I can hear Danny Wallace’s impeccable narration detailing the wonder and excitement of Thomas as he experiences the internet for the very first time. All their skills will need to be combined to complete levels where the goal is to get all the AI to the exit portals.Īlong the way they will discover just what their purpose is, just what it means and how they can change the entire world through their actions. For example, John is tall and thin but can jump very high and James, who falls upwards rather than downwards. Each has their own defined skill and personality. The very first we meet being Thomas whose very first thought is that he is alone.Īcross 100 levels that are spilt into 10 chapters, more AI will be introduced such as the moody and unfriendly Chris or self-proclaimed ‘superhero’ Claire. The story surrounds out of control AI entities that are represented by rectangle shapes of varying colours. It was first released back in 2012 but to date has appeared on almost every major platform. I mean, all they had to do was release it exactly as it was when it first came out and it would be pretty much perfect.Ī puzzle/platformer created by Mike Bithell with narration by Danny Wallace and music by David Housden. So, with that in mind, there is some bias when it comes to reviewing the newly released Nintendo Switch version. This is Thomas Was Alone and I think it is one of the best games ever made. Where the soundtrack is as much as part of the experience as the actual gameplay. A narrator speaking for all characters and doing such a great job, a Bafta was awarded. Life and personality inserted into characters in a way that should never have been possible. Where a story proves to be more important than anything else. It’s simply the perfect example of minimalist gaming done well.
Be it on Xbox or on mobile and each time the experience is just as great as it was before. Hell, I even own it on vinyl.Įvery couple of months I find myself going back to it.
The very first time I played it a few years ago is imprinted in my memory and I still listen to its stellar soundtrack regularly. It’s in my top ten favourite games of all time.
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