It’s been three weeks since Hidetaka “SWERY” Suehiro’s first new game in four years, The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories, released. The reviews are in and everyone’s fallen in love with the game’s story, characters, themes, and unique takes on the puzzle platformer. Hear what reviewers have to say!
8 / 10
“The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is an evocative, offbeat adventure with a sinister yet imaginative gameplay hook.”
8 / 10
“A dark, idiosyncratic experience that tells a deeply personal story that’s as confronting as it is sincere.”
8 / 10
“Like its surprisingly heartfelt narrative, this quirky indie side-scroller came out of nowhere, but I’m glad I didn’t miss out on The MISSING.”
9 / 10
“The way it tackles those themes is sensitive and heartfelt, never shying away from the pain involved while refusing to define its characters solely by their struggles.”
8 / 10
“I suppose the greatest compliment I could pay The MISSING is that I’ve never quite played anything like it in terms of its story, tone, and mechanics.”
10 / 10
“The MISSING: JJ Macfield and the Island of Memories is such an unbelivably good, engaging, haunting, and heart breaking game.”
9 / 10
“The MISSING’s clever innovations on the platforming genre are more than just gimmicks. They underline the game’s deeply emotional core and create a uniquely affecting experience.”
9 / 10
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“The MISSING could well be the most honest game I’ve ever played, and it’s tricky to say why without taking from its most powerful moments.”
Grab The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories now on console or PC (Steam)!
| Title | The Missing – J.J MacField and the Island of Memories – |
| Genre | Action Adventure |
| Platform | PlayStation®4/Nintendo Switch™/Xbox One/Steam |
| Release | October 11, 2018 |
| ESRB | M for Mature |
| Price | $29.99 |
| Copyright | © White Owls Inc. / ARC SYSTEM WORKS |
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