Finding Paradise

Do you ever look back at your life
Regret all things you never did
If you could get a second chance to live it over again
Would you still end up here in the end
Finding Paradise delves into themes of loneliness, escapism and importance to stop living with regrets, holding on to broken relationships, overthinking about what happen. Sometimes fantasies can poison the present. Perhaps it's better to focus on creating new memories rather than drowning in the past. This game made me think about happiness - why does it often tied to others. Since childhood, we are told that everyone is bound to meet their soulmate. But... what if it's okay not to find someone "made for you" and solo everything?

"Finding Paradise", is a great little story that also makes you think about something. But you should play “A Bird Story” first. Because the stories belong together. The musical accompaniment was very good.

No games make me feel like Freebird games do, the music is just exceptional. Kan Gao knows how to make you feel like you experienced something, it stays with you for a while, and as someone that is really scared of losing their loved ones, it's hard for me to play these games but I don't regret playing them! Game is worth it even at non sale price

Another game by Freebird Games that proves simplicity can be golden.

I could explain more about this game, but honestly I think if you are reading reviews for this game (or other games by Freebird Games), you should just take the dive and play them yourself. Make sure to start with To the Moon, as that's the first game in this series, then you want to play this and following this, play Impostor Factory.

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

having running nose while crying is the worst combo
Love the music and gotta love those two docs
Must try

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.