<reposed from my steam review>
Incredible, usually I'm not a fan of visual novels with gimmicks (for example Emily is Away's typing mechanic which I despise) but the presentation of If Found... is beautiful and enjoyable, without wasting time to progress the story, the idea of erasing ones past comes through within the game play, without being obnoxious and feel like you're wasting time, unlike many of its contemporaries.
The story is enjoyable, its not something I specifically am able to relate to not being a member of the LGBT+ community or as someone who hasn't been ostracised within a community quiet like what is seen in If Found..., but it brought fourth emotions nonetheless. Finding a place and people who make you feel like you belong is hard no matter who you are, but If Found... tells its players to never give up, even in the darkest of times, and that not everything is going to make perfect sense about oneself, its okay to still explore yourself and who you are as an adult, and I think that's a beautiful message.
I've already stated that I believe the visual design of If Found... is masterful, but the accompanying score fits the game perfectly and helps emphasise key emotions and climax points within the narrative.
I encourage everyone to give If Found... a chance, especially so if you are someone who doesn't fit the conventional mold of whats considered 'normal' within society, as I think If Found... may speak to you in a pronounced way unlike many other stories.
Incredible, usually I'm not a fan of visual novels with gimmicks (for example Emily is Away's typing mechanic which I despise) but the presentation of If Found... is beautiful and enjoyable, without wasting time to progress the story, the idea of erasing ones past comes through within the game play, without being obnoxious and feel like you're wasting time, unlike many of its contemporaries.
The story is enjoyable, its not something I specifically am able to relate to not being a member of the LGBT+ community or as someone who hasn't been ostracised within a community quiet like what is seen in If Found..., but it brought fourth emotions nonetheless. Finding a place and people who make you feel like you belong is hard no matter who you are, but If Found... tells its players to never give up, even in the darkest of times, and that not everything is going to make perfect sense about oneself, its okay to still explore yourself and who you are as an adult, and I think that's a beautiful message.
I've already stated that I believe the visual design of If Found... is masterful, but the accompanying score fits the game perfectly and helps emphasise key emotions and climax points within the narrative.
I encourage everyone to give If Found... a chance, especially so if you are someone who doesn't fit the conventional mold of whats considered 'normal' within society, as I think If Found... may speak to you in a pronounced way unlike many other stories.