The Fall

Critic reviews

• Nintendo World Report

  Scott Polhemus · May 21, 2018

  7.5

  For a game replete with darkness and some surprising gore, it also contains a great deal of comedic writing to balance out the experience. Ultimately, The Fall feels like you’re playing your way through a movie. Aside from a few control hiccups, it’s a playable movie in a genuinely good way.

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• PS Lifestyle

  Ben Tarrant · Jul 20, 2015

  6.5

  Its deep and thoughtful explorations into the technicalities of AI are intelligent and surprisingly thought provoking. It’s unfortunately hindered by clunky mechanics and overly complicated puzzles that often border on the obtuse when it comes to the specifics required to finish them.

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• GameSpew

  Rich · Jul 16, 2015

  7.0

  With its striking visual style and quality voice acting it draws you into a mysterious, albeit short tale, which is bound to satisfy should you have the patience to deal with its sometimes obscure puzzles and perfunctory combat. As the first game in a proposed trilogy, The Fall shows a lot of promise, and its riveting story will surely have its hooks in you upon its shocking conclusion.

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• Destructoid

  Mike Cosimano · Jul 14, 2015

  8.5

  The Fall Part One's minor gameplay shortcomings don't even begin to tarnish the sheen on everything else. It's a seductive old-school sci-fi yarn, with characters that somehow manage to represent greater ideas and exist as fully-formed beings. Even though two more episodes have been confirmed, the game ends on an exciting conclusion that could function either as a cliffhanger or a definitive finale.

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• Nintendo Insider

  Alex Seedhouse · Mar 29, 2015

  7.0

  The Fall amounts to another remarkable accomplishment on the indie scene, Over The Moon placing you in a unique tale where your curiosity sufficiently drives you through the experience. There’s still room for improvement, but with the promise of more episodic adventures we’re excited to see where the Canadian studio next take us.

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• Nintendo 247

  Marc Woeckener · Sep 11, 2014

  8.4

  Issues aside, this not a bad title by any means. An interesting story coupled with amazing gameplay makes this title well worth it. It makes for an excellent experience that keeps you thinking throughout. If you like puzzle solving with some combat mixed in, definitely give this game a shot.

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