StoreHighlight Reviews
Six transmedial designers and storytellers decided to take the innovative transmedia theory to the game industry. The gameplay of this Indie puzzler is something players probably haven't seen before. The experiment and goal was to create a transmedial game and Highlight is the proof of concept.
| App ID | 1108380 |
| App Type | GAME |
| Developers | Sven Nagel, Sanja Flonk, Tim Veenstra, Dennis Drijver, Marissa Vollema, Guironey Coffi |
| Publishers | Project Highlight |
| Categories | Single-player |
| Genres | Indie |
| Release Date | 14 Jul, 2019 |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Supported Languages | English |
5 Total Reviews
5 Positive Reviews
0 Negative Reviews
Negative Score
Highlight has garnered a total of 5 reviews, with 5 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Negative’ overall score.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
23 minutes
Witty.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
56 minutes
Tinpot Yeqzz
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
22 minutes
I finally finished and i have to say it's been a wonderful experience!
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 1
Positive
Playtime:
22 minutes
[b]7.5/10[/b]
I quite enjoyed Highlight. Although the general trajectory of the story would likely be familiar to those who keep up with articles on the psychological effects of social media (e.g. Essena O'Neill), Highlight presents its story in a compelling way. I've often thought of social media as a "highlight reel," and some of us can feel that our "ordinary" lives pale in comparison. Therefore, I thought the game was rather aptly named.
I liked the way that Roos' surroundings were a representation of what she had posted online. In one room there'll be a snowman and a graduation gown, and in the next a beach and dress from a night out. What would a life (or environment) look like that was solely constructed from social media posts? What is left out?
I also found the puzzles to be clever and intuitive. I don't consider myself to be particularly adept at puzzle games, and I was able to figure out each prompt with relative ease. However, I'm still curious what the "CW," "BF," and "CH" meant at the end of the captions on some of the Instagram posts.
Lastly, I must praise the actress who portrayed Roos Deelstra, Daphne de Vries. She delivered a convincing portrayal of a woman in crisis, and helped me to emotionally buy into the tale.
Although I'd prefer gameplay that was more engaging than the "fill-in-the-blank" style puzzles on offer and I'd prefer a tale that was a bit longer and more detailed, I think that the developers have proven their game concept to be viable. If you're interested in the subject of social media, give Highlight a shot.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 1
Positive
Playtime:
37 minutes
I really liked this game, it makes even a dumb idiot like me think outside of the box and it promotes thought,
it tackles the issues of the modern day media and for me personally it hit a soft spot on the subject of depression linked to social media. i'd suggest this game to anyone who wants some food for thought and a cute well put together small game that doesn't take up much of your time but will stay with you for a long while
👍 : 6 |
😃 : 0
Positive
