![]() Speaking about the story, while I loved the story and its gentleness as a bedtime story. I like how the narrator’s daughter asks whether the narrator (you) had any feelings for Maddie and how he became somewhat flustered while answering. So when you both party ways at the conclusion of her story, it was fitting but sad at the same time. Nevertheless, I did enjoy hearing what she had to say and it was nice having her company. However, that line does become very grating so a little variation on the lines for failing would make it less frustrating. It wasn’t so much the repetitive line of “told you, you couldn’t do it” when you ended up using the hook, but because it made me so determined to prove I could do it, so I spent over 30 minutes of so many “so close” moments before I finally beat her dare. So you are back on your own alone to finish the journey.Īlthough I hated the segment where she challenges to you complete a section without using your grappling hook once. Yet she was your companion for about two-three chapters. ![]() It was a happy ending since she finally found where she could be accepted and not treated as an outsider. It was bittersweet seeing when Maddie’s “story-arc” ended. It felt like there was two-story arcs: one on Maddie and how she felt like she didn’t belong in her village and obviously the story of you finding your uncle. You can also find objects in the environments that bring more backstory, giving further insight into uncle Fred and the narrator’s relationship with him. From the story, I guess this also applies to the narrator hence why there was a feeling of kinship between you (the narrator) and Maddie since they both see Uncle Fred as a father/mentor figure. Therefore she is an outcast and thus rather lonely, especially since her mentor/friend/possible father figure: Uncle Fred has left the village. Maddie is adventurous and seems to have a gift when it comes to creating inventions but does not seem to fit in with her village and their ideals. It is suggested they are frogs since you, the narrator mentions the time you and uncle Fred found some frog eggs and how uncle Fred believed they were special. Your main companion for most of the game will be Maddie who is sort of bipedal frog-human child. The main game itself is rather linear with lots of narration and interaction with other characters. The game certainly does have makings of a time trial game, so it is nice to see that Gone North Games implemented that for players who are up for that. When you finish the main game, you can replay levels in something like a time trail with no narrative. At least you could use your grapple hook to light up a specific plant for more light in that chapter. While I wasn’t a fan of the chasms chapter, mostly due to the darkness, even then it had its own beauty. The scenery is just so beautiful to look at (even when I get frustrated). ![]() I loved the idea of using the suit to help you travel through the alien world, which mostly consists of floating rocks. Charged jump and grappling hook uses your mouse buttons while the boots use the space-bar. Thankfully most of the controls for the suit is intuitive and easy to use. You later find some jet-propelled boots that will aid you reaching places that your boost+sprint jump ability can’t reach, or that your grappling hook can’t exactly target. The adventure suit comes with a grappling hook system (in your right glove), shock absorbers that negate any fall damage upon landing and a charged jump ability. The adventure suit is going to become very handy. ![]() Only to end up in a strange alien world, with clues that your uncle Fred ended up in the same place as well. Needless to say, you wore the adventure suit that fits you so well and tested out your uncle’s garbage disposal system for reasons unknown. There are two things of main interest in uncle Fred’s house: a blackboard detailing his latest experiment of creating a waste disposal system and a miniature adventure suit designed for you. Your uncle also seems to be some sort of scientist/inventor based on the objects and books around his house. Your uncle Fred has been missing for several months now, and you (his nephew, at this youth around 10 years old?) decide to visit his house to see if he has returned from his adventure yet. About his uncle Fred who disappeared one day and how your search looking for you uncle, lead you to finding an adventure of a lifetime. In this game, you play as the narrator who is telling a story to his daughter. A Story About My Uncle developed by Gone North Games and published by Coffee Stain Studios was released on May, 2014.
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