- Publisher: Chorus Worldwide
- Release Date: Dec 15, 2020
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings
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Positive: 3 out of 7
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Mixed: 3 out of 7
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Negative: 1 out of 7
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Jan 2, 2021Protip for anybody checking metacritics for anything - ignore the so called reviewers.
Sorry but no. Its beautiful - I give it that - but its barely a game. PowerPoint presentation I did in high-school had more gameplay than this. And the whole thing can be beat in 30 minutes. Most freeware games from itchio or newgrounds will grant you more entertainment... and for longer!
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Aug 20, 2021When The Past Was Around finds a way to include some interesting puzzles in the mix — but Florence found a way to be interactive without letting its little challenges get in the way of its story. It’s like that at every turn, in every respect. When The Past Was Around is good — but it’s no Florence.
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Mar 9, 2021While its puzzles are rather simple and the game's length feels short, its use of a fantastic audiovisual environment, a captivating - if not very detailed - plot, a good use of the narrative component and the creative ways in which the sound and music are embedded in the gameplay make this a remarkable experience that should be discovered by everyone who enjoys plot-driven games.
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Feb 19, 2021When the Past was Around is a very atmospheric and warm game about relationships, experiences and the fact that love does not go away after time and years. A very positive experience for those who are depressed after a breakup or are experiencing the melancholy of a cold winter.