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Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.
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VG247
Aug 1, 2024
You’re bound to make mistakes with such an emotionally-driven narrative at play, but with some hope from beyond the grave in Closer the Distance, you can help Yesterby move on. And if you had as wonderful a time as I did and are wondering how you can do things differently, there’s nothing stopping you from going back in time and trying to pick up the pieces all over again. Closer the Distance comes to Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on August 2, 2024.
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Game8
Aug 1, 2024
Closer The Distance is a beautifully tragic narrative adventure that explores themes of loss, grief, and moving on. Controlling Angie, a young girl who has passed away, players influence the lives of her loved ones and help them navigate their grief. The game excels in its storytelling, visuals, and audio, providing an immersive and emotionally charged experience. While some characters may be unlikeable and the impact of choices could be more significant, the overall execution of the game's themes is masterful, making it a must-play for fans of narrative-driven games. The combination of a poignant story, engaging gameplay, and stunning presentation ensures that Closer The Distance leaves a lasting impression. Closer The Distance Story - 10/10 The plot of this game is perfect, depicting what happens after loss and executing it exceptionally well.
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GamesCreed
Aug 8, 2024
Closer The Distance is a fantastic game told in a beautiful way. The gameplay adds to the story in a way that helps you understand how a tragedy can affect a whole town. Every character feels deliberate, as if they exist with a purpose in the story, feeling fleshed out with a history rather than existing just to be a character in the town. The sound and graphics add to the story, both being beautiful and making the world more unique and real.
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XboxAddict
Sep 13, 2024
Overall, I’ve never really played a game like Closer the Distance, and it’s one of the reasons this review took longer to write. I had a lot of big feeling about the game and its themes. Somehow this rated Teen game found a way to delve into some very deep topics without glossing over them or making them too light. There were some heartbreaking moments and some moments of levity too. All of that is true with the grieving process. Sometimes you will be sad, and other moments you will think of happier times and share a laugh with people who also knew the person you’ve lost. I often think about the line I heard somewhere that grief is really just all the love you never got to show someone. It’s a line I think of often and the developers found a way to make this game feel authentic and I appreciate them for that.
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