Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Role-playing game (RPG), Simulator
- Platforms: Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4
- Developers: Vagabond Dog
- Publishers: Devolver Digital
Always Sometimes Monsters: A Journey of Choices and Consequences
Introduction
Always Sometimes Monsters is a unique and thought-provoking role-playing game that explores the complex and often difficult choices we make in life. You take on the role of a young adult who is trying to make it from the east coast to the west coast of the United States before your one true love marries someone else. Along the way, you’ll face a myriad of choices that will alter the course of your journey and change the fate of your character.
Gameplay
The gameplay in Always Sometimes Monsters is simple but effective. You’ll travel across a map of the United States, stopping at various locations along the way. At each location, you’ll be presented with a series of choices that will affect your character’s stats, relationships, and overall journey.
There are no right or wrong choices in Always Sometimes Monsters. Every choice you make will have both positive and negative consequences. It’s up to you to decide what’s most important to you and to make the choices that you believe will lead to the best possible outcome.
Characters
The characters in Always Sometimes Monsters are complex and well-developed. You’ll meet a variety of people along your journey, each with their own unique story and motivations. You’ll need to decide who you want to trust and who you want to avoid.
The choices you make will affect the relationships you build with the characters in the game. You may make friends or enemies, and your choices will ultimately determine the fate of these characters.
Story
The story in Always Sometimes Monsters is personal and unique. Your choices will shape the story in a way that is unlike any other game. You’ll experience moments of joy, sadness, love, and loss. And in the end, you’ll be left with a story that is uniquely your own.
Themes
Always Sometimes Monsters explores a number of complex themes, including:
- The power of choice
- The consequences of our actions
- The importance of relationships
- The search for meaning in life
The game doesn’t preach or offer easy answers. Instead, it presents you with a series of difficult choices and challenges you to think about the consequences of your actions.
Conclusion
Always Sometimes Monsters is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant role-playing game that will stay with you long after you finish playing. It’s a game that will challenge you to think about your own choices and the impact they have on your life and the lives of others.
Review
Score: 9/10
Always Sometimes Monsters is a unique and unforgettable role-playing game. It’s a game that will challenge you, make you think, and stay with you long after you finish playing. If you’re looking for a game that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, then Always Sometimes Monsters is definitely worth checking out.
Pros:
- Complex and well-developed characters
- Thought-provoking story
- Choices that matter
- Beautiful art style
- Haunting soundtrack
Cons:
- Can be slow-paced at times
- Some of the choices can be difficult to make
- The ending can be bittersweet
Overall, Always Sometimes Monsters is a must-play for fans of role-playing games and narrative-driven games. It’s a game that will stay with you long after you finish playing.
Review Score
8/10
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