7 years from now

 Switch
  • Publisher: PQube
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2021
  • Also On: PC
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  1. Noisy Pixel
    Jun 25, 2021
    85
    If you’re looking for a narrative that has more than its fair share of drama and tension without being overly dramatic or angsty, 7 Years From Now has just what you need. Its minimalist designs become the highlight of the emotional plot as each end guides you to new truths and realizations. I can’t say I’m proud that I was brought to tears by Duplo character models, but it added to this memorable experience.
  2. Movies Games and Tech
    Jan 29, 2022
    70
    As a whole, 7 Years From Now is an oddly charming yet extremely melancholic journey. When you think you’ve got somewhere and finally recapped a memory, you take two steps back and are back to square one. It’s an honest account of our protagonist, Haruto, and his thoughts and feelings when trying to understand how he got in this position. It’s frustrating, grating, lacklustre, but it’s also charming and heartwarming. You never know what to expect next, which is what makes it an engaging game.
  3. Screen Rant
    Jun 20, 2021
    50
    7 Years From Now is a mixed bag. The game stood out brightly on mobile devices because it was a unique and refreshing title on a set of platforms that are still not known for their narrative strength or overall quality. When making the step to Switch and PC, however, 7 Years From Now faces different challenges that it cannot quite overcome, with its decent if not fantastic story held back by the restrictions of its previous form.

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  1. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    6
    If you’ve followed my reviews for any particular amount of time you’ll know that I don’t tend to be much of a fan of linear visual novels,If you’ve followed my reviews for any particular amount of time you’ll know that I don’t tend to be much of a fan of linear visual novels, even when they may tell a reasonably good story. In the case of 7 Years From Now I think it’s the voxel art style that makes it even more problematic than usual though, as it makes it tougher to make a connection with the characters and even the environment when there are so few details to latch onto. That said, the mystery of your character’s past and this promise he made nearly 7 years ago that he only partially remembers details about makes for a decent hook at least. I’d recommend getting a taste of the style and story before making a decision on whether this seems to be a good match for your tastes even if you aren’t as much of a snob about stories being told where you have no agency on a dedicated gaming system versus something like your mobile phone or tablet.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/06/mini-reviews-june-22nd-edition-nintendo.html    … Full Review »
  2. SwitchGamer
    Jul 11, 2021
    5
    The story can be compelling at times, but it reads very awkward at many other times. It is also very convoluted by the end.

    Also, be aware    The story can be compelling at times, but it reads very awkward at many other times. It is also very convoluted by the end.

    Also, be aware you make absolutely no choices at all. You just move the character to the place you have to for the story to continue.    … Full Review »
  3. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 18, 2021
    7
    7 Years from now
    7 years form now is a 7 hour long interactive novel where you play as Haruto
    You make a promise with this girl from the    7 Years from now
    7 years form now is a 7 hour long interactive novel where you play as Haruto
    You make a promise with this girl from the same hospital as you, to meet up at this well in 7 years.. you’ve lost your memory, but you havnt forgotten her.
    You go back to your hometown, spend 2 days there saying hi to your old pals, You go to the well, she doesn’t appear, you faint, wake up.. its Monday again.. 2 days earlier… youre a time hopper and with the help of this doctor you go through all of these time jumping cycles to get information and reset the time line, in hope of figuring what happened to you.. what happened to this girl, and what sort of secrets this hospital is hiding.. it’s a really great and intriguing story… buy it goes on way too long.. the game take place in 3 sections… your home, the time travekinbg doctors office, and the hospital, youll go back and forth between these 3 sections really just progressing the story.. you have no hchoices here, there is no gameplay here.. youre just reading and trying to solve the mystery in your head as you play, which is fun to do.. I enjoyed my time.. until the final couple of hours.. not because the story gets worse as it goeson.. it just seems like a story htat never wants to end.. even after the final chapter theres 13 more chapters in an epligue to go through to get the true ending…
    7 years from now wont offer an amazing experience, but if youre into interactive novels or a I cant wait to see what happens next page turner, 7 years from now has a really intriguing love story to tell..
    I give 7 years from now
    a 7/10    … Full Review »