Draugen

You know how in every school project there is the person who does everything and the rest just patch it up to make it appear as a whole? That's how it felt playing this game.
The level designers and artists made a beautiful scenery. It is breathtaking. I would love to take a walk here in VR. The character models are beautiful. Both...
The other members of the project however... Well...
The story is interesting mid-way through the game but the end is a big disappointment. It felt like nothing of interest happened.
The game is really short, and slow. I wish it was at least twice this big, as the current area that can be explored is really small. However, at least it feels a bit larger than it actually is thanks to the layout of the map and the slow-ish walking speed.
I still recommend this game for its breathtaking scenery. However, I'm not satisfied with the amount of content I got for my money.
P.S.: Please note that this is my personal opinion that might not match yours. In case you disagree with me and would like to voice your opinion I ask you to do so in a civilized manner.

Draugen is a beautiful game with quite the mysterious and entertaining narrative, using a powerful soundtrack to pull you into its world. Featuring two protagonists, Edward and Lissie, with an entertaining banter that lasts throughout the game. Draugen does follow its own slow stride. You can't, nor should you, race through to the conclusion. This is the kind of game where you need to enjoy it a snail's pace. After playing, Red Thread Games is now one of those quiet developers I'll be listening for from here on forward.
While the story, graphics, and characters are all very strong the game's biggest weakness is its length. Having taken my time I still only completed the game in a total of 3 hours, and a little bit more having gone achievement hunting. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend it for it's $20 price tag as you just are not getting enough time for your dollar. I purchased the game for $10 during the Winter sale. I DID feel that I got what I was looking for, and would recommend Draugen to those who have the money to drop. Again, however, when it is cheaper than the base price.

Style over substance. That's my impression after finishing the game. Draugen has everything to be a great walking simulator - stunning graphics, excellent voice acting, solid writing quality, and a mysterious setting of a secluded Norwegian coastal village - BUT, there's one gigantic problem: the story is just not good. I'm sorry but it's not. It started very promising, but ended in such an unsatisfying way. A lot of suspensions are created in early game, but almost none of them is answered in the end. Imagine reading a detective novel, and you finally have all the clues at hand, and right before that exciting moment of revelation, the book just ends there. That's how it feels. All the mysteries in Graavik are just sort of brushed away, unsolved. Well, I guess you can say that's one of the messages the game is trying to convey, that some mysteries we came across in our life will just remain unknown forever. That's fair I guess. But still, I don't see how the two story lines - one about your sister, one about Graavik - can be connected in an organic way.
I still want to recommend it though, because I do like the style, and some moments of the story are done really well. My favourite part is the bits in the church and graveyard, so intense and emotional. But, as I said, the end game is such a bummer. Btw, this game is also 20 bucks and lasts 3 hours long. I don't know... get it in sales perhaps?

Short but an entertaining story. No jump scares, just a quiet, creepy and mildly unsettling mystery. Its more story than game. No true puzzles. No action. Lovely soundtrack and the visuals are pretty to look at.

My kind of game.
Slowly walk through an empty village while listening to your companion's witty comments.
Take a seat on a lonely rock by the stream, focus on the sound of water, feel the wind in your hair.
Unable to hold your inspiration you draw a picture of a beautiful landscape, sometimes getting distracted by Alice throwing rocks.
Making your way to, what it seems like an abandoned house, you can't help but feel as if you were the loneliest person in the world.
But there's no time for pity. You drink your noodle juice and face your fears.

This game is *slow*. If you cannot handle a slow game, do not buy it.
This game is *short*. My first play through, in which I explored and took my time enjoying the whole thing, took only 3 hours. If you think a 3 hour game isn't worth the money, don't buy it.
That said, this game in incredible. The atmosphere, the characters, the location... It's all beautiful. I would even go so far as to say it is less of a game, and more of an interactive work of art.

If you're into narrative and contemplative game, this one's for you.
Even though the story is linear, it's enchanting but only last 3 hours or so.
The game suffer from few slow downs. Linux works out of box, just press ESC on the beginning.
I give it a decent 7 out of 10.