Twelve kinds of taste
Which one are you?
Rate five things you know, from any shelf. Your archetype shows up in about a minute, and gets sharper with every log.
Rate five things you know, from any shelf. Your archetype shows up in about a minute, and gets sharper with every log.
Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Enter and explore memories from long ago. Relive moments frozen in time.
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Contemplative, inward, nostalgic and tiny.
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Game RantSam StewartAug 20224.5/5 starsTackling tragedy in games is important, but doing it well requires empathy, awareness, and a deft hand. Hindsight takes an important story and makes it relevant and relatable by scaling down its narrative to a quiet, personal level. Hampered only slightly by a few design choices, its masterful blending of art, music, interactivity, and writing make it a subtle triumph and a story well worth being told.
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Nintendo LifeRoland IngramAug 20229/10Hindsight does what it does with technical and artistic aplomb. The story is eloquent, mature and moving, and the core mechanic of diving into objects creates perfect madeleine moments that boost the experience beyond many other story games. It only asks for a few hours of your time and repays the investment generously.
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Digital ChumpsNathaniel StevensDec 20229/10Hindsight is still an experience that feels real, brings out the best and worst emotions, and provides an accurate portrayal of the grieving process. The longevity of the experience is a blessing due to the emotional strain it puts on the gamer, and also a curse as it isn’t replayable for any reason other than personal choice. It’s a great tale and one that everyone should experience.
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DestructoidNoelle WarnerAug 20224/10Have some high points, but they soon give way to glaring faults. Not the worst, but difficult to recommend.
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VGChartzLee MehrJan 20235/10Hindsight occasionally harmonizes mechanics with meaningful themes, but the overall impression feels hollow the more I look back.
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IGDB rating 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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“Is the nostalgia doing the heavy lifting?”
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“Is Hindsight too earnest?”
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