Never Alone

 Wii U
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Jun 28, 2015
    90
    I can’t recommend it to everyone: the game is short, and it doesn’t really include much challenge in either puzzles nor platforming. But if you can look past that, you’ll find a stunning, unique game that uses the medium to deliver a beautiful story and an incredible world – and that’s worth experiencing.
  2. FNintendo
    Aug 18, 2015
    70
    Never Alone offers an average experience as a platformer with puzzles to solve but it's the game's narrative and tribute to the Inupiat people that makes it stand out as a unique experience. A perfect choice of artwork and use of cultural traits contribute to make Never Alone an insightful work which can also be enjoyed as a game.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 2, 2015
    70
    Despite the game’s AI issues, Never Alone is definitely worth playing—maybe with another person. It’s a very short game and can be finished in two or three sessions. But it’s the educational aspect that I appreciated most, and I imagine you will, too.
  5. Cubed3
    Jul 12, 2015
    50
    It has a lot going for it with its gorgeous aesthetics and authentic presentation. It even has a couch co-op mode, and the few times the game does have things to do in it, there is some legitimate involvement. Too bad these moments are too far apart, and the more vulgar qualities of Never Alone are the most apparent, such as the buggy AI, barren level design and lacking gameplay.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Jun 24, 2015
    50
    If you've got enough patience you'll probably be able to mine for the diamonds in the rough - but the easily frustrated should steer far clear.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. darkzaga
    Mar 31, 2017
    8
    Me gusta el juego, me gusta la historia, me gusta como mecha con hechos reales... pero el juego es muy corto... creo que podrían haber echoMe gusta el juego, me gusta la historia, me gusta como mecha con hechos reales... pero el juego es muy corto... creo que podrían haber echo varios capítulos ya que el mismo pueblo te menciona que es rico en leyendas y que cada leyenda podría haber sido un capitulo de la historia.… Full Review »
  2. Locke_VI
    Nov 26, 2015
    5
    The unique and interesting narrative is undermined by a game that is relentlessly mediocre. The game play largely revolves around easyThe unique and interesting narrative is undermined by a game that is relentlessly mediocre. The game play largely revolves around easy puzzles and platforming elements that usually involve a frustrating number of deaths - especially given the controls can be awkward. And while it is very well drawn, the world is essentially ice floes in a blizzard, resulting in a dreary, depressing environment.… Full Review »
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