alone is one of those game that is more concern by its purpose than it is with its gameplay. Then yes you'll learned a lot about an original culture, the game has cute graphics that match its chara design. For an indie game the technical side is pretty good.

    The story without being amazing is, like already said, a true discovery of this people culture with a very nice atmosphere but it will only last about 3 hours which is way too short for the 15€ asked.

    And at least if those 3 hours were intense it would compensate the length but not the puzzles and the platforming is so simple you'll just walk through each level and take the few collectibles scattered across.

    There's not much more to say, it's cute and interesting, but not very interesting and very short. If you want to play it I suggest to wait for a big discount.    … Full Review »
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