Florence

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90

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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 73 Ratings

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  • Summary: At 25, Florence Yeoh feels a little stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world.

    Experience every beat of Florence and Krish’s    At 25, Florence Yeoh feels a little stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world.

    Experience every beat of Florence and Krish’s relationship through a series of bespoke gameplay vignettes – from flirting to fighting, from helping each other grow to growing apart. Drawing inspiration from ‘slice of life’ graphic novels and webcomics, Florence is intimate, raw and personal.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. TheGamer
    Feb 16, 2020
    100
    Like the video game equivalent of an orchestra, Florence is comprised of so many different elements that all work seamlessly together to create an emotional masterpiece. Video games exploring romance is nothing new - but this short and sweet game is probably the best and most realistic title that portrays what the realities of falling in love is actually like.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 14, 2020
    95
    Overall, if you are looking for a deeply emotional and relatable story about the joy and challenges of love and everything that comes with it, Florence is definitely a game you cannot miss. With its simple gameplay, lovely art, and powerful soundtrack, anybody can pick it up and find themselves connected with the story of Florence and Krish. It’s a happy story that takes some sad turns, but in the end it provides a wonderful message of hope for the future. With a short run time of around 45 minutes to an hour, this is the perfect game to show to your family in order to convince them of just how games can be used to artfully tell a tale of adulthood.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Feb 17, 2020
    90
    Through the highs and lows of a newfound love, Florence is a wonderfully told and emotive story that engages you in such simple, but effective ways.
  4. Nintendo Life
    Jan 6, 2021
    90
    It's an evocation of the beauty, sadness and hope that comes from any human connection we make in our lives, whether with art, nature or another person. It's a succinct and incredibly successful exploration of moments you'll recognise from your own life, and the way it mirrors thoughts and feelings through small gameplay mechanics makes it one of the most affecting experiences we've enjoyed on Switch, or any other platform.
  5. GameSpew
    Feb 18, 2020
    90
    What’s really special about Florence, though, is how relatable everything is. No matter what walk of life we come from, there’s something here we’ve all experienced. Be it falling in love, breaking up, being stuck in a boring job – there’s a bit of Florence in all of us.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Feb 13, 2020
    70
    Florence is an interactive graphic novel which leads to the discovery of the most important stages of human life. An handmade graphics and a wonderful soundtrack create the perfect mix for a great game.

User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 8 out of 19
  1. Duhderp
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game
    The art style is beautiful The music is amazing The story is realistic Everything about the game is great
  2. MetaMcCritface
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    This game is an interactive graphic novel. Yes it's quite short but twice as long as watching a standard movie. I liked that storytellingThis game is an interactive graphic novel. Yes it's quite short but twice as long as watching a standard movie. I liked that storytelling with an interesting use of the UI. Definitely worth a try when it's on sale.… Expand
  4. n3d
    May 18, 2020
    9
    One should consider buying this game on a smart phone as portion of the game is designed for touchscreens and it doesn't cost as much. It tookOne should consider buying this game on a smart phone as portion of the game is designed for touchscreens and it doesn't cost as much. It took me an hour to complete the game, It is a short game but I thoroughly enjoyed the story line and music.… Expand
  5. luciamelier
    Mar 31, 2023
    6
    Don't get me wrong, the game has such potential and was able to dive into many topics related to life, relationship and finding ourselves. IDon't get me wrong, the game has such potential and was able to dive into many topics related to life, relationship and finding ourselves. I enjoyed playing it (even if it didn't feel like "playing" in the traditional way) but it was WAY too short. I finished it in like 15 minutes, and that was it. I was pretty disappointed by this mostly because of its price.… Expand
  6. richp
    May 20, 2020
    4
    It's not terrible but it's just tedious in terms of gameplay and the "story" isn't half as clever as it thinks it is. I'm a fan of many otherIt's not terrible but it's just tedious in terms of gameplay and the "story" isn't half as clever as it thinks it is. I'm a fan of many other non-traditional games but you need a strong plot to pull you along and this is just so lightweight.… Expand
  7. jcgonzmo
    Mar 11, 2020
    1
    Please, do not buy this. I am really tired of "games" that are given critical praise because its cool to praise or because its politicalPlease, do not buy this. I am really tired of "games" that are given critical praise because its cool to praise or because its political correct to do. I will break up my review in points so its clear why I dislike this "game" :
    1) This is not a game. This is a short story, like an interactive book.
    2) This game is so short, that I completed it in a 3 hour bus ride. It was boring.
    3) Its a story of a girl that have to take the reigns of her life after divorce. WOMAN EMPOWERMENT. Now you know why this game is rated so highly
    4) This is a MOBILE GAME. I paid $3 to play on an iphone (after watching a gaming channel give it GOTY contender. Needless to say, I never watched that gaming channel again). I FELT I WAS ROBBED OF TIME AND $3. Imagine how much I hated this game to feel like I was robbed even though it costed me only $3.
    5) This game costs $7 on the eshop. You could buy CELESTE for $9 on sale on the Eshop. That is a great game. I recently bought Hollow Knight for $7 on Playstation.

    This interactive novel should not be sold as a game. Period. It is a waste of time and money.    … Expand
  8. joash
    Jun 2, 2020
    0
    Is this some kind of joke? why is this interactive book listed as a video game? And what with all of the people rate this game 9 and above?Is this some kind of joke? why is this interactive book listed as a video game? And what with all of the people rate this game 9 and above? Isn't gameplay is kind of a big part of a video game? no? I guess I'm too sexist to understand this "masterpiece" then.… Expand

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