Reviews - Dear Esther Mod for Half-Life 2

Feb 15th, 2012 0 people agree 0 people don't

This is an amazing mod, great atmosphere and it does give you the creeps once it plays music, exploring the island is an amazing experience.

Feb 15th, 2012 0 people agree 0 people don't

4 Words: "A piece of art"

Feb 11th, 2012 0 people agree 0 people don't

Nice mod, nice atmosphere, sadly subtitles weren't working.

Jan 31st, 2012 0 people agree 3 people don't

With all due respect to those who do, I didn't like it. In MY opinion it was walking simulator combined with seemingly random quotes. I did, however, like the setting, could have used better lighting and some detail but it was alright.

As a first person narrative, it is highly dependent on the plot, and the lack of any gameplay is accepted. However, if you're going to do a first person narrative, you have to have a story that is actually good. This was really blaze, and I laugh when you try to call it a 'ghost story'.

But nothing that a lot of refinement couldn't fix. For example, it would be incredibly improved if the voice actor was just a little more animated (not saying he's bad, just... not animated enough).

Jan 25th, 2012 0 people agree 0 people don't

Great game

Jan 25th, 2012 0 people agree 0 people don't

Some technical flaws (overly-loud or overlapping sounds, clipping issues, getting past map bounds, the unfortunate inclusion of kill triggers) didn't prevent this from being one of the most profound experiences I've been through in a game. Paring back first-person "gameplay" to its core showed just how powerful the effect of "being there" is.

Jan 19th, 2012 0 people agree 0 people don't

Trenchent writing and minimalist atmosphere are deeply affecting as the dolor of your surroundings unfolds.

Dec 19th, 2011 0 people agree 0 people don't

WONDERFUL VOICE. AND THE LAND WAS SOO BEAUTIFUL i really am impressed it is just a pice of art 3D art is all this is just follow the trial and listen to this story i would shake your hand. it was just so well put together.
thank you for this mod.

Nov 19th, 2011 0 people agree 0 people don't

Pros: The story is good, as are the graphics. The voice acting is AMAZING.

Cons: Game music audio is too loud to hear a lot of the dialogue, which is awful because the voice acting really is fantastic. Turning down the music turns down the dialogue as well. I believe the point of the mod is exploration and discovering the story yourself, but: I got stuck on invisible walls and had to restart multiple times. That combined with the very slow walking pace made the discovery more of an arduous task than an artistic "experience".

Nov 18th, 2011 0 people agree 1 person doesn't

Dear Esther is not a game. It is an experience. One that everyone should give a go.