- Simulator, Adventure, Horror
Share thoughts and hot food with your last ever clients, as you wait for the world to end.
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Contemporary, contemplative, grave and intimate.
- contemporarynostalgic
- contemplativerelentless
- gravecomic
- intimateepic
- sparerichly built
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Thumb CultureOct 20245/5 starsWhat I most enjoyed was the fact that you not only experienced the stories of Cliff and Nora, but also the other patrons. Getting to experience the protagonist’s plight but also the secondary characters reminds me of games such as Fahrenheit/Indigo Prophecy for the PlayStation 2. You experience everyone’s point of view, which aids you in the choices you make. Without any spoilers, the game almost feels like you play through the canon events or core memories of the patrons, which range from a variety of emotions and personal traumas, and you offer advice in the hopes that it eases them. The idea of setting this story in a diner works extremely well, as whether or not you are a stranger or a regular, something is comforting in divulging the intricacies of life to random strangers you may never meet again. The world is ending, but everyone’s problems are bigger than that and it’s all-consuming. For psychological horror gamers this is a must-buy. It’s easy to get into, and quick to complete but is also budget-friendly with a £4.49 price tag. I am happy to award While We Wait Here a Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
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GameSpaceNov 20247/10While We Wait Here does not shine with advanced technology and is far from perfect. But it is definitely worth a try for fans of intriguing plots and surreal atmospheres. The mechanics of cooking and customer service immerse you in a strange, creepy and surprising story. The fates of the characters are emotional and the moral dilemmas are truly complex. Moreover, While We Wait Here is short (only 2-3 hours) but replayable. It's a great option in the 'story game for the evening' category, especially for a few pounds on Steam.
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Nindie SpotlightJustin NationOct 20246.1/10Though the story beats with customers and impending disaster can be different, the clunkiness of the experience is hard to brush aside
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Snippets via OpenCritic, where 14% of critics recommend it.
About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Bad Vices Games
- Publisher
- Bad Vices Games
- Released
- October 23, 2024
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- First person
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Time to beat
- 2 h rushed · 3 h main story · 4 h completionist
IGDB rating 7.0/10 from 14 ratings.
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