Never Alone

 PlayStation 4
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6.5

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  1. turansoylu
    Jan 30, 2023
    4
    Kontroller berbat, sinir etmekten başka bir işe yaramaz. 4 puanı hikaye anlatmaya çalışması, kayıt sistemi, iki kişi oynamayı desteklemesi ve bazı sinematikler için verdim. Yoksa tamamen bitik bir oyun.
  2. BrianDavid94
    Sep 11, 2022
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find somethingQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of course influenced by my personal opinions.

    (8) Very Good. Innovated, but perhaps not in the right choice for everyone. This score indicates that there are many good things to be had, but arguable so.

    A simple platformer that teaches you about an Alaskan Native tribe. Graphics/art, and message makes it worth the try. It’s a short game but the story will help you learn about an old culture by swapping you between a girl named Nuna and an Arctic Fox as a companion. They work together to solve simple puzzles and create a partnership. You’ll leave the game feeling like you learned something as well as being entertained for 5-6 hours.    … Expand
  3. mara95
    Feb 17, 2022
    5
    It was quite short game. The story was beautiful but i didn't like that videos keep popping. I appreciate how they tried to promote that beautiful culture. But in my opinion, it is supposed to be more about game, at the end if I would want to learn sth I would watch a documentary.
  4. Alux789
    Dec 12, 2021
    0
    Игра не понравилось, могу посоветовать поиграть если вам совсем уж скучно.
    У этой игры возрастная рекомендация 12+, хотя она не проходима для детей по причине слишком сложных задачей, подсказок никаких нет, так что если ты где то застрял, то вынужден или по пол часа мучиться ища выход, или просто закрывать игру.
    Для более взрослых игроков игра будет скучна, так как весь её сюжет    Игра не понравилось, могу посоветовать поиграть если вам совсем уж скучно.
    У этой игры возрастная рекомендация 12+, хотя она не проходима для детей по причине слишком сложных задачей, подсказок никаких нет, так что если ты где то застрял, то вынужден или по пол часа мучиться ища выход, или просто закрывать игру.
    Для более взрослых игроков игра будет скучна, так как весь её сюжет заключается в том, что ты просто проходишь скучные, а порой откровенно раздражающие препятствия, и по пути встречаешь скучные детские истории ни о чем.
    В игре особых лагов не наблюдалось, но недочеты были, они есть и они заметны. Для примеры когда ты в кого бьешь оружием, у него не возникает синяков и оно почти никак на него не воздействует, хотя это же оружие может разбивать глыбы льда в человеческий рост, причем маленькой девочкой. Сказываются также недочеты в сюжете, где девочка не питаясь пищей может жить и ей преодолевать препятствия помогают фантастические существа.
    Лично мне 16 лет, если кому интересно, начал играть эту игры на playstation из-за того что досталась бесплатно, и я эту игру прошёл на половину, так как она слишком нудная и бесящая своими препятствиями, которые выполнены халтурно, в том же tomb raider загадки были сложнее, но в отличие от этой игры - они были интереснее.

    Итого: если есть куча свободного времени и желание мотать себе нервы, то это игра для вас;)    … Expand
  5. PSGaming
    Aug 9, 2021
    6
    It was a good game.But there is no deepness in the story.It didn't got me.It is very short.It has many bugs and the aim is difficult.It is a game were you love it or hate it.But i am left with mixed feelings.
  6. nexus151196
    Jan 29, 2021
    7
    Милая , ламповая игра. Арт - прекрасен, мифология тоже. С головоломками все понятно, они не напрягают. DLC - тоже достойное. На 1 раз - самое то.
  7. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    6
    Orta zevk alabileceğiniz bir oyun. Uzunluk olarak iyi değil. Daha iyi olabilirmiş.
  8. bergcamp101
    Dec 4, 2020
    7
    Very nice small game with good story and interesting puzzle mechanics. Very satisfying.
  9. archaim
    Jul 10, 2020
    3
    Если задумались о приобретении этой игры, то воздержитесь. Вы не получите ничего. В игре нет ни геймплея, ни интересной истории. Совершеннейшая пустышка, которая вызывает раздражение, а не интерес. Главная проблема игры — качество реализации. Управление кривое, графика кривая, механики работают криво. Видно, что эта поделка была собрана на коленке непрофессионалами.Если задумались о приобретении этой игры, то воздержитесь. Вы не получите ничего. В игре нет ни геймплея, ни интересной истории. Совершеннейшая пустышка, которая вызывает раздражение, а не интерес. Главная проблема игры — качество реализации. Управление кривое, графика кривая, механики работают криво. Видно, что эта поделка была собрана на коленке непрофессионалами.
  10. Menni
    Apr 27, 2020
    7
    Bella avventura anche se abbastanza breve e facile. Arricchita dalle tante testimonianze dei popoli nativi dell'Alaska sbloccabili man mano che si avanza
  11. awayka
    Sep 19, 2019
    8
    Хорошая короткая игра-платформер про инуитов и песца. Со вставками из истории инуитов. Под конец, правда, скучнее уровни, затянутые.
  12. Batavier
    Mar 30, 2019
    8
    This is a little gem of a game. It's not a AAA game by any means, but it's a small game with a small story about a small girl (and her fox). It's compelling though, and I loved it. You should look at it as if it's a story more than a game.

    Some people say it's a shallow game. And they are right up to a certain point. In between the various chapters or scenes you get to learn about Inuit    This is a little gem of a game. It's not a AAA game by any means, but it's a small game with a small story about a small girl (and her fox). It's compelling though, and I loved it. You should look at it as if it's a story more than a game.

    Some people say it's a shallow game. And they are right up to a certain point. In between the various chapters or scenes you get to learn about Inuit culture as well. I really liked these short interview-like intermissions.

    The real bonus for me was being able to play together with my son who controlled the fox. It's a compelling story with enough interaction, platforming and storytelling. The atmosphere is amazing, the sound effects are really good as is the music. It's not perfect and the difficulty isn't high. Although at some points there is a sudden spike in difficulty, it's never impossible or frustrating. To be honest, I found it very relaxing to play this game, apart from the parts of the story that were more exciting.

    Recommended!    … Expand
  13. DrFriendless
    Sep 9, 2018
    8
    This is a cute game. I played it co-op with my son who's a much better gamer than I am. I played the fox and he played the girl. It's a pretty standard platformer with a few puzzles and challenges, so nothing really outstanding. It mostly works well, though there were a couple of odd glitches that weren't fatal. The cultural background of the game is very strong, although we did not payThis is a cute game. I played it co-op with my son who's a much better gamer than I am. I played the fox and he played the girl. It's a pretty standard platformer with a few puzzles and challenges, so nothing really outstanding. It mostly works well, though there were a couple of odd glitches that weren't fatal. The cultural background of the game is very strong, although we did not pay too much attention to it yet. The art style is wonderful.

    I had a lot of fun carrying on like a fox, but the second half of the game is less interesting for the fox. In co-op play, the better player should definitely be the girl.    … Expand
  14. whatiremember
    Mar 6, 2017
    7
    As a game and story and historic/cultural document, I loved Never Alone. It is beautifully designed. The art is striking and the animation is playful. The co-op aspect is well-done, but it’s also fun and functional in single-player. My favorite part was probably reading about Inuit mythology and tradition in the extras section—though the gameplay was really engaging, sometimes platformersAs a game and story and historic/cultural document, I loved Never Alone. It is beautifully designed. The art is striking and the animation is playful. The co-op aspect is well-done, but it’s also fun and functional in single-player. My favorite part was probably reading about Inuit mythology and tradition in the extras section—though the gameplay was really engaging, sometimes platformers can get a little repetitive. Also playing as the fox was sometimes buggy and frustrating.

    The night we played this together you broke down when I told you I wanted to go home to sleep. You cried with your whole body and the sound of it seemed to hurt you. I felt a pain seeing you this way—in a pain I didn’t understand and that you couldn’t communicate. Eventually you calmed down a little and spoke to me. “I built walls. Walls so nobody could ever get in. But you did.” You looked at me with an anger I hadn’t expected. “So you can’t leave me. You’ll destroy me, when I did this for you.”
    I sat there listening to you, and I felt like I was in a movie. Like a highly dramatized version of a relationship—where one person doesn’t understand how things work or how people talk, and the other person is stuck. But it was happening. And I had to talk you down from it, and reassure you I wasn’t leaving or destroying anything. Later that night I lay awake in your bed very nervous. My whole body felt alight thinking about the way you had talked about us. But your body lay between me and the edge of the bed, and beyond that the door. That was the first night I felt afraid.
    Game Rating: 7/10
    Playing Experience: 2/10    … Expand
  15. Nel
    Jan 23, 2017
    6
    Fun short game, great story, and it will bring some interest in the way they live. The game has good controls, and is easy to play. The way they handle the story is innovating, and interesting, but falls short on the amount of actual content.
  16. XxJoseManuelxX
    Oct 9, 2016
    8
    Never Alone is a puzzle-platformer video game by Upper One Games. Swapping between an Iñupiaq girl named Nuna and her Arctic fox companion, the player completes puzzles in a story based on Alaskan indigenous stories told in eight chapters.

    + Beautifully Animated
    + Coop
  17. Bumblebugbee
    Aug 27, 2016
    7
    Video games usually aren't the first place to if I want a learning experience. I do however enjoy documentaries and in many ways Never Alone is a hybrid video game/documentary. This original story of a young girl and a friendly fox has been cleverly designed to cover the life and legends of the Inuit people. The game lets the player go back and forth from the gameplay to mini-segmentsVideo games usually aren't the first place to if I want a learning experience. I do however enjoy documentaries and in many ways Never Alone is a hybrid video game/documentary. This original story of a young girl and a friendly fox has been cleverly designed to cover the life and legends of the Inuit people. The game lets the player go back and forth from the gameplay to mini-segments of a documentary covering various aspects experienced through the game. It is really cool to be able to discover the different parts of this rich culture and go on to experience them hands-on. If you're curious to learn about the native Alaskan people or you're looking for a light co-op experience Never Alone might be worth checking out.

    In this story you play as a young girl named Nuna. With a relentless storm threatening Nuna's village she decides to head out to find what the origin of the storm is. Nuna doesn't quite realize what she is getting her self into. Thankfully she quickly finds a Fox who will help protect and guide her. Both Nuna and her Fox have different abilities that require them to work together. You can control both characters or you can play co-op with each player controlling one character. On Nuna's adventures you'll come across different elements of Inuit culture which are explained in detail via the documentary. The story is definitely the focus of this experience and its quite fun to learn about all the different legends and beliefs of these natives.

    Game-play wise this is a pretty straight forward side-scroller. The two characters will need to avoid or maneuver around various hazards such as Icebergs and Polar bears. When there is no immediate danger the levels often turn into puzzles. You'll need to take advantage of Nuna's bola and the fox's ability to climb to navigate and progress to the next area. The game isn't particularly challenging which isn't too surprising since this is an educational game and was designed with children in mind. That being said there are a couple parts especially in the later half of the game that can get quite tricky and may require multiple attempts.

    Never Alone is very pretty game. As one may imagine there is only so much variety of things to see in this snowy paradise but what there is to see looks nice. The cut scenes are particularly interesting as they borrow the look of traditional Inuit art. To farther enhance the immersion the narration is voiced by a native in the native language. This game is all about spreading and promoting Inuit culture and it does everything it can to be authentic.

    How much you'll enjoy this game really comes down to how open minded you are. If you enjoying learning new things there is a lot to appreciate. However, more "hardcore" gamers find the gameplay a bit too lax. That isn't to say there is anything wrong with the gameplay, in fact I found the difficulty quite appropriate for the experience. This game also is a good example of proper asymmetrical multiplayer for those who enjoy couch co-op games. Find any reason to play Never Alone and I'm sure you'll walk away contented and a lot more knowledgeable about this fascinating culture.    … Expand
  18. agurczuk
    Jun 27, 2016
    5
    A platform game have based on inuit culture following from what I understand a legend of sorts.

    The game is fairly short. The story strange but with a certain charm. I didn't find it the most interesting but I didn't mind it. The problem lies with the game itself. You control two characters - a girl and a fox. At any time you can switch between the two. However controlled by AI second    A platform game have based on inuit culture following from what I understand a legend of sorts.

    The game is fairly short. The story strange but with a certain charm. I didn't find it the most interesting but I didn't mind it. The problem lies with the game itself. You control two characters - a girl and a fox. At any time you can switch between the two. However controlled by AI second character has tendency to die more often than I would find it acceptable.

    The platforming is also not of the highest standard. The controls don't feel super responsive. The mechanics somewhat disappoint as well. The whole wind mechanic that can push you one way or another is more annoying than fun. The second level is a water level!

    I've played it through but did not felt the urge to play the fox tales addon. Can't really recommend this game really.    … Expand
  19. Kargun
    May 12, 2016
    6
    Como documental funciona bastante bien, pero como plataformas es un poco justito. A pesar de que la idea pionera de mezclar documental con videojuego es una buena premisa no creo que este juego la lleve a cabo de manera adecuada.
  20. the_blueprint
    Feb 19, 2016
    5
    I can't remember having played a more frustrating game in the last, say, ten years :-O
    The first time one of the two dies it's tragic and breaks your heart sure, but when it happens a thousand times I just want to get it over with.
    What I did like were those documentaries. Though they were disappointingly short, I do get that this is so it doesn't distract from the game. However, I    I can't remember having played a more frustrating game in the last, say, ten years :-O
    The first time one of the two dies it's tragic and breaks your heart sure, but when it happens a thousand times I just want to get it over with.
    What I did like were those documentaries. Though they were disappointingly short, I do get that this is so it doesn't distract from the game.
    However, I don't understand why in a game like this it is possible to actually miss some of those unlockable documentaries. We misses about 5 of those and we're definitely not going to torture ourselves longer by playing through the game again.    … Expand
  21. 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 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.    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.    … Expand
  22. Datamari
    Dec 27, 2015
    5
    The powerful message isn't enough to save this game.
    Never Alone at a glance may seem completely harmless, but even with it's charm, it really isn't that great. It's mechanic of using 2 characters at once, similar to Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, is done poorly. The controls are sluggish, and the terrible character AI movements will result in a lot of unwanted deaths. The visuals,    The powerful message isn't enough to save this game.
    Never Alone at a glance may seem completely harmless, but even with it's charm, it really isn't that great. It's mechanic of using 2 characters at once, similar to Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, is done poorly. The controls are sluggish, and the terrible character AI movements will result in a lot of unwanted deaths. The visuals, story, and quality may be great, but why play a game if it's unenjoyable to play? The game wants to give you an adventure, but the poor controls make this game average at best.

    Never Alone gets a 5/10.    … Expand
  23. RedWulfr
    Dec 27, 2015
    7
    This is probably 2014 cutest story about an important issue. The fact that they have involved informational elements is a good thought, but as a game its devastating. I would easily had classed this game as a top-game if this was better performed. Now its just a game i think would be obligatory to play in North American schools.
  24. Sparkticle
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    Interesting game with an interesting setting and cultural influence. It looks aesthetically pleasing, and it's a story game driven by your 2D actions, much like Limbo. If you had fun with Limbo and you would like to see another game that approaches that formula, then this is for you. For me it just wasn't compelling enough for me to call this a recommendation to anybody else.
  25. The_Garays
    Oct 13, 2015
    7
    Never Alone was the first indie genre game I played and I enjoyed it, but once I kept playing different titles I saw that my opinion on it was evolving, so I waited for a while to write this review.

    It's a game that has a very elaborate art design, it provides players a nice storyline and a very rewarding BS. You keep unlocking information about the Alaskan natives culture, those videos    Never Alone was the first indie genre game I played and I enjoyed it, but once I kept playing different titles I saw that my opinion on it was evolving, so I waited for a while to write this review.

    It's a game that has a very elaborate art design, it provides players a nice storyline and a very rewarding BS. You keep unlocking information about the Alaskan natives culture, those videos have a fascinating narrative, the stories captivate you, It almost felt like bed time when I was five and my grandpa read me stories.

    On the other hand, the gameplay is very poor, puzzles and riddles are very simple and they can be solved very quickly. I belive that if the difficulty was just a bit higher it would've been an 8 score game, anyway I enjoyed it and it was free for my PSN Plus, so... win win :)    … Expand
  26. Kanazawa
    Sep 6, 2015
    2
    That was terrible. No fun, no interesting story, about an hour in game play, terrible ledge mechanics, common glitching, etc. Just a bad game. I'm glad it was free or I'd be mad.
  27. rolodt40
    Jul 1, 2015
    4
    I was enjoying this game but then it crashed and the data saving got corrupted. I was supposed to start it again but i didn't, the game is a 6 maybe..
  28. alexmanea
    May 27, 2015
    3
    This seemed like a pretty nice game. The gameplay was nice and the story was nice. I closed the game and decided to play it again the next day, but when I opened the game I discovered that I had to start a new game for there was no "continue". I started cussing and I deleted the game. What a shame...
  29. joaopontesvaz
    May 11, 2015
    5
    Graphics: 5.5 Sound: 6.5 Gameplay: 6.0 Fun/Story: 5.0

    Repetitiveness, boring and unpolished game. When it starts it carries some good ideas and seems it will be a great game but it just doesn´t happened. Lacks a wonderful and variety of art.
  30. Grigann
    May 11, 2015
    4
    Pretty standard puzzle platformer, with some nice atmosphere and graphics. Unfortunately the controls are just bad and there is just not enough things to do in this game.
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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. GameCritics
    Jan 16, 2015
    70
    Despite my frustrations with some unfair aspects of the gameplay, I found Never Alone to be incredibly compelling.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    50
    Sadly, pretty looks and sweetly-edited shorts can't mask the lack of inspiration at its mechanical core. [Jan 2015, p.94]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Jan 9, 2015
    60
    A fragile container for a tale of such inestimable value, and what ought to be universally welcoming instead must be approached with caution: come expecting revelation on an emotional level, not a mechanical one. [Jan 2014, p.121]
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