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  • Summary: Joshua Hayes is a neuroscientist, whose family is affected by a rare genetic disorder that slowly eats away at one's personality, ability and sanity. The struggle and fight of the family is witnessed through the lens of memories of their highest and lowest moments.

    Taking part in an
    Joshua Hayes is a neuroscientist, whose family is affected by a rare genetic disorder that slowly eats away at one's personality, ability and sanity. The struggle and fight of the family is witnessed through the lens of memories of their highest and lowest moments.

    Taking part in an experimental neuroscientific program, led by a biotech giant - Neuraxis, Joshua finds himself entangled in a corporate intrigue. While exploring the raw, minimalist spaces, he comes across items that act as gateways to his past.

    In hopes of untangling the web of memories, he'll need to face a distressing question - can he really trust himself?
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. Jan 16, 2024
    90
    There are few certainties in life; We live, and we die. Everything else in the middle is uncertain. The Gap did a wonderful job at taking me on an emotional roller coaster and although it’s a dark and complex game, it was so well done that I’m still thinking about it days later. I hope more people play this game and I can’t wait to see what Label This does next.
  2. Oct 24, 2023
    90
    The Gap is a lovely, thoughtful game that has a fascinating story. Travelling through various memories and timelines is brilliant and never feels dull.
  3. Oct 19, 2023
    85
    The Gap is a stunning looking, well written, and engaging puzzle game, one that will have its hooks in within minutes and not let go. It can be a bit obtuse with the goals we’re looking to achieve (especially if your play sessions are spread out or get interrupted) but if you can keep in the zone, The Gap will reward you with a fantastic gaming experience.
  4. Oct 19, 2023
    78
    For my slights with the overall narrative, however, The Gap offers real problems, giving a more sci-fi glimpse to the world of genetic and neurological disorders and how it impacts dreams, ambitions, and our families. For those that love to delve into the mind and its inner workings (with a bit of stretching done to the science behind it), look no further than here.
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  1. Oct 30, 2023
    It may require some intellectual effort to enjoy, but the game is well worth the effort. In a walking simulator, it is not the gameplay or the objective of reaching the end of the game that matters, but the path you take. In this case, that path presents many twists and turns, and the story of a family shattered by life is gradually revealed. Their story is a touching one that stirs our empathy. You could compare The Gap to an interactive film, the kind you wouldn’t walk through with a smile on your face.