Number five, Cut the Sky
Plot Deconstruction: You’re a lone wanderer walking through a vast world. You have your trusted blade at your side as you jump from partner to partner looking for your destiny or perhaps… who you truly are.
Positives: This game was incredibly beautiful. I really loved how descriptive the places and people were and enjoyed its subtle humor throughout. The story really transports you into the shoes of a lone wanderer as you search to find meaning in a broad world that holds many secrets. I am not the best at parsers, but I found that the limited verbs not only added to the story (since it reflects the main character’s singular mindset), but also helped me narrow down my choices when trying to figure my way out of challenging scenarios. Also, the mystery of the places visited never felt too confusing or pressing, only as if the character was experiencing the remains of a dead world, so it benefitted from not having a story full of twists and turns. I found the ending to be incredibly cathartic and the entire narrative was just a pleasure to experience. The overall vibe was ethereal.
My Questions/Notes:
Here are some random thoughts that arose during my playthrough
- I was out here gearing up to solve a riddle just to have my character slice the Gates of Nom Avrak. Made me laugh out loud.
- When I cut the robe, I thought that the wizard would lose some power… instead I’m now fighting a naked wizard.
- I found it awesome how I named my sword, Skyweaver, and experienced how interconnected it was with the ending.
Overall Impression: Beautiful game with a fulfilling ending. I would recommend it to anyone.