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I'm terrible at writing long reviews but!!! This game absolutely had me hooked from beginning to end (of chapter 2). I'm a huge sucker for pixel/jrpg style games, and as soon as I saw how lovely all the preview art was I knew I'd have to play it.

The story completely sucked me in! I literally went to bed and as soon as I woke up I kept playing because I didn't want the experience to end. The Core and everything it entails is just so interesting, and it's fun to compare it to how modern society is right now. The tonal whiplash in the small outpost got me so good and I felt so invested. Absolutely excited to see how everything will end!

I usually find turnbased combat super boring and repetitive but this combat was so fun! The different styles fitting the different characters was such a great idea - I love how Ivan literally doesn't attack, and how Atiye can't aim. The little details in the entire game are just amazing. Another thing I loved gameplay wise was the language barrier. I felt the same confusion that I'm sure Rourke felt every single time we interacted with a citizen without an interpreter. It was a great touch to add. 

And of course I love the characters!!! My friend asked who my favourite character was and I genuinely couldn't choose a favourite. They're just all written so well, and they all feel genuine in that they have different attitudes towards things and motivations. I love how they bonded and how they interact with each other so much! And all their designs are amazing! Seeing their sprites fills me with joy. 

The art in this game is so beautiful and polished it's unreal!! Each environment is filled so much visually and it makes the cities and such feel unique! The little touches of houses being lived in is just amazing. The colours you chose for each environment were really beautiful as well. I could honestly stare at this game for days on end and be happy.

Anyways! This is getting long and rambly haha. Thank all of you so much for working hard on this! Long Gone Days was an absolutely phenomenal game, and I already know that after the final chapter is released I'm going to be thinking of this game for a while.