Cradle
Cradle is a sci-fi first-person-view quest designed for the player to explore the surrounding world. The story is built around the relations of the protagonist and a mechanical girl who by quirk of fate found themselves amidst the desert. The player’s task is to repair the mechanical body of his companion and solve the mystery of the neglected entertainment park located not far from the yurt together. Key Features Open World. Explore the mysterious and stylish world of the robotized Mongolia. Search the yurt, take a stroll down the river or head towards the entertainment park – this game has no fences you cannot overcome. Living Characters. Communicate with NPCs. Owing to non-standard emotion display technology where actor eyes video is used, the NPCs in Cradle look as ‘live’ ones.
Steam User 19
Steam User 8
Made by one of the post-S.T.A.L.K.E.R. studios falling out of GSC.
ㅤComes a familiarly atmospheric piece with a truly unique story and setting.
Overall downside being is this 3D Arkanoid-like which overtakes the majority of the gameplay.
ㅤYou can 'skip' these segments by speeding to fail a number of times, in which case the option should pop up.
Otherwise, manages to keep engagement. Despite, essentially going back and forth between two locations in a relatively small play area. - Especially, if you find a transportation device.
By enlarge a deeper understanding of said story can be gained by finding notes scattered around the area. And keep in mind most of the players seem to complete the game without being aware these exist.
ㅤA potentially frustrating, esoteric signposting puzzle is also present. You like this one.
There should be a comprehensive analysis of it on YouTube, in case you're a dummy, such as myself.
ㅤAlthough, I'm unable to find the particular one I would've pointed towards at this time.
Steam User 1
This one's tough. Great world building and atmosphere, but clunky controls (especially on a controller) and tedious mini-games.