I played Unpacking during a particularly hectic time in my life because I was looking for something relaxing. It definitely did fill that need for me - as someone who loves organizing it felt very good to put all these little items just in their place. I felt like there were some minor mechanical frustrations but nothing that really heavily impacted my experience.

What I didn't expect from Unpacking was how much I would love the storytelling - exploring the ways life changes over time through the items we value and the places we live. The mechanics of the game do such a lovely job of communicating phases of life and how our relationships grow and change. The feeling of not wanting to move your roommate's stuff, the freedom of your own place, and the way the line between "mine" and "theirs" becomes fuzzy. To see which items are constant throughout life and which things we obtain and discard as we grow just felt very special.

Overall a game that was exactly what I needed when I needed it. It's earned a special place in my heart.

Aside from the typical, excruciatingly slow movement of Dontnod game characters, Tell Me Why's story feels more like a story that would have been better told as a book / movie / mini-series.

It just doesn't have the same game element, or 'hook', as LiS (i.e. I don't think twin telepathy as they accidentally uncover the truth behind their mom's death — where the player mostly interacts with the characters' surroundings to go through their junk and "remember" stuff — is in the same level as kids with unexplained destructive powers) or other similar games like ones by Telltale.

Sure, it has some cute moments that made me giggle and some sad ones that made me tear up a bit, but a few sprinkled here and there (approximate) a 3-hour-long chapter doesn't feel worth it. I'd like to think I'm not exaggerating with this, because the fact that I could use my phone or laptop while "playing" this says a lot.

I can see why people don't like this game. All their frustrations with this game are true. It's very difficult to start, they explain barely anything to you which makes simple tasks complex and you'll end up dying a lot.

But this game just has a charm to it.

I'll admit I used a guide to help me, but once I got the basics down, it was fantastic! The concept is just unique and a breath of fresh air. I love exploring different areas of the game; conquering your fear is so satisfying! Learning to fight predators and becoming an apex predator will never get old. I will agree that it gets repetitive and I do wish they expanded more areas and with more creatures and animals.

This game certainly isn't for everyone. And I only paid £10 for this game instead of the full price. However, this is one of my favourite games and it never ceased to amaze me when I first played it.

Music is also a banger btw!