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Dear Esther is an experimental first-person adventure art video game developed by thechineseroom for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. First released in June 2008 as a free Source engine mod, the game was entirely remade between 2009 and 2011 for a commercial release in February 2012. The game does not follow traditional video game conventions, as it involves minimal interaction from the player and does not require choices to be made nor tasks to be completed. It instead places focus on its story,

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Dear Esther

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  • Husky Wing Husky Wing
    Husky Wing
    6 years ago
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    Dudes
    I think I actually love Dear Esther
  • alexandra loew alexandra loew
    alexandra loew wrote her opinion about Dear Esther
    9 years ago
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    more then a game, or better no game a book with great pictures. You need time to walk across the island, to listened about the story.
  • WoodrowShigeru WoodrowShigeru
    WoodrowShigeru wrote his opinion about Dear Esther
    10 years ago
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    "Dear Esther" is a wonderfully melancholic journey through the beautiful nature of – what seems to be – a dark and desolate island.

    As beautiful as the scenery is, there's not much fun to draw out of the gameplay. But that's okay. It's not a gameplay-driven game, period. And it's different than the mainstream games. I like different.

    The piano and ambient music fits the mood established by the visuals splendidly, and the voice work of the narrator is top-notch.

    There's also something to be said about the unique narration-driven story. I'll leave that for someone else, though … (It neither impressed nor appalled me. Meh.)
  • Arjun Chowdhury Arjun Chowdhury
    Arjun Chowdhury wrote his opinion about Dear Esther
    10 years ago
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    fascinating perspective
  • Alianger Alianger
    Alianger wrote his opinion about Dear Esther
    10 years ago
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    A sound book safari with a powerchair as its only means of conveyance.
  • Zerxos Oakenleaf Zerxos Oakenleaf
    Zerxos Oakenleaf wrote his opinion about Dear Esther
    10 years ago
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    Original concept with a great story that can be interpreted in many different ways. The combination of the awesome landscape and great soundtracks makes this masterpiece a real work of art that provides an awesome experience.
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