Never has a game felt so divisive when scoring. For many The Longing is going to feel like one of the most ill-conceived video game notions in history. For others what is delivered is one of the most intriguing and addictive pursuits ever created for home media. With plenty to do, or not as the case may be, the freedom of choice is intoxicating. With...
The Longing is a real test of patience thanks to its slow sense of progression, but there’s no doubting that it offers a unique and intriguing experience. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy some of my time with the game, with the clever time-based puzzling and the mysteries of the world certainly keeping me invested in Shade’s long wait.
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With a touch of “you will get there with time” we get The Longing! This is a game that requires a lot of patience but is a surprisingly captivating and emotional game that it’s worth taking the time to connect to. In this game we take the place of a little shadow that needs to wait until he’s king awakes, and for that you can explore and do various...
The Longing’s strongest aspect is how it encourages exploration while encouraging meditation and introspection. Most players will undoubtedly turn the game into a habitual pick-up, while playing other games. However, once they truly immerse themselves into this fantastically sombre world of the shade, the reflection will come naturally, almost willingly....
The Longing can be interesting, elegant, creative, deep and coherent, that is enough for us to consider it a great game.
