This game, although the actual game-play of it is basic at best, was amazing. Played this alone, and although I went into it blind, it was very nice to be accompanied by others and have no communication aside from a few set mechanics, to discover things as they come. I will say, it is boring and repetitive from the standpoint of wanting something with substance or action. You may jump or hide from enemies, but folly in doing this is often inconsequential and there is little more to it. Perhaps a better thing to call this would be an experience rather than a game. Surely, the artistic side of it was something else. The music, the landscapes, and the process of slowly walking through such scenery was a revelation to the diversity of what can be accomplished in the medium of gaming. There was a point, nearing the end, that I don't think will ever get topped for me in a multiplayer setting. It was in the long section in the snow. I had been playing with another for a bit, and without any communication aside from jumping on occasion, we finally made it to the end. In a single player game, I may have been inclined to look it up, or if there was a way to communicate ask about if it was the right thing to do, but without that it was great to trek along with someone and finish it, despite the fact that I was unsure if there was something wrong given how long it took. All in all, hopefully there is still a player-base for this, as it was so unique. Understanding its older and likely the numbers are dwindling, its a shame to think some may pick it up and have to play alone, considering so much of the appeal for me was finding others and playing without any words spoken. I would certainly recommend this game to anyone who may want to appreciate the art and can put up with the relatively mundane game-play. Hopefully you will encounter another on the same path.

This game, although the actual game-play of it is basic at best, was amazing. Played this alone, and although I went into it blind, it was very nice to be accompanied by others and have no communication aside from a few set mechanics, to discover things as they come. I will say, it is boring and repetitive from the standpoint of wanting something with substance or action. You may jump or hide from enemies, but folly in doing this is often inconsequential and there is little more to it. Perhaps a better thing to call this would be an experience rather than a game. Surely, the artistic side of it was something else. The music, the landscapes, and the process of slowly walking through such scenery was a revelation to the diversity of what can be accomplished in the medium of gaming. [spoiler]There was a point, nearing the end, that I don't think will ever get topped for me in a multiplayer setting. It was in the long section in the snow. I had been playing with another for a bit, and without any communication aside from jumping on occasion, we finally made it to the end. In a single player game, I may have been inclined to look it up, or if there was a way to communicate ask about if it was the right thing to do, but without that it was great to trek along with someone and finish it, despite the fact that I was unsure if there was something wrong given how long it took.[/spoiler] All in all, hopefully there is still a player-base for this, as it was so unique. Understanding its older and likely the numbers are dwindling, its a shame to think some may pick it up and have to play alone, considering so much of the appeal for me was finding others and playing without any words spoken. I would certainly recommend this game to anyone who may want to appreciate the art and can put up with the relatively mundane game-play. Hopefully you will encounter another on the same path.