Wanderstop

played this while on vacation after a few relentless months trying to finish a big project before the deadline. i just know that this came right on time to me, i absolutely cried my eyes out just relating to it all. 10/10

The game is amazing but I think you need to be in a decent head space to play it. Definitely a game that can make you think a bit more than expected

(I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT THERE ARE SPOILERS) It wasn't what I expected, but I absolutely loved it. Ever since I found out this was a Davey Wreden game, I kept expecting some hidden secrets, and there is, just not in the way I imagined at all. To me, Wanderstop is about how so many people (me included) view video games sometimes. We focus on achievements to unlock and speedrun times to beat it so we can go play another game, easily getting stuck in a mindset where playing feels like a to-do list. That’s happening to me a lot lately, but this game reminded me that I don’t need to focus on every achievement or push through content that isn't fun to me. It allowed me to just stop, take a break... and just be. I'm in love with how it reminds you that you're under zero obligation to keep progressing if you don't want to. That aside, the story itself is amazing. It portrays so well someone burning out on something that used to be their whole life, it talks about changing, fighting against the version of you that you don't like, taking a break, and about accepting that not everything needs a grand purpose. Sometimes, just existing, just being there, is enough. It’s beautiful. The core …

This game is incredible. The gameplay is simple and basically a bunch of little puzzles for you to solve nothing very complicated. The game also doesn't have any time limits and the more "grindy" content is completely optional and can be opted out off. Still, Wanderstop shines its brightest when we talk about narrative, characters and enviroment. The characters are all super charming and interesting, and what would normally be something bad (the lack of voice acting for the characters) was actually super fun for me as I got to give them the silliest voices and give them even more personality. The story is simple, a fighter that cannot fight anymore but the characters we meet level this story to a whole different level. If I had to choose one thing to complain about it would be the controls, it might be because I played it on the keyboard but the controls were kinda wonky sometimes. But, never wonky enough where I stopped enjoying my self. Great game, wonderful story. (Some personal notes and spoilers ahead) [spoiler] I REALLY enjoyed the 3 chapter of the game, the way the thorns showed how bad Alta felt was extremelly beautiful. The way I cut them, but they always came…

Personally the best game to slow down and reflect, and who doesn't love tea?

A very sensitive and well writen experience. If you are or ever suffered from burn out or depression in your life, this game will speak to you.