SEASON: A letter to the future

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 10 out of 27

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  1. AtomosFabian
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Season es un hermoso juego, su estilo de arte y personajes son increíbles.
  2. KayKat3
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    This game is the cozy game I needed. Beautiful art, amazing sound design, and lovely pacing. I had been waiting a long time to play this game and I'm incredibly satisfied with the experience. You have the freedom to stay on the desired path or take your time and experience every moment. It really makes you appreciate the small details and get invested in the stories and history youThis game is the cozy game I needed. Beautiful art, amazing sound design, and lovely pacing. I had been waiting a long time to play this game and I'm incredibly satisfied with the experience. You have the freedom to stay on the desired path or take your time and experience every moment. It really makes you appreciate the small details and get invested in the stories and history you encounter on your journey.… Expand
  3. vigokrell
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    I'm a gamer of some 40 years, and this is honestly one of the most moving game experiences I've had in memory. An absolute Tour de Force. The writing, the emotional resonance, the mysterious world building (reminded me of Disco Elysium), the dueling senses of both calm and dread.

    Astounding. Profound. Engaging. It may only be 3 hours long, but its the most interesting 3 hours of    I'm a gamer of some 40 years, and this is honestly one of the most moving game experiences I've had in memory. An absolute Tour de Force. The writing, the emotional resonance, the mysterious world building (reminded me of Disco Elysium), the dueling senses of both calm and dread.

    Astounding. Profound. Engaging.

    It may only be 3 hours long, but its the most interesting 3 hours of video gaming I've played in maybe the last 10 years. Ignore the idiots review bombing this, if you're looking for a unique polished gem of an experience, look no further.

    Of course I wish it were longer, but for a $25 indie title, it punches far above its weight.    … Expand
  4. ghostmom
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers. Heavy and light, sentimental and restrained, slow and gone-too-soon, Season is an extraordinary balancing act, a masterclass in tone. The game asks a lot of the player in certain ways, and very little in other ways. It pushes several aspects of the video game medium very far, and leaves others untouched. It's a game that I will be thinking about for a long time.
  5. sabinVox
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    This beautiful game is like a sleepy podcast, plus biking, plus ASMR, plus scrapbooking, plus beautiful photography. I can’t recommend it enough for people who want a narrative game that is extremely chill.

    Also, you can pet a goat.
  6. elevatorantics
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    A powerful interactive reflection on personal and collective memory. The player takes on the role of chonicler/historian, thus witnessing and selecting what will perish and what will remain. A poetic and scenic journey. Superb writing, often funny, sad and moving. As unique and beautiful as a public lizard.
  7. TheTrendKilla
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Affirming that this game is beautiful is redundant but I can't avoid it: what a marvelous visual delight! Gameplay is great, story and script are touching and heart warming. The soundtrack is simply amazing! This is a game to enjoy the ride, reflect about life and philosophize about existence. I couldn't recommend it more.
  8. Zete
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Es un maravilloso juego, para jugarlo con calma y recorrer cada detalle. Hagan caso omiso de las reviews negativas escritas por incels.

Awards & Rankings

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#26 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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#20 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. Meristation
    Mar 1, 2023
    70
    We doubt that many indies more beautiful than Season will pass through our console this 2023. Season is a contemplative experience that helps to break the rhythm of modern society and serves to rest and heal the soul. It's a pity that the controls are so bad and that the game is empty of meaning and message. As if you were passing a beautiful postcard through Instagram and filling it with hashtags and pose.
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  2. GGRecon
    Feb 25, 2023
    60
    Every system in SEASON seems to just be encapsulated by highs and lows. There will be something I'm really enjoying like the act of cycling, but then simultaneously an annoyance or disruption will creep in and spoil it. That is not to say there is nothing to enjoy within SEASON - quite the contrary, with the form of a great game clearly here. Aspects like the haptic feedback and active preservation excel within the game, but there is far too much clasping on the brakes to get the rhythm going, even in such a short game.
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  3. DualShockers
    Feb 23, 2023
    86
    It’s difficult to put into words my experience with this game. It offered a strange peace that was, all at once, a somber experience — one full of joy, sorrow, laughter, and regret. It explores the weight and comfort of memories, the impact they have on the world, and the importance of existence. It can be meandering at times, and some of the side characters’ voice acting pulled me out of the experience. If you aren’t in the mood for this kind of game — a walking simulator vibe with an emphasis on scrapbooking, bicycling, and photography — hold off on playing it and wait until the right mood strikes. When you go in with the right mindset, this game can get under your skin in the best way. Season: A Letter To The Future isn’t a perfect game, but it is a significant one, and one that I will carry with me for a long time.
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