The Almost Gone

 Switch
User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8

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  1. kinktwink
    Jul 27, 2020
    7
    The Almost Gone is beautifully designed and had me hooked on the story's direction from the first scene, but the ending is a little too abstract imo.
  2. kosterix
    Sep 11, 2021
    1
    demo. Extremely **** port to Switch. It took my gf and I a few hours to complete the demo.
    (-) navigation sucks. You're constantly fighting the controls while the puzzles are straightforward themselves. Almost no button support. Requires pixel precision. Constant repeat of messages that you can't get rid of.
    (-) messages themselves are white on pink, and so tiny that they're almost    demo. Extremely **** port to Switch. It took my gf and I a few hours to complete the demo.
    (-) navigation sucks. You're constantly fighting the controls while the puzzles are straightforward themselves. Almost no button support. Requires pixel precision. Constant repeat of messages that you can't get rid of.
    (-) messages themselves are white on pink, and so tiny that they're almost unreadable. This is the poorest point and click adventure I've ever seen. Highly recommended to try to finish the demo first.
    Should have stayed on mobile and / or pc.    … Expand
  3. Critical4
    Aug 8, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall: decent game, great graphics and game design, good experience... but:
    Since I bought it on Switch, it's (outrageously) expensive for what it is in my opinion, but I had great expectations of this game since I love puzzle games (such as Rusty Lake games) with great graphics and plot.
    The game is short, easy and... well... boring. I completed stages easily, I could even skip steps to solve a puzzle and progress in the story.
    The story is... bland. So many things to see, yet so many things left untold. In a nutshell, it's all about depression, career/family struggles, addictions, death and afterlife with some metaphors and symbols used to express these concepts. This game is beautiful, dark but not "poignant" enough.
    Aesthetic: 10
    Mechanics: 8
    Difficulty: 4
    Plot: 6
    Ending: ...euuuh...    … Expand
  4. vanfalen
    Apr 8, 2021
    5
    Very ingenious puzzles and good story. It really challenges you to use abstract thinking
  5. Jrea6
    Jun 1, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game itself was intriguing, and the puzzles were challenging at times, but there the end leaves you still wondering what happened. A mystery game shouldn’t do that. Every story needs an ending.… Expand

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Worth Playing
    Oct 23, 2020
    70
    Your enjoyment of The Almost Gone is going to depend on what you're focusing on the most. If it's the story, you'll come away slightly disappointed. The game may not be afraid to tackle some subjects that some would consider to be sensitive, but the general ambiguity of plot elements doesn't create much empathy for the protagonist. If you're in for the gameplay, you'll be rewarded with some clever puzzles that lean toward being easy at times but never contain obtuse solutions. Its short playtime ensures that this is a game worth checking out when it is all said and done, but don't expect it to be the next profound indie experience.
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  2. 4P.de
    Aug 20, 2020
    84
    This is an intense puzzle game, that delivers loads of emotional moments – despite its reduced design.
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  3. Nintendo Life
    Jul 6, 2020
    80
    If you’re looking for a puzzle game with a carefully considered supporting narrative, you need look no further. The Almost Gone is a game that demands your attention but never feels overly difficult or complex. Our only major issue is that once you’re done and dusted, there’s very little incentive to go back and start again.
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