mascot
Mobile Menu
 

Kevins Halloween Hitlist While We Wait Here

While We Wait Here is a unique and intriguing game that takes place in a small diner on the brink of the world’s end. As the owner, you’re tasked with serving customers, taking their orders, and engaging in conversations that delve into their deepest fears, hopes, and regrets.

What I Liked:

  • Engaging Story: The narrative is captivating, exploring existential themes and human connection in a compelling way. The impending doom of the world acts as a backdrop to the personal stories of your customers, creating a poignant contrast between the mundane and the apocalyptic.
  • Thought-Provoking Dialogue: The conversations with customers are often profound, offering insights into their lives and the world around them. The dialogue is well-written and delivered with emotional depth, making each interaction feel meaningful.
  • Unique Gameplay: While primarily a management sim, the game’s focus on dialogue and character interactions sets it apart from other titles in the genre. The gameplay loop is simple but effective, allowing you to focus on the story and the relationships you build with your customers.

blank

What Could Be Improved:

  • Limited Gameplay Variety: While the dialogue-driven gameplay is engaging, some players may find the repetitive nature of the tasks to be limiting. More variety in the gameplay mechanics, such as additional challenges or mini-games, could have added depth to the experience.

Overall:

While We Wait Here is a refreshing change of pace that offers a unique and thought-provoking gaming experience. If you’re looking for a game that stimulates your mind and challenges your perspective, this might be worth checking out. However, be prepared for a slower-paced and more narrative-driven experience.

Additional Notes:

  • The game’s atmosphere is beautifully crafted, with a melancholic soundtrack and visually striking environments.
  • The voice acting is excellent, bringing the characters to life and adding to the emotional impact of their stories.
  • The game’s multiple endings offer replayability and encourage exploration of different dialogue choices.

Recommendation:

While We Wait Here is a must-play for fans of narrative-driven games and those who appreciate thought-provoking storytelling. It’s a game that will stay with you long after you finish playing it.

 

Article By

blank Kevin Austin has been in gaming journalism in one way or another since the launch of the Nintendo Gamecube. Married and father of 3 children he has been gaming since the ripe age of 6 when he got his first NES system and over 30 years later he is still gaming almost daily. Kevin is also co-founder of the Play Some Video Games (PSVG) Podcast network which was founded over five years ago and is still going strong. Some of his favorite gaming series includes Fallout and Far Cry, he is a sucker for single player adventure games (hence his big reviews for Playstation), and can frequently be found getting down in one battle royale or another. If it's an oddball game, odds are he's all about it.

Follow on:
Twitter: @PSVGKevin