Max Higgins

So those complaining that this was a game just about unpacking clearly didn't understand the game at all. Yes, it's short. It tells the story of a girl getting her own room for the first time and goes all the way through finding love and putting together a home. The nuances in this game are mesmerizing. The music is relaxing. The game play is simple. There are barely any words to tell the story, yet it's so captivating and meaningful. If you think about it, we do spend our lives unpacking. We lose some things, gain others, and I think a story can be told just from those things, as it was in this game. I recommend playing it and giving it a shot.

PS5 Version: This game masterfully builds upon its predecessor. The care that went into the main story, the side quests, the character and world building; almost no stone has been unturned. No longer does the journey feel lonely. The path is ripe with familiar faces and new friends alike. The combat is fluid and fun, although I would gripe that there’s TOO many different ways to take down humans and machines alike. And once you zoom out on that open world map for the first time, man can it seem daunting. Something keeps me playing feverishly, I’m unable to put down the controller. I get torn between wanting to explore every nook and cranny and advance the story to have all my questions be answered. Admittedly, I have not finished the game yet, but I’m a solid 20 hours in and there’s still so much to do. The side quests are almost as beefy as the main story itself. Nothing feels irrelevant or tedious. Guerilla Games has done something very special here. It’s rare that a sequel is truly better than an original, but exceptions have to be made here. Five stars, would recommend. I’m having a blast with this one.