Never Alone

 Xbox One
User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 51
  3. Negative: 7 out of 51

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  1. Bruce722
    Nov 20, 2014
    7
    The game is smooth and visually stunning. It's also pretty short at only about 4 hours if you're watching all of the insight videos, leaving about 3 hours or so of actual gameplay, which is a fairly standard length for the genre. Those videos added a refreshing element to the gaming experience and broke up the monotony that many platformers suffer from. They help you understand the IñupiatThe game is smooth and visually stunning. It's also pretty short at only about 4 hours if you're watching all of the insight videos, leaving about 3 hours or so of actual gameplay, which is a fairly standard length for the genre. Those videos added a refreshing element to the gaming experience and broke up the monotony that many platformers suffer from. They help you understand the Iñupiat people in a way that few games achieve. In fact, most games don't even bother. That being said, the game was not without its flaws. It suffered from the same issue that, in my opinion, plagues the genre... trail and error puzzle solution. I do not think you should have to die one, three, seven, or twenty times in order to discover the trick that is needed to solve a puzzle. Puzzles should be more predicated on timing and common sense that determination through several deaths. I also thought the ending sequence was a failure. They betray a couple established mechanics in order to artificially create a difficult finale but all they did was aggravate the gamer and decrease the game's final rating. Nonetheless, I truly appreciated the effort put in to try and deliver something original to one of the oldest genres around and thought the game did exactly what the developers sought to do; they delivered an inviting platformer that people can enjoy playing while also learning about a culture that much of society is still ignorant to.… Expand
  2. JoshLuck1995
    Jan 19, 2015
    7
    Really enjoyed this game at first but as time went on the animation bugs started to get on my nerves, and the story seems to just run out of ideas and the ending was quite sudden. the controls of using both characters turns into mayhem towards the end.
  3. DrZomboid
    Nov 26, 2016
    7
    Unique indie eskimo game, good for two players and it also have expansion named Foxtales.
    Puzzled platforming side scroller where you need to use your head few times.
  4. Iky009
    Nov 6, 2015
    6
    I can not deny that its plot is interesting, considering the rich folklore of the Inupiaq people (Alaska natives), even with a good storyline the game not nearly as engaging, nor moving (expected more), with countless problems the gameplay, making the game frustrating in many moments, with its slow mechanical and uninteresting characters, but features a beautiful soundtrack and a very cuteI can not deny that its plot is interesting, considering the rich folklore of the Inupiaq people (Alaska natives), even with a good storyline the game not nearly as engaging, nor moving (expected more), with countless problems the gameplay, making the game frustrating in many moments, with its slow mechanical and uninteresting characters, but features a beautiful soundtrack and a very cute artistic part.… Expand
  5. HSuke
    Dec 23, 2018
    5
    Never Alone plays a lot like Limbo or Inside if those games were made for children. But unlike those 2 games, Never Alone has repetitive and utterly boring puzzles. The environment/world anywhere close to being as interesting either. The controls are also horrible.

    It's just a really bland game compared to similar games in its genre. Poor execution.
  6. Joellemm
    Jan 12, 2019
    5
    Never Alone is a game made with a passion and sincerity that holds together a mildly interesting experience. The game looks nice, with its own art style. Sadly, the quality of the game is lacking. Its gameplay is clunky, awkward and frustrating. It is also quite buggy. Its a game that fails to benefit from the simplicity of its premise.
  7. Markini
    Mar 5, 2019
    7
    A cute and endearing game, an interesting take on a platformer. The game is better played with a partner, as someone plays as the fox and the main character. However, nothing groundbreaking in terms of gameplay. The insight into the Arctic native culture showed a perspective I never thought I would welcome in a platformer.
  8. SunshineRex1885
    Sep 26, 2020
    5
    Never Alone é um jogo interessante eu posso dizer, porém nao faz meu estilo de jogo, ele chega a ser desafiador, com graficos bem desenhados para o estilo que por si já é mais simples, além do que tem um conteúdo histórico e cultural, é um jogo diferenciado desde a sua equipe de produção até a experiência final, além do que proporciona conquistas e troféus fáceis de se habilitar, porémNever Alone é um jogo interessante eu posso dizer, porém nao faz meu estilo de jogo, ele chega a ser desafiador, com graficos bem desenhados para o estilo que por si já é mais simples, além do que tem um conteúdo histórico e cultural, é um jogo diferenciado desde a sua equipe de produção até a experiência final, além do que proporciona conquistas e troféus fáceis de se habilitar, porém ainda não consegue chegar a um nível que me agrade especificamente, porém pode se considerar válida a experiência.… Expand
  9. tom974
    Jun 27, 2021
    6
    This game's background/ theme is so nice, but the gameplay does not stand as high unfortunately. (unprecise, buggy). It's still very interesting to discover this culture though.
  10. cyklopPL
    Nov 27, 2020
    7
    7/10

    The game is a beautiful story while still being entertaining enough with the gameplay to not bore the player.
    Emotional ending and interesting facts placed as optional collectibles.
  11. fernandovfv
    Feb 20, 2021
    6
    6/10 .

Awards & Rankings

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#64 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#41 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
61
#61 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Feb 15, 2015
    70
    A beautiful game that's let down by its clunky mechanics and frustrating AI quirks. [Issue#119, p.76]
  2. Eurogamer Portugal
    Feb 3, 2015
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 6, 2015
    60
    We can't wholly recommend its gameplay, but as a vessel for an endangered culture, it's a worthy project. [Jan 2015, p.88]
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