Still There is one of those rare games that leans heavily on cheap heartstrings, but despite its mediocre plot and well-developed characters, it has its moments. The dialogue and narrative are well-developed and the game’s isolated tone is satisfying, but the constant sad piano soundtrack hammers home the pathos. Still There is the sort of game you want to put on repeat. However, if you want to feel the same way you do when watching a movie, it may not be for you.
The puzzles in Still There can be challenging, and it can sometimes get repetitive. I’d have liked some incremental difficulty in some cases. Despite this, the game’s storytelling is brilliant and the puzzles are satisfying. It also has a heartbreaking backstory, making it all the more rewarding. The game is quite short, so it may not last long. If you’re looking for a game with a short gameplay time, Still There may not be for you.
Still There is a psychological point-and-click sci-fi adventure, about a man who’s lost everything in his past. The game is roughly half Firewatch and Papers Please in space. While the game might be difficult for people with poor concentration levels, it doesn’t dumb down the challenges and can feel a little magical once you’re done. Just make sure you’re ready for this kind of challenge. Otherwise, you’ll regret it.
