I think the one thing that I really took away from this game, despite it's impressive seamless world, innovative information-based adventure, and near perfect narrative integration, was it's tonality. Outer Wilds doesn't have the most emotionally charged or life changing story out there, but it's able to make you feel this sense of calm in every moment, from it's most insane to it's most nihilistic.

I do wish the story was a bit more personal in order to really drive home the message and really emphasize the more impactful moments of the games narrative, but I'm content with what I have. The embodiment of sitting alongside the smoldering flame of existence soothed by the tranquility of twilight.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2021


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