Game review of the recent 'narrative exploration game' The Old City: Leviathan.
Avoiderdragon: Art house games are becoming more prominent these days for some reason. While they’re still pretty much niche, experimental titles are gaining more exposure since games like Limbo, Dear Esther, and Gone Home. There are then games like Serena that even have interesting real-life backstories that led to their development. So when a new one comes out, like this one, those who are into this genre would like to dig in a bit and see what it’s about.
From the review: "The Old City: Leviathan is a bold game for its complete focus on the narrative that translates into a gameplay experience that is both atmospheric and haunting. While the game's story can sometimes become too obscure for its own good, the majority of the narrative experience shouldn't be missed by adventurous gamers."
AsidCast writes: The Old City: Leviathan is a remarkably grown up experience, which sounds condescending but it's true. I mean, this game has a very small demographic and there are people who just won't be able to appreciate the game for what it is. And that's fine, I like my Assassin's Creeds and Marios as much as the next guy but sometimes it's nice to have a game that's not for everybody and thus feels much more personal.
