The Missing: J.J. Macfield And The Island Of Memories

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Top Critic Average

76%

Critics Recommend

IGN
8 / 10
Eurogamer
Recommended
Game Informer
8 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
3.5 / 5
God is a Geek
8 / 10
IGN Italy
7.9 / 10
Destructoid
7 / 10
Creators: Arc System Works, White Owls Inc.
Release Date: Oct 11, 2018 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
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Critic Reviews for The Missing: J.J. Macfield And The Island Of Memories

The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is a dark, strange and utterly compelling journey.

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Swery's brand of wonky mechanics underlined with impeccable writing and atmospherics proves just as effective in the 2D platformer field.

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This heartfelt and poignant adventure offers thrilling moments centered on a strong core idea

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The Missing is a dark, confronting puzzle-platformer that offers light at the end of the tunnel.

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It likely won't garner the longevity of something a kin to Deadly Premonition, but there's no denying Swery's fluency with a whole host of tones, on both gameplay and story — not to mention his ability in using the surreal to portray a real and hard-hitting theme of young love — shines through in a sufficient capacity, despite the numerous rough edges.

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The Missing is a compelling, interesting and unique horror-adventure

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The Missing is a good puzzle platformer, with inspiring atmosphere. The puzzles are good, sometimes a bit too brainy.

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The Missing: J.J. and the Island of Memories, is 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.

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