DISCOUNT (379p → 169p) Review Of The Game Do Not Go (STAY) For IPhone And IPad

2023 Author: Gordon Kinson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-24 11:09

Many experienced players are so tired of spectacular special effects that they recall their youth and uncomplicated simple games. In them, the main thing was not the graphics, but the plot. It is no coincidence that the genre of text quests has become popular again today. In such games, there are no three-dimensional pictures, in fact, we are invited to complete them with fantasy. The process is controlled by choosing one or another text menu. The STAY game at first glance seems to be a typical representative of this series. But in reality, everything is much more interesting.

Review of the game Do not go away (STAY) for iPhone and iPad

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In games like this, the backstory is important. You have to use something to form the basis for fantasy. In STAY, we are shown in a short video the story of a man named Quinn, who was kidnapped by someone with an incomprehensible purpose. And so he found himself in a dark room, illuminated only by a computer monitor. A chat is launched in it, on the other side of which the player appears. We have to find out: who Quinn is, how he got here and help him get out of a difficult situation.

The playing field itself clearly departs from the concept of a regular text quest. The main part of the screen is still occupied by the field for communication with Quinn. In the terminal, we see his replicas and send the selected own answer options. On the left is a cell window, in which we see the unlucky prisoner. His face is not static, but constantly changes in accordance with emotions. Below are Quinn's senses and his relationship to us. In the course of the development of the plot, in accordance with our reaction in the form of answers, these indicators will change in one direction or another. Initially, he does not trust us, and he can be understood. Find yourself unclear where and trust a stranger in your computer? Isn't this just another trap?

In the process of communicating with Quinn, he finds objects, finds himself in various situations and constantly consults with us. We have to give him advice and help solve riddles. Along the way, you can learn more about Quinn, trying to understand the reason for his imprisonment. But it is not worth overdoing it with interference with personal life - it can ruin our relationship. Fortunately, the prisoner turned out to be quite sociable (does he have a choice?) And with a sense of humor. But remember that the wrong advice can not only offend Quinn, but also destroy him. The passage of the game depends on the choice of the phrase transmitted through the terminal.

An unusual feature of STAY is the construction of the action based on the real time mode. In parallel with the time of the game itself, the timing of our absence from the game is being conducted. This clearly improves process engagement. You can forget about the game and the unlucky Quinn, but all this time he will suffer and wait for an answer in the terminal. Only a shameless person can throw it! Play gently cultivates guilt, bringing us back to ourselves.

But it would be boring in STAY just to chat with Quinn, even if he answers various questions vividly. The game is interesting for others - for its puzzles. It turns out that you can diversify the text quest with them. We have to visit 19 different rooms with Quinn, try to understand the purpose of 44 items of inventory. The game contains links to ancient Egyptian culture, quotes from psychologists. Books and films scattered all over the place let us know that we will have to work with our heads. There is no need to talk about the linearity of the plot - 7 options for endings can make STAY go through more than once.

In the course of solving puzzles, it will be possible to gain direct control over objects. Only the first obstacles will seem simple, but it is difficult to call them traditional. Fans of smart games will surely appreciate the level of riddles. Over some places you will not only have to think about it, but figure out the tactics of action with a pen in hand. But solving puzzles will reward you with a sense of satisfaction, and Quinn will certainly appreciate the help. There is no overabundance of riddles - the game is divided into 24 chapters, and similar tasks are found only in every third or fourth scene. So the creators of STAY skillfully combine the psychology of communication with simple, logical, but still action.

The picture is not a "feature" of these games. At STAY we are dealing with simplified but nice pixel art. It helps to create the feeling of a computer terminal perfectly. Dark colors recreate an atmosphere of gloom and mystery. The music also matched the graphics. Creepy and addictive, it really does bring out the atmosphere of Quinn's helplessness.

Compassion is one of the most important human qualities. Thanks to STAY, we manage not only to show it, but also to spend time with interest. It will take 5 to 8 hours to complete the game, but the variability of the endings can make you return to Quinn and his problems. The story of this hero really turned out to be deep and meaningful. Together with him, we will make mistakes and correct ourselves, take offense and put up, overcome obstacles. But we will really feel that we are influencing what is happening. The character, on the interaction with which the game is built, turned out to be well-developed, witty and charming. It is impossible not to sympathize with him. A small "fly in the ointment" in the game can be considered only difficult puzzles and awkward controls when working with them.