ruebeus

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ruebeus6 karma

the environment makes all the difference!

I have barely skimmed the surface of Dear Esther (am going to try and finish this week), but I must say I am blown away by the environment.

When I first started I sat on that tiny pier for at least 2 minutes waiting for something to happen before I realize, "Oh, hey, I'm playing now." (I was that much absorbed simply by a sunset).

And ever since I first entered that house by the pier, I have wondered why I cannot

  • Run
  • Jump
  • Use my flashlight whenever I want

Are there any specific reasons the controls are so minimal?

ruebeus3 karma

Okay, I can accept that.

I do find myself constantly stopping to take things in. But then when I am back tracking (or feel like something is following me) I immediately want to run. Some it just feels like the game could tie in more to the player's emotions.

But, like I said. I still need to finish it.