Never Alone

1. owhi

   Apr 13, 2015

   10

   For me, as xwlemi man there is nothing more powerful or beautiful in the world other than my culture. This interactive story is not anFor me, as xwlemi man there is nothing more powerful or beautiful in the world other than my culture. This interactive story is not an expression of my own people. However, it is beautiful thing to see an indigenous story being expressed through this medium in utter perfection and brilliants. The depth and beauty nearly left me in tears of awe, the language was not heard but felt. The spiritual reality of this story somehow managed to transcend the oral tradition into a masterpiece of indigenous wonder. Never Alone, deserves a category of its own for there is nothing like it.. there no other creations to compare it to.
   Granted this game is not for everyone. For those who are not indigenous people the depth, beauty, and brilliants will no doubt escape you. The gameplay is immersive and is a means of sharing a story and a reality, it never fail at this function. I cannot apologies for including such a deep grained bias in this review, for my culture or "bias" is what makes me who I am. "I am because we are, we are because I am." It is a rare thing within any medium for our indigenous culture and worldview to be translated with respect, integrity, and with the same beauty as an elder sharing a story. This comes as close as possible to that translation. Words give this piece of work little justice... I can only compare it to hearing another tribes song.. that song is not your own. But you can feel the spirit that goes into that song, you know it comes from a similar heart and mind, the power and beauty of that song does not escape you. This game is the same way, a song that is not my own..but it comes from a similar heart and mind, and, its power and beauty is felt each and every minute. This review will not make sense to many of you, but if it did this game is worth your time.… Expand

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2. thehenman

   Nov 30, 2014

   9

   Excellent indie game. Very emotional game with good graphics and superb storytelling. There are minor technical issues but i forgot about themExcellent indie game. Very emotional game with good graphics and superb storytelling. There are minor technical issues but i forgot about them soon enough. If you enjoyed valiant hearts you will like this as it has a simelar history telling aspect to it. Very nice .… Expand

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4. awayka

   Sep 19, 2019

   8

   Хорошая короткая игра-платформер про инуитов и песца. Со вставками из истории инуитов. Под конец, правда, скучнее уровни, затянутые.Хорошая короткая игра-платформер про инуитов и песца. Со вставками из истории инуитов. Под конец, правда, скучнее уровни, затянутые.

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5. Kargun

   May 12, 2016

   6

   Como documental funciona bastante bien, pero como plataformas es un poco justito. A pesar de que la idea pionera de mezclar documental conComo documental funciona bastante bien, pero como plataformas es un poco justito. A pesar de que la idea pionera de mezclar documental con videojuego es una buena premisa no creo que este juego la lleve a cabo de manera adecuada.… Expand

   • 0 of 1 users found this helpful
6. BaronMonaco

   Jan 6, 2016

   6

   I played this game thanks to the PS+ subscription but I'll review it like if i bought it as is no longer available for free.
   
   Never Alone isI played this game thanks to the PS+ subscription but I'll review it like if i bought it as is no longer available for free.
   
   Never Alone is one of those game that is more concern by its purpose than it is with its gameplay. Then yes you'll learned a lot about an original culture, the game has cute graphics that match its chara design. For an indie game the technical side is pretty good.
   
   The story without being amazing is, like already said, a true discovery of this people culture with a very nice atmosphere but it will only last about 3 hours which is way too short for the 15€ asked.
   
   And at least if those 3 hours were intense it would compensate the length but not the puzzles and the platforming is so simple you'll just walk through each level and take the few collectibles scattered across.
   
   There's not much more to say, it's cute and interesting, but not very interesting and very short. If you want to play it I suggest to wait for a big discount.… Expand

   • 3 of 3 users found this helpful
7. joaopontesvaz

   May 11, 2015

   5

   Graphics: 5.5 Sound: 6.5 Gameplay: 6.0 Fun/Story: 5.0
   
   Repetitiveness, boring and unpolished game. When it starts it carries some good ideasGraphics: 5.5 Sound: 6.5 Gameplay: 6.0 Fun/Story: 5.0
   
   Repetitiveness, boring and unpolished game. When it starts it carries some good ideas and seems it will be a great game but it just doesn´t happened. Lacks a wonderful and variety of art.… Expand

   • 1 of 2 users found this helpful
8. Kanazawa

   Sep 6, 2015

   2

   That was terrible. No fun, no interesting story, about an hour in game play, terrible ledge mechanics, common glitching, etc. Just a bad game.That was terrible. No fun, no interesting story, about an hour in game play, terrible ledge mechanics, common glitching, etc. Just a bad game. I'm glad it was free or I'd be mad.… Expand

   • 1 of 7 users found this helpful

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