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Review of Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition on PlayStation 4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2020
Cover image of Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition on PS4
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 28 Jan 2020
Genre: Point-and-click Adventure, Interactive Fiction
Developer: Cardboard Computer
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive

Introduction

Ever thought about driving through the dark, mysterious roads of Kentucky, only to find more than just run-down gas stations and creepy hitchhikers? Welcome to 'Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition'! This game is like a beautifully written novel that somehow wanders into a psychedelic trip after a bad burrito. Buckle up, because we're about to deliver some serious vibes.

Gameplay

Now, if you're thinking you'll be solving puzzles and defeating enemies like in typical games, you might want to recalibrate those expectations. In 'Kentucky Route Zero,' you're basically clicking your way through a surreal dreamscape as you follow an antique delivery man named Conway. Yes, you heard that right-it's a point-and-click adventure that's more about narrative and experience than, you know, doing anything too strenuous. You get to interact with strange characters, choose dialogue options, and wander around surreal places that look like they were birthed from a fever dream. You might even hallucinate a little! It's like being on a road trip with your weirdest friend, except your friend is the game designer, and they've taken way too many liberties with the imagination thing. Players control Conway and navigate through various surreal locations. You'll click on things, visit places, and sometimes even control other characters; it's like being a great director-minus the actor tantrums. As the story unfolds, you'll meet some quirky characters that make you wonder if you accidentally stumbled into a David Lynch film. Don't blink too often, as you might miss some truly unexpected twists! Each act delivers a heightened level of intrigue and strangeness, and there's a cat in one act-who doesn't love quirky cats?

Graphics

Visually, 'Kentucky Route Zero' is as striking as a well-worn postcard from a dimension where everything is a little off-kilter. Imagine a hand-painted masterpiece with a side of VHS distortion, and you're halfway there. Backgrounds blur and morph as you move through different scenes, giving a feeling that you're not just playing a game but stepping into an art exhibit filled with shadows and whispers. It doesn't just tell a story; it sings-and sometimes it does the moonwalk, too. The emphasis on minimalist art allows players to immerse themselves in the haunting atmosphere of the game and its narrative brilliance.

Conclusion

'Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition' is quite the experience, mixing a rich tapestry of storytelling with a gameplay style that feels more like reading a novel than conventional gaming per se. While you won't be slaying dragons or collecting trophies, you will be left pondering life, existence, and your dog's name after it all. With an impressive narrative arc and stunning visuals combined with an atmosphere that begs to be explored, this game is undoubtedly a work of art. Just don't be surprised if you finish and find yourself questioning whether reality was ever a thing at all. Grab your snacks (preferably not burritos this time), kick back, and journey down Kentucky's Route Zero. You might just find more than you bargained for!

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