Florence

 Switch
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. TheGamer
    Feb 16, 2020
    100
    Like the video game equivalent of an orchestra, Florence is comprised of so many different elements that all work seamlessly together to create an emotional masterpiece. Video games exploring romance is nothing new - but this short and sweet game is probably the best and most realistic title that portrays what the realities of falling in love is actually like.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 14, 2020
    95
    Overall, if you are looking for a deeply emotional and relatable story about the joy and challenges of love and everything that comes with it, Florence is definitely a game you cannot miss. With its simple gameplay, lovely art, and powerful soundtrack, anybody can pick it up and find themselves connected with the story of Florence and Krish. It’s a happy story that takes some sad turns, but in the end it provides a wonderful message of hope for the future. With a short run time of around 45 minutes to an hour, this is the perfect game to show to your family in order to convince them of just how games can be used to artfully tell a tale of adulthood.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Jan 6, 2021
    90
    It's an evocation of the beauty, sadness and hope that comes from any human connection we make in our lives, whether with art, nature or another person. It's a succinct and incredibly successful exploration of moments you'll recognise from your own life, and the way it mirrors thoughts and feelings through small gameplay mechanics makes it one of the most affecting experiences we've enjoyed on Switch, or any other platform.
  5. GameSpew
    Feb 18, 2020
    90
    What’s really special about Florence, though, is how relatable everything is. No matter what walk of life we come from, there’s something here we’ve all experienced. Be it falling in love, breaking up, being stuck in a boring job – there’s a bit of Florence in all of us.
  6. TheSixthAxis
    Feb 17, 2020
    90
    Through the highs and lows of a newfound love, Florence is a wonderfully told and emotive story that engages you in such simple, but effective ways.
  7. Eurogamer Italy
    Feb 13, 2020
    70
    Florence is an interactive graphic novel which leads to the discovery of the most important stages of human life. An handmade graphics and a wonderful soundtrack create the perfect mix for a great game.

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 73
  3. Negative: 25 out of 73
  1. jcgonzmo
    Mar 11, 2020
    1
    Please, do not buy this. I am really tired of "games" that are given critical praise because its cool to praise or because its politicalPlease, do not buy this. I am really tired of "games" that are given critical praise because its cool to praise or because its political correct to do. I will break up my review in points so its clear why I dislike this "game" :
    1) This is not a game. This is a short story, like an interactive book.
    2) This game is so short, that I completed it in a 3 hour bus ride. It was boring.
    3) Its a story of a girl that have to take the reigns of her life after divorce. WOMAN EMPOWERMENT. Now you know why this game is rated so highly
    4) This is a MOBILE GAME. I paid $3 to play on an iphone (after watching a gaming channel give it GOTY contender. Needless to say, I never watched that gaming channel again). I FELT I WAS ROBBED OF TIME AND $3. Imagine how much I hated this game to feel like I was robbed even though it costed me only $3.
    5) This game costs $7 on the eshop. You could buy CELESTE for $9 on sale on the Eshop. That is a great game. I recently bought Hollow Knight for $7 on Playstation.

    This interactive novel should not be sold as a game. Period. It is a waste of time and money.    … Full Review »
  2. VrrKdor
    Feb 21, 2020
    0
    This product is barely a videogame. Dull mechanics and hipster idea of how make the things happen.
  3. Duhderp
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game
    The art style is beautiful The music is amazing The story is realistic Everything about the game is great
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