Dear Esther: Landmark Edition Reviews

A short and intimate game with themes of death, holding on, and letting go. I really loved the sound design. You have many opportunities to "die", followed by the sound of a distant heartbeat and the narrator beckoning you to "come back." I noticed the beats of the wind make similar sounds which was lovely even if that wasn't intentional. The religious undertones and iconography was eerie yet quiet and welcoming. Traversing around every nook and cranny of this fabricated world was a treat. The pacing was perfect, and the ending moved me in a way words can't describe. "I collected all the letters I'd ever meant to send to you, if I'd ever made it to the mainland but had instead collected at the bottom of my rucksack, and I spread them out along the lost beach. Then I took each and every one and I folded them into boats. I folded you into the creases and then, as the sun was setting, I set the fleet to sail. Shattered into twenty-one pieces, I cosigned you to the Atlantic, and I sat here until I'd watched all of you sink." 10/10 :)

Short, sweet, with a beatiful story, great atmosphere and enviroments and the music is simply astonishing. Cannot recommend enough.

Every time I boot this up to wander about and enjoy it, I get bored.... I like walk/learn/puzzle simulators but this one is just at the time an over glorified graphics show case.

One of the best games ever created, certainly in the genre it began. Worth buying at full price but especially on sale... cmon just get it.

The game is worth getting on a sale, similar games like what remains of edit flinch is better. I would have liked a sprint button i know the game wants a slow phase but there could at least be the opurtunity to do so. The game is also very short. Its a nice atmosphere. And it can be nice to wind down while playing this game.

Very beautiful and atmospheric world and super atmospheric music and sound quality. nice little story walking simulator style. One of the most beautiful game world experiences what i`ve played. Easily 8/10. Commentary is also very nice bonus to listen making the game etc nice stuff.

Firstly, let me just say that this has got to have some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen in a game. Genuinely breathtaking stuff. The amazing atmosphere is also amplified by the amazing music that goes along side it (big fan of Jessica Curry in general, but this is really some of her best work). Although, I will say, I wasn't a MASSIVE fan of how the story was portrayed here. It can be kinda unclear at times, and I imagine that many people wouldn't have really grasped the full picture that's being displayed. At the same time though, this isn't a big issue, as the narrative and writing is still interesting regardless. Just something to made aware of imo. (I'd go more in-depth, but I wanna keep from spoiling) Overall, I can definitely recommend this giving this game a play through, especially to people who are fans of similar games, such as 'Everybody's Gone To The Rapture', and 'What Remains of Edith Finch.' :)

This game is straight up majestic. It's very short, the story is a little bit hard to understand. But the soundtrack is heavenly, and the graphics are straight up majestic. Almost feels like you are there feeling the wind in the mountains, hearing the echo of the caves, the flow of the small rivers drenching your boots. fr 😭🙏

It's not a game, it's hardly a movie, and I'd say it's hardly a story either. But it's pretty, and relaxing, and serene, and meditative. It was like a please 2-hour walk, that reminded me of the time I'd gone to Iceland. I'd say it's art in it's purest form. If you like that or not is going to entirely be up to each individual player. The sound is simply incredible. I just looked around and in the real world gathered my thoughts and let the game take me at its own pace. I like hiking in real life, and I guess I like virtual hiking as well. There's a story and dialogue that's difficult to parse, but it's more just like a dream. Let it wash over you, wade in the emotional pool it creates, and then just enjoy the lingering effects it leaves on your psyche.

Dear Esther is a mesmerizing narrative experience that blends poetic storytelling with breathtaking visuals and an evocative soundtrack. Its atmospheric journey through a mysterious, lonely island leaves a lasting emotional impact. A unique and beautiful experience for fans of artistic exploration games!