Finding Paradise

Tears. So many tears playing this.
I revisit this game every year, and every year I seem to cry a bit more.
If you're someone who has experienced loneliness in life or someone who grew up with little friends this is a game that will touch you emotionally. It was more than a game to me, by the end of it I really felt like I was there experiencing what the characters were experiencing.
Finding Paradise and its predecessor To the Moon as a whole have to be the single greatest piece of storytelling I have ever had the privilege of experiencing. This one hit particularly hard for me because it made me think about the different ways in which we as humans cope with life's difficulties. Whether it be making up imaginary friends, day dreaming, or getting lost in various forms of media. It's a love letter to the these little things, essentially.
I LOVED the music, the story, and the message that the game is trying to convey, which is thought-provoking and inspirational. The story is told from the perspective of two doctors, as they are tasked to alter their dying patient's memory thus allowing them to fulfill their wishes before death so they can rest peacefully. The protagonists then run into challenges during the process that they have to overcome.
It's not really a game in the traditional sense at all, it's more of an interactive story with a few minor puzzles that sometimes feel more of a chore than a challenge. But the stories and the music within overcome a lot of the shortcomings of the game. In terms of the gameplay, you spend most of your time exploring the environment to uncover story hints and again there are some puzzles waiting for you to solve here and there, but the narrative experience is Finding Paradise's essence and soul.
It takes about 5 hours to complete the game, which one would argue that'd be fairly short but a great story is never about its length. Alongside its powerful soundtracks and touching writing, Finding Paradise delivers emotional punches and it is one of those stories that will really stick with you.
The premise is just so unique and interesting, and the stories are so well written with a soundtrack that just melts you into the mood. I loved the message behind this game that our regrets, those missed chances, are what molds our life into what it is now. That is the beauty of life. I balled my eyes out the entire time by the end of the game jesus christ help.
Years later I still think about these games often, a little thing here and there, some parts of the story. The games are just so heart-wrenching and magical to me. And replaying this game now after my grandpa died has been excruciatingly heartbreaking. If the options offered on the game were real, l'd probably take them. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out.
Overall, Finding Paradise had such an emotional impact on me by tackling the themes of life, death, and memories. With some of the most moving, insightful, human writing that I've seen on a game. If you are at all interested in story based games and you haven't played this, I implore you to give it a shot! Phenomenal game that l highly recommend anyone play. Any game that Freebirds games comes out with is a masterpiece in not only conveying a message within a heartfelt story, but the soundtracks are just wonderfully put together and pieces of art themselves on their own. You owe it to yourself to try them. They're really incredible.
Finally…
…Thank you for having been there, even when nobody else was. :'(
10/10

This is the second game in a trilogy that starts with To The Moon and ends with Impostor Factory. In my opinion, they should absolutely be played in order, so go play the first one if you haven't before even looking at this one.
There's a lot of setup for the third game in this one, yet it still manages to tell a complete and satisfying story. This game also tells a much grander narrative than its predecessor, with higher quality writing. Definitely recommend it if you enjoyed the first one.

Ken Gao and Freebird games does it again... Finding Paradise is an absolute gem.

A sequel to To The Moon, Finding Paradise is told in an interactive fashion where you traverse someone's memory to grant them their "final" wish. It features recurring characters from To The Moon, but also has a totally new plotline. The storytelling is superb, and I found myself highly captivated as I went through the different memories and story. By the end, I was tearing up again just like with To The Moon. The soundtrack for the game is the other amazing aspect. Every song is just absolutely beautiful and fits perfectly.

I honestly have very little negative to say about the game, and I would highly recommend everyone play Finding Paraside (after To The Moon ofc).

If was about Love, and the inseparable ties with your loved ones, is about accepting the path you have chosen.

To put what i interpreted as what the game is telling me :

There is no perfect path in your life, every path you take will be filled with regrets. But what is important is accepting said paths you have chosen and knowing that those regrets are what makes you now. Accepting you as yourself and the paths you have taken, that is what i believe the game is trying to say.

I remember playing this and having buckets of tears, this just hits home as someone who didn't have much friends growing up.
I highly recommend this, not just for the tears, but a story worth sharing.

For a more comfortable experience, I used an alternative version, which made the gameplay smoother. Overall, the game is solid, but the first part—To the Moon—set such a high bar that even the addition of new mechanics and more humorous moments couldn’t completely shake off the feeling of some incompleteness.
The story this time is even more engaging. While To the Moon focused on evoking deep emotions and touching the player’s heart, Finding Paradise presents a more dynamic narrative with plenty of intriguing moments. By the end, the game turns into a true spectacle of events that may seem chaotic at first but ultimately intertwine perfectly into a cohesive storyline.
The soundtrack deserves special mention—it is, as always, top-notch and perfectly complements the game’s atmosphere. Overall, Finding Paradise is a fantastic sequel that expands the series’ possibilities, offering deeper gameplay and storytelling. However, it doesn’t always manage to surpass the emotional impact of the first game.

I cried really hard at the end. This game truly is a beautiful tale of living life to the fullest. From Neil's funny bits to the emotional moments with a particular character, it portrays living life really well. Along with giving you quotes that will change your life forever.