⟨/Reality⟩

Barely keeping up with college and her family, Lilya spends most of her time with on-line friends in virtual reality. When she gets invited to test a new VR device, she doesn't think twice about it. The new technology is said to feel more real than reality itself, and meeting its inventor Jacob Lessard may be good for her career—that's what her dad is saying, anyway. Lilya is just curious, and nothing could prepare her for what she's about to experience...


 

 

 I liked...

• The characters (they feel like actual people; well-written and relatable)
• The choices (the game really makes you think)
• The look and feel (the game is well polished)

Verdict

I thoroughly enjoyed Reality for its satisfying story and intriguing ideas. Definitely recommended.

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Nowhere Girl

Working at the same job, having a crush on your colleague and best friend, you just cannot move on with your life. After confessing this over a few too many beers to a strange biker dude, you wake up the next day with a ghost girl chained to your leg. Will you be able to fall in love with her, which would set her free? And what's the meaning of it all?

I liked...

• The story (a melancholic tale about relationships and connecting with others on a deeper level; it's not really about love triangles or fantasy mysteries)
• The characters (down-to-earth and believable)
• The overall presentation (in the game's prologue, the ghost girl offers to read a poem to set the mood; how cool is that?)

I didn't care for...

• The music (I found it distracting, so I just turned down the volume)

Verdict

In a medium filled with superficial romantic stories, Nowhere Girl takes a deeper look at what it means to connect with someone. It's not a perfect game by any means, nor is everything perfectly explained, but that doesn't take away from its message. I can definitely recommend this game if you're looking to read something a little different.

Buy Nowhere Girl on Steam

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