About Dear Esther
Dear Esther is a game that questions the very concept of a "game" as an entertainment. It is more of an art project that was originally started as a mod on the Source engine (the one Half-Life 2 is based on). The player assumes the role of a nameless and faceless character, a man, who wanders around a cold island at the shores of Scotland. When you enter certain parts of the island, the main character reads aloud his letters from the past, revealing his tragic story. All other characters, including the protagonists’ wife Esther, are only mentioned by the narrator and do not appear in the game. There's very little actual gameplay, and your goal as a player is to explore the island and discover as many parts of the backstory as possible. The goal of the game is to follow the story, immerse yourself in the experience and pass it through your emotions. Dear Esther is famous for its visual design and sound: there are gorgeous natural landscapes (the caves in particular), ambient sounds, and music. Melancholic mood and darkened landscapes befit the story that is all about loss and grief.
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How long does it take to beat Dear Esther?
The main story of Dear Esther takes approximately 1 hours to complete. Total completion time may vary depending on playstyle and difficulty.
What genre is Dear Esther?
Dear Esther is a Casual, Indie, Adventure game, released in 2012.
Is Dear Esther worth playing?
Dear Esther is a casual game from 2012. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, What Remains of Edith Finch, Dear Esther: Landmark Edition. You can add it to your backlog on ivoo.pl to track it.
What games are similar to Dear Esther?
Games similar to Dear Esther include: Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, What Remains of Edith Finch, Dear Esther: Landmark Edition, To the Moon, A Story About My Uncle, ABZU, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Remember Me, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, Gone Home. You can discover and track all of them on ivoo.pl.