Photographs
Photographs
PC
By: EightyEight Games
Sabacc
Senior Content Writer
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The Good
- Character stories are compelling
- final choice is appropriately weighty
- puzzle segments help build anticipation
- cute pixel artwork juxtaposes nicely with dark subject matter.
The Bad
- Use of certain game mechanics isn’t as clear or straightforward as it should be
- lack of free-save ability prevents seeing alternate outcomes
- puzzles aren’t integrated into the stories.
Our Verdict
Good
A solid adventure that is generally enjoyable, though it lacks enough polish or ambition to recommend without caution.
Essentially five short games in one, Photographs presents a series of dark, disturbing, and above all compelling tales of woe interspersed with their own diverting puzzle minigames ranging from easy to challenging.
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