Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

54 of the 105 reviews raise this.

“Aesthetically the game is beautiful, I will give it that much. As such, if you want a walking sim around an island and caves this might be the game for you. I tried to pay attention to the story and explore where I…”

“ADHD’s worst nightmare. It looks nice in a distinctly Source engine kind of way. Solid voice acting with pacing unafraid to let you soak in the silence. My only problem is with the payoff; it’s too vague. By the time…”

“Dear Esther is an incredible game, honestly. it hardly has any real issues — the player’s abilities are a bit limited, but it’s a walking simulator, so you already have everything you need: walking and observing.…”

36 of the 105 reviews raise this.

“Dear Esther is an incredible game, honestly. it hardly has any real issues — the player’s abilities are a bit limited, but it’s a walking simulator, so you already have everything you need: walking and observing.…”

“I am surprised how long it took me to try out Dear Esther. I love nature where i feel at home most when I am out getting lose in nature. This game is very beautiful and I get the same enjoyment feeling and at peace…”

“A mini story that will leave you depressed, very depressed. 10 existential crisis points out of 10”

30 of the 105 reviews raise this.

“ADHD’s worst nightmare. It looks nice in a distinctly Source engine kind of way. Solid voice acting with pacing unafraid to let you soak in the silence. My only problem is with the payoff; it’s too vague. By the time…”

“There's a lot of really cool design decisions here. I love the refusal to admit traditional gameplay elements and the way music and silence were used. Unfortunately I just didn't find the story very interesting, and…”

“It's really hard to fault something like Dear Esther, something so completely reliant on vibe that its actual technical elements are irrelevant more or less. That said, the landmark edition of this game elevates the…”

9 of the 105 reviews raise this.

“Dear Esther is an incredible game, honestly. it hardly has any real issues — the player’s abilities are a bit limited, but it’s a walking simulator, so you already have everything you need: walking and observing.…”

“This game is absolutely gorgeous, and such a uniquely unforgettable experience. The poetry, the writing, the narration, the pacing, the music... everything is absolutely masterfully done. I have never played anything…”

“I loved playing Dear Esther. It’s a great change of pace from the games I usually play. No advanced mechanics, fancy animations, nor any form of objective whatsoever. You are simply walking and exploring this abandoned…”

3 of the 105 reviews raise this.

“Dear Esther is an incredible game, honestly. it hardly has any real issues — the player’s abilities are a bit limited, but it’s a walking simulator, so you already have everything you need: walking and observing.…”

“Dear Esther, known as the pioneer of the walking sims, is something quite special. Will it starts off greyish and plain (makes sense considering it was originally a half life mod) turns into something quite beautiful as…”

“A pleasant walk around an abandoned island in moody weather. Very atmospheric and mostly calming. Director's commentary walkthrough was enlightening, was better than the main game and explained what is actually…”