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The Missing: JJ Macfield and the Island of Memories
Released On: Oct 11, 2018
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6.4
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
78
69% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
23% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
78
69% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
23% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
The Missing's self-harm mechanic is deliberately uncomfortable and inscrutable, as the disturbing process clashes with its bizarre, often humorous results.
The Missing – J.J. MacField and the Island of Memories combined it's puzzle-platformer gameplay and narrative in a way that truly makes use of the medium and highlight's it's best potential. Difficult subject matter and a leaning toward the surreal drive a story that touches upon aspects of humanity that are rarely explored in games.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 29 User Ratings
6.4
48% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
21% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
31% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 29 User Ratings
6.4
48% Positive
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
21% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
31% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
The Missing is a must-play game with intense emotional resonance. Its story and characters are executed extremely well, and I would say that the message is one of the strongest I've seen in a game in years.
This game is very "Swery," which goes for better and for worse - the controls are kind of bad, the production values aren't always great, and the puzzles can feel clunky; but don't let that hold you back. It is 1000% worth experiencing.
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The Missing is smaller and more mechanically conventional than Deadly Premonition or D4, but its components remain focused on distinctly a Swery game: a dark, idiosyncratic experience that tells a deeply personal story that's as confronting as it is sincere. It is absolutely not for everyone, but as the game reminds us, there is nothing wrong with that.
The Missing is a good puzzle platformer, with inspiring atmosphere. The puzzles are good, sometimes a bit too brainy.
The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is a game full of feels and pain, that uses a puzzle game to tell a story of searching and growing up in our strange and bad world.
Swery's the MISSING is a touching game, with original thoughts behind a good and surprising plot. A mysterious and mystic adventure through classic puzzle-platforming. Sometimes is slow and unrefined but the good atmosphere deletes the pains of backtracking and dead times.
A short, dark trip through the nightmare of youth; growing up, discovering yourself, and existing among a society that rarely understands. Sure to be a divisive title, there are those who will find The Missing overpriced and melodramatic, while others will be taken by its surrealist story of undying friendship, ironically becoming an indelible memory to those who dare to experience it.
Game of the year in my opinion. The message behind it is beautiful. I wish everyone could experience what this game has to offer. The last 30 minutes of this game is pure art.
This game is made with the belief that no one is wrong for being what they are.
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The only game that has ever made me ugly cry. No surprise for a SWERTY game, the story is the highlight and I highly suggest avoiding spoilers. The gameplay is also unique and perfectly intertwined with the narrative. The story literally would not be the same without the rather gruesome self harm mechanics. I know this won't be everyone's cup of tea but it's easily my game of the year.
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The game's themes are important and -- at times -- inspirational. Unfortunately, if you take the story out of the equation, this is probably the worst game I've ever finished. Controls, performance, QoL... it's like if someone gave the developer a $300 budget, three weeks, high school drama students for voice actors, and the Dreams engine, and asked them to design a Limbo clone.
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Summary The blunt disappearance of a close friend encourages J.J. to go look for her on the strange Island of Memories. You can’t die on this nightmare island, even if you’re seriously injured. No matter how many times J.J.’s brought back from the grips of death, she drags her mangled body deeper into the woods to find her friend.
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PC
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Oct 11, 2018
Developer:
- White Owls
Publisher: Arc System Works
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