Platforms
- PCJun 25, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.6581 Players
- Nintendo SwitchJun 25, 2020NAplayscore7.37 CriticsNA0 Players
- AndroidJun 25, 20207.4playscore6.32 Critics8.41.32K Players
- iOSJun 25, 20208.1playscore7.53 Critics9.2369 Players
15 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
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Critic Reviews
The Almost Gone is an award-winning point-and-click adventure game in which we explore a series of surreal dream worlds and solve puzzles to piece together the game’s dark story.
Alex Sem · Dec 23, 2020 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewThe Almost Gone tries something advanced — digging deep into memories while keeping a clean aesthetic — and it does a fine job of it. If you’re just looking for a different kind of puzzle game, you’ll find plenty of enjoyment here; however, if you prioritize story over mechanics, you might feel a little discouraged.
Heather Johnson Yu · Dec 07, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewIf you're in for the gameplay, you'll be rewarded with some clever puzzles that lean toward being easy at times but never contain obtuse solutions. Its short playtime ensures that this is a game worth checking out when it is all said and done, but don't expect it to be the next profound indie experience.
Cody Medellin · Oct 23, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThough it doesn’t explore its heavy themes as deeply as it could, and the needlessly small environments are overly restrictive, The Almost Gone is an enjoyable isometric puzzle game with an engaging, sensitively explored narrative.
Bryce O'Connor · Jul 22, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewFrustrating controls and repetitive tapping suck the life out of a charming art style and intriguing story.
DANIEL HUGHES · Jul 13, 2020 Reviewed on AndRead full reviewIf you’re looking for a puzzle game with a carefully considered supporting narrative, you need look no further. The Almost Gone is a game that demands your attention but never feels overly difficult or complex. Our only major issue is that once you’re done and dusted, there’s very little incentive to go back and start again.
Ollie Reynolds · Jul 06, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewLike many recent indie games, The Almost Gone isn't afraid to tackle difficult subject matter. And like a lot of its fellow developers, Happy Volcano opts not to get too far into the weeds of the topics it covers. Certainly, there will be players who take the narrative to heart more passionately than I did, but I do find it a curious enough of an experience to recommend to mobile gamers looking for something more melancholy than the newest match-3 puzzler.
CJ Andriessen · Jun 28, 2020 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewThe subject matter is far darker than you would think from just looking at the art style, but the message is bound to evoke some deeper emotions for certain players. It’s not what I would necessarily call a “fun time”, but the puzzles are enjoyable, the scenes are intriguing, and the journey is profound. It’s not an experience you’ll want to play repeatedly, but for the current pricetag, it’s absolutely worth engaging in.
Heidi Hawes · Jun 26, 2020 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThe Almost Gone is like a fleeting memory; it’s the tragic tale of abuse and loss, captured in a series of blurry vignettes. Its puzzle mechanics, although fairly simple, are refined, even if they aren’t explored to their fullest. The two-hour story sits at the forefront of the experience and never overstays its welcome. In fact, The Almost Gone would likely benefit from an extra hour, but what we got is plenty good on its own.
Lawrence Le · Jun 24, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewAlthough beautifully designed and well-written, The Almost Gone is kept from greatness by the nature of its game elements and UI. If you can overlook that or are willing to take advantage of the innumerable walkthroughs that will invariably pop up, you may enjoy this entry in the puzzle adventure game genre.
Lauren Clarke · Jun 24, 2020 Reviewed on Switch
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About the game
Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.