The Space Between

The Space Between is one of these atmospheric experiences, but something about this "game" really resonated with me. I absolutely adore the art style and vibe it has going for it. The imagery in this, while basic, is so dreamlike and haunting. Something is off about these buildings and rooms but there's also familiar comfort within them. At the same time, there's an uneasy, foreboding sense of dread that lurks beneath everything that perfectly accents its themes. I won't say too much about the story, and some might object to calling it a "story", but I would characterize it as a philosophical meditation on separation and connection (and if that string of words annoys you, you are definitely not going to appreciate this). Another reviewer likens it to a "european artfilm" which is absolutely spot on. I have a couple criticisms, primarily that it is sometimes unclear who is talking (though that honestly could be intentional/symbolic). Plus, it is quite short, taking less than an hour to complete (and there is a really stupid achievement for having the game run for 10 hours), so I'm not a fan of the $5.99 price. On sale however it gets down to $2.39 which I think is absolutely fair…

A very philosophical and thought provoking story. I think the art style is really good, especially because it becomes quite abstract at times, which also fits the story well. The sound design was also incredible and contributed a lot to the atmosphere. I also think the intentional aspect of having to focus on which character is speaking at certain moments is very well executed.

A short, surreal game. it feels like a finger wedges into the wrinkles of my brain and wiggles around, massaging some deep part of my cortex. In terms of gameplay, it is a walking simulator, with no choices to be made. The dialogue isn't written as a discussion between two "people," more as a discussion of concepts. The fact that the speaker isn't distinguished adds to the surreal ambiance and encourages a certain mindset. I wouldn't praise the prose itself. It feels more like it's trying to be a somber, dreamy experience. In that, it very much succeeds. The best mindset to take into this game is a sleepy one, allowing its deliberate awkwardness and dreamlike stiltedness. Like in many surreal games, the concepts aren't deep, but they're left open enough for you to think, feel, and interpret further yourself. It's slow, melancholy, and eventually heartily earns its status as psychological horror. Its evolution of sadness and isolation into dread over its hour of playtime is a rare and sophisticated thing to encounter. The art style is polygonal and ugly, but I felt that this serves its story in terms of the protagonist's perspective, the game's atmosphere, and as a way to deem…

I like the idea of this game and the lack of distinction of speakers during text conversation created an interesting kind of confusion that led to thinking more about the meaning of the dialogue. There were times when the movement was tiringly slow and boring, but it didn't ruin the experience. Unfortunately, the incredibly slow pacing of the text did kill the experience for me. That's really all that hampered it, but it felt incredibly grating to be forced to wait so long, especially when the text might be as short as, "yes". One of the achievements required you to spend 10 hours on a single run on the game. No one would ever do this. If you turn off your monitors to AFK this ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ overnight, the game crashes. Trash achievement design and a major bug that should have been fixed before launch, years ago. Add a button to skip the wait between text and fix the game crashing when monitors are turned off, then I would recommend this game.

A somber and atmospheric meditation on loneliness and the walls we build, both real and imagined. Features a great soundtrack and can be finished in an hour.

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