The Almost Gone Game Reviews

Amazing. This was awesome

First impressions. I love the puzzles, they are very fun and engaging. The atmosphere and art is also quite nice. However, I’ve not been playing long and the narrator is already getting on my nerves. They read as quite whiny and immature, and it kind of detracts from my ability to identify with them. I understand where this characterization is coming from, but so far, the only personality trait that’s coming across for me. Yes, the home life is less than ideal. But, if this is to center around family and relationships, one would expect a fair balance of memories both positive and negative. All this to say, I do not like the writing or the narrator so far. I hope to change my mind as I continue to play!

Can’t pick up the book. I am stuck in the Apartments. I can’t pick up the book, and I can’t find an email or way to get tech support. It’s a cool game, but it is hard to pick up items. I have the most recent iPhone, so I don’t know what the problem is.

It’s an adequate game. The game had a nice atmosphere and challenge to it. Not the most satisfying to play. Finishing the game doesn’t have a satisfactory payoff. Game is not a waste of money nor is it money well spent

Price jump?. Why would you raise the price from 4$ to 7$ completely over priced 4$ is the perfect amount for the game so reduce it back to the original! Good game though

Incredible game. The storyline as well as the gameplay were incredibly immersive, and kept me hooked while I played. The visuals were gorgeous to look at, and the music was astounding as well. Absolutely play this game, it truly is one for the ages. In addition, while some puzzles were challenging, they all in all weren’t impossible to figure out.

Amazing. A great birthday present I got myself in preorder. I love the graphics and puzzles and hope more people find this gem!

Inventory Puzzle, Interesting story, some bugs on ipad. The puzzle is played out more through the story than it is through gameplay… likely would have gotten similar experience in less time by just watching the walk through. End occurred too rapidly to feel satisfying. Aesthetics look like Monument Valley… but has very little of the grace and actual puzzle of that brilliant game. Likely would have rated this higher if I hadn’t thought it was going to be like MV. Interesting story that unfolds… quite spooky in places, clever in others…both were fun. Worth the time for .99 USD, but I’m not fond of inventory puzzles so, had I know that’s what this was, I probably wouldn’t have gotten it. Had difficulty playing on my iPad as interactive circles were too close to navigation map and settings hamburger menu. I would click the circle to interact with an item but open the map instead… got a weird glitch in the inventory that would show two of the same item at the same time. Bugs frustrating enough that I ended up switching to my phone mid game and had to start again (tho easier 2nd time as I already new the codes to jump ahead).

why doesn’t it save across devices?. i played this game for 6 hours straight and the next time i opened it (the next day) i was back at the beginning. i went to my phone where i had it downloaded and my progress wasn’t their either. i don’t even want to continue playing if my progress can’t save. i originally was playing this on netflix but then it started glitching so bad on the tv. i tried exiting and returning. i tried restarting the tv to no avail but i like it so much that i decided to pay for it but even the paid version is glitching. the purchase hasn’t even been processed that’s how fresh my purchase is. it hasn’t even been 24 hours and i can’t get a refund. when i go online to report a problem through apple i can’t even get to the developers website. this is a mess and a huge disappointment.

One Flaw So Far 🌹. Overall : This game is beautifully made. It masters the element of mystery and only gives hints in clues hidden in each and every room. But until you have the mechanics down and you can spot the small details needed to pass a level, you might need to read a walkthrough; I needed help for most of Act 2. 💫 My problem with the game : As unique as the game is, I usually have to run through all the rooms to find the ONE clue/riddle I’m looking for: there’s just too many rooms to keep track. It’s overwhelming. Act 1 was perfect. I knew where I was and where each lock and code was. The story was eerie and a bit humorous, and it explained most of the object and characteristics in the house. But Act 2 only makes sense when you pay close enough attention. I’m only half way through Act 4, so I don’t know how the rest of the game will go, but for the most part the game is a simple concept with complex— but fun — pieces and characters. 👒 - Slight spoiler warning ; Act 1, Act 3 - The plot : I don’t know who the narrator is. I assume it’s a teenage girl whom has felt trapped in by her family and peers. But from elevators to stars, I think the game presented too many loopholes and poured too much on the player. I was so focused on solving stuff that I forgot that there 𝑤𝑎𝑠 a story. Her parents were well discussed, but DID her parents get divorced? Why did the narrators mother keep the child if she was aware it’d break the family apart? What was in the bathroom? Why can we go back in time? I hope some answers will be revealed as I progress, but all I can do right now is speculate. 🍫 This game is gorgeous. The art, the sass-comments from our narrator, heck, even little things like how mysterious and scary the atmosphere is makes the game all the more enjoyable. If you like challenges, and aesthetic puzzles, try this game. 🌻

would love to be able to finish it. Really was enjoying this game but i quit to sleep, and now i can't start it up again. Submitted a ticket but haven't really heard anything in a while. I'd rate it higher if not for the game-breaking bug?

Great game!!!. Enjoyed the story plus the puzzles!!

Fantastic Game. I felt this game was the perfect difficulty for me. I really enjoyed working out the puzzles.

Glitch?. The corner symbols which facilitate movement to adjoining rooms do not appear on the screen of my iPhone 11 Pro preventing movement. On the walkthrough these features are not missing.

Please Add More!!. This game was haunting and beautiful. The mechanics took a minute to get used to, but the score and sense of dread only deepened the mystery! I couldn’t put the game down! But unfortunately I completed the game in less than 5 hours. If you are planning on adding more “chapters” or stories which introduce more story tellers, PLEASE PLEASE DO.

Story without end. Pretty, but somewhat painful to navigate using an iPad. I only expected a bit of different entertainment and that is what I got, but felt very disappointed with the ending.

Thank. On a top shelve with rusty lake series

Very unique. Just starting game and really like it.

Going to cry. I LOVE this app- so I’ll just start by saying that! However it has reset my game twice and I got so far and have to start over 😭 I hope this is a glitch because I’m not proud to admit how many hours I spent to get so far and that sort of crushed my soul.

Most excellent. If the minds behind “The Room”, got together in a party with the Developers behind “Monument Valley” and started chatting the the twisted minds behind “Rusty Lake” and wanted to do a game that evoked the sentiment behind “Life Is Strange” then… well I guess that’s what happened here. A most excellent puzzler - a dark story where you, as the lead character - seem to be on quest to understand the psychosis behind their parents (probable) death. Kids won’t get this detail, adults however who understand how they inherit their parents problems probably will. The subject matter is dark - suicide is strongly implied as behind at least one death, as is drugs, alcohol and infidelity. As such this game is pretty raw. That said, it was deeply thought provoking. I, for one, was extremely impressed with the depth of the story telling. The imagery and settings were extremely well done. Bravo to the developers. If you’re into pondering how part A connects to scene 3 then this is your game. No action here though - your brain does all the hard work and you can otherwise take your time over the game. Which, for me, is exactly how I like my games.

Well Done. App is among the tops of its category - an isomorphic search and click adventure game. Pros: 1. Story is immersive and well written. 2. Graphics are beautiful. 3. Puzzles are very well done, consistent, and all well thought-through. No walk-throughs or hints should be required, although I saw a walk-through was provided with the game. Cons: 1. Could be longer, at least I was hoping for more. 2. The sweet spot for the rotation of the rooms is small. Probably would do better as an icon below the appropriate corner. I kept moving to a new room when I intended to rotate them.

The UI is okay but that’s about it. Let’s start with something nice, the UI is decent. But that’s about it, and let me remind you this is not Monument Valley nice, just regular paid game decency. Here are the thoughts: I hated this game in 5 mins. The way the rooms turns and how the game doesn’t provide a full map and expects you to remember all the rooms is ridiculous. Very tedious to change from room to room, can’t jump on certain room. Annoyed. And by the way, the iPad version is even worse. I hope the developers actually played the game at least once before putting it on the market. Cuz I felt like I was playing a beta version on my iPad and a inconsiderately designed version on my iPhone.

Poorly made as a mobile game. Playing this as a mobile game was a terrible experience. The game seemed underdeveloped and poorly executed. The game setup is very small and hard to use. Things such as the inventory and the pop ups were very glitchy and you couldn’t read half of the words that came on the screen because of how bad it was designed. Honestly I regret downloading this, I felt like it was a waste of money and I genuinely want my money back.

Well, Well Worth It!. Loved the challenge, loved the setting and the story. Took a bit of thinking here and there, but it all made sense. Very Good!

Great game 👍🏼👍🏼. I almost gave up during the first 10 minutes of playing due to the weird controls, but I’m glad I didn’t. It’s not very often that a game this good comes along. Once I got used to the controls and navigation, I really enjoyed playing. I like that it had a story, but no long boring dialogue. My only complaint is that the ending seemed a bit abrupt and I was left wondering about parts of the story.

Beautiful. Beautiful UI and gameplay. Hope you make more!

Sad Escape Rooms. I really liked the graphical and audio presentation, and the puzzles in The Almost Gone. I think there’s probably a great story here, but it’s partially buried by the English localization being a bit awkward pretty often, and a vague ending. It also got a little too tedious to swipe through the rooms by the last couple chapters, I wish you could get where you wanted to go quicker.

bad controls. the difference between a swipe that will turn the room and a swipe that will bring you to the next room is a matter of international secrecy i guess. didn’t get very far gave up out of frustration.

No way out. In Apartments, Act 3, the apartment on level 2 is supposed to have a door that takes you to a bedroom with a bunk bed. But all I’m seeing is a cemented-over door with no way out. Can’t move forward with the game.

Great!). Almost reminds me of the genius of the Monument Valley Games Series. Well done, especially with your motifs.

Too small. Could not get into this game. Everything was sooo small, not at all like in the photos on the app page. Just hated it. Sorry I spent the $.

Game is fun...but. Game is fun in general....but it has such an abrupt ending. If the story outline does not work.. why it doesn’t have a happier atmosphere instead of the current mysterious music and sound. And agree with other reviews, wish it had a map to make switch between different scenes more smoothly. I would give it a 3.5 star rate if there was one.

Awesome!!😵. This is one of the best games I have ever played!!!

Looks promising, but. The story here is clear enough if a bit one dimensional. The art is engaging. But the challenge of navigating each room to the next and remembering where things were was surprisingly annoying. It’s not how most people navigate a house and there is no sense or representation of what the overall structure is like. I get how that might be intentional to represent the psychology of the story, but it was too disconnected for me and I simply lost interest.

Loved this game although it was confusing. This game was awesome, plenty of puzzles along with mysterious stories. I do admit I got stuck at some parts but I found my way through by randomly clicking things.

Amazing game about generational trauma*. I highly, highly recommend this game. *Just a heads up, there are spoilers at the end of this review. People who liked “Gone Home,” and “Forever Lost” will love it. I played on my iPad and was glued to the story and gameplay all weekend. I read the reviews before I bought it, and I thought there was far more game for my dollar than I expected. It’s a good, solid length. The story is dark, but as someone who loves the “Fran Bow,” series, a dark story is a plus. The ending, from my perspective, is very clear. The character tells us what’s happening throughout, especially at the beginning of each chapter. I, like many others, found navigation a bit of an issue, so that’s my one quibble. TLDR: Great game. Buy it. ******************spoilers below******************** The End: The character is dying. He keeps saying he’s not hungry or thirsty, he can’t even conceive of what that’s like. You’ll notice at the start of each chapter it tells you how long “before.” The last chapter in the tree house was only seconds before. I believe it means before the character dies. The game is called “The Almost Gone.” At the end of the game, the character is dead/gone. So the gameplay represents those few moments before death. The character, who seems pretty wounded/upset about his parents and his childhood, learns in those moments about what his own parents went through and maybe why they acted the way they did.

Poor ending. Navigation was constantly frustrating, especially in the bigger maps. Chapter 3 & 4 were pretty good. The ending seemed like they did not have enough budget to design the puzzles. Story is so-so… I know it’s meant to be tragic family story, but it’s not really immersive, and kind of cliche.

Amazing!. Before reading this, keep in mind I’ve only started today. So far, I love this game! Although the controls caught me off guard a bit, I soon got used to it and was able to continue playing! I love the graphics and story so far. The character seems to be female or feminine (clothes, a name may refer to them) so it might be better if they were a bit more gender-neutral so all genders could identify with them. One thing I noticed was that there wasn’t a map of the place. I always love those maps in games like this. It might be nice if it at least showed areas you’ve already explored, not just the rooms adjacent to the one you’re in. I wish I could review more about the story, but I feel as if it would give spoilers. And I’m only on chapter 5, so I can’t review the end. Anyways, I would rate this game 9/10! I would recommend you download it. But it would be nice if the devs would consider some of my suggestions. —— Update —— Wow! I finished in three days, and I loved it! The ending was a bit abrupt, yet I completely understand it. Well, maybe not completely, but I understood it enough. This was a wonderful story! I still would prefer it if there was a mini-map of the area/level. But other than that, this was amazing! Spoilers ahead for future downloaders. So, from what I understand, this story is told from Emily, whose parents were seen as “crazy” or as “psychopaths” by their own parents. Her father drew gruesome drawings and was confined in the basement of his apartment complex, and her mother was confined in the scale model of a hospital. It appears Emily goes into a treehouse that mimics her home a bit (and maybe is her home) and falls asleep/moves on This was a beautiful story and adventure.

Love it. I just got game and I can’t stop playing it. The puzzles and story just kept me so enthralled with everything about the game.

Buggy as hell. Update I found out the game is playable ind vertical mode if you don‘t switch between horizontal and vertical during playing. Annoying still but bearable. If the game is awesome I‘ll come back and rate it 4-5*. Old review Sorry that I have to write such a harsh review but I never payed money for such a messed up game. On my iPhone 7 with latest iOS it is unplayable. The rooms are turned on their heads sometimes and with that the texts are upside down when you turn the phone, scaling is a mess in vertical mode, graphic is sometimes heavily pixeled etc. I have no idea why this happens on my phone but it is extremely annoying. Can‘t recommend the game in such a messy state...

One of the nonsense game. Boxed game

Good. Good Game 😃

Fun Game. Super fun Game.Only thing, wish the game was longer/ more acts. It took me the weekend to beat the game. For $3.99 I would have thought the game was longer. I’m hoping y’all come out with more acts/ diff stories. None the less, Fun game lots of potential.

Challenging puzzles, puzzling story. If you like puzzle games, and ethereal, convoluted stories, this game is for you!

Unplayable on the 2020 SE. I'd love to play this but even with decent vision I literally can't read the words on the screen because they are microscopic. Maybe it'll be better on my iPad, but I just wanted to play it on my phone.

Help!. I love this game! But in chapter 4 I went to the 5th floor a second time and now I’m stuck there!

absolutely fantastic. this game is one of the coolest puzzle app games i have ever experienced. the gameplay is immaculate, the color palette is distinguished and takes the ambiance of each setting into term, and the puzzles aren’t impossible, but they’re challenging enough to feel an accomplishment when you solve them. and i haven’t even mentioned the storyline yet! the whole idea of a little girl looking into her past (and technically future) life, uncovering secrets about her parents, and later grandparents, through a click-to-clue format is so original, and such a cool concept. i 10/10 recommend this game to any person that likes puzzle game apps and relate to more mature topics. what an amazing gameplay.

Great sound, great graphics, but.... not that difficult. It is a beautiful game with a really interesting story, but it didn’t require too much effort to complete. It was really fast and I feel like I wasted my money on the preorder. The developers obviously put a lot of time on the visual and auditory art in the game, and for that, I’m happy I paid for it. But, they really need to balance the challenge they offer with the artistry.

Lost progress after update....... I just finished chapter 2 and was really enjoying the game. But after updating to the newest version I am back in chapter 1 now.... Kinda annoying since I have to do it all over again...

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Awesome. That was the best game I have ever played!

Not worth the cost but fun enough. Ends really quickly and didn’t take long to work through. Don’t really understand the storyline

Beautiful and moving. Stunning game, with plenty of challenging and engaging puzzles. The story line was sensitively told and insightful too. I was sad when it finished!

telescope bug. no image of the sky , constellation , and tree house when using the telescope. pls fix the bug..

Bug is fixed!. Good game!

Beautiful game. Loved the illustrations, relaxing gameplay, enigmatic story.

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Great Game :). It is absolutely a nice game and I really enjoy its story

crashes. the game crashes everytime i open it and i can’t even play

Can’t wait for more :). beautiful story and graphics, lovee exploring and noticing all the small details that help you along the way

Clumsy control. Very underwhelming game experience because the interface is poorly thought out. Puzzles are very straightforward and unoriginal: find code to unlock suitcase to find more codes and keys, etc, etc.

I wish it was longer!. This is the type of game I LOVE! Creepy, mysterious, a little bit eldritch, puzzles, beautiful graphics! Gimme more! Please do like the room did, and continue! Or new characters, same themes?

Great game. Style, writing, all amazing. Just wish the ending was a bit more because I felt the strong emotion throughout the game and was ready to cry in the final act, but it was pretty ambiguous. I really appreciate the story and the subject matters you tackled.

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