Forever Ago
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Forever Ago is one of those games that left me feeling like I experienced something far greater than its short runtime suggests.
When I think of the best adventure games, I think of experiences like What Remains of Edith Finch, which push player interactivity in unique ways despite simple gameplay.
Forever Ago is a quiet, somber yet hopeful exploration of grief, anchored by two wonderful performances in particular, that is unfortunately lacking from a gameplay perspective, but ultimately marks a solid debut for developer Third Shift.
Games that treat death, illness, and aging realistically are pretty rare, and Forever Ago is notable for taking on difficult subjects with emotional truth.
Forever Ago is a wonderfully meditative narrative experience. It expresses the profound in the mundane parts of life beautifully.
Forever Ago begins in 1974. You're sitting in a bedroom, perusing the posters on the wall, the street outside the window, and the various objects on...
Forever Ago is all at once powerful, funny, and sad, telling one of the year's most aching stories about how debilitating the mix of grief and isolation can be. Sadly, the story's vehicle is a rather dull, paint by numbers point-and-click adventure that, to Forever Ago's detriment, refuses to shy from the mundane distractions of a life trying to be lived.
Forever Ago delivers a deeply moving narrative about aging, grief, and human connection, anchored by soulful voice performances and thoughtful presentation. Its pacing is deliberate, but as one of the most empathetic games of the year, it’s worth hitting the road for this scenic indie title.
