I loved Outer Wilds, but Control is my game of the year. I was with Jeff. Though I didn’t have the same experience that he did, he’s right to say that the game is obscure and many of the things you need to learn to enjoy it are easy to miss. After spending a long time in Timber Hearth and investigating everything I could (I’m the kind of gamer that goes left when the game tells you to go right), I finally got to the statue. I thought I should save the game. Since I couldn’t find any option or hint it auto-saved, I went online to search if you could save in Outer Wilds. That’s when I had the time loop spoiled for me. I then went to the ship and tried to fly away. Instead of going to the moon, which I decided would be the next step, I noticed some structures in Timber Hearth I could not access before getting into the ship. I landed back in Timber Hearth and walked around. I found the large seed and a path near the teleporter. Then I decided to get back to the ship. But I couldn’t find. I don’t know if it was sucked into space or if I simply couldn’t find. Then the sun blew up, as I walked around looking for my ship. I was confused about the whole thing. I’m happy I read a few tips online about where to go or what to do. I discovered most of the things by myself, but I feel that without any outside help, I would have given up on the game. An example of that are the shortcuts to get to places where, if you follow the normal path, you won’t have enough time to explore the environment. Knowing myself, I wouldn’t have stuck with the game long enough to find all of this on my own. That said, it’s a memorable game that stays with you long after it’s over.
I think Alex should bring Tali back. I know I would.
If you’re going to play through Mass Effect 3 once, you should be able to see the best the game has available for you. I don’t believe Alex will ever play it again so, there’s not much to think about, in my opinion.
Tali’s story arc is significant. Not being able to see it is a significant loss.
@brad: I don’t post much, but I just wanted to say that I too think that these are some of the best content you guys do. Just like the E3 interviews with Phil Spencer, devs and such. Keep it coming... (when possible).
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