{"id":205332,"date":"2021-03-01T18:26:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T18:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/maquette-review-roundup\/"},"modified":"2021-03-01T18:26:47","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T18:26:47","slug":"maquette-review-roundup-game-rant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/03\/01\/maquette-review-roundup-game-rant\/","title":{"rendered":"Maquette Review Roundup | Game Rant"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While the story may not be for everyone,\u00a0Maquette<\/em><\/strong>‘s vision and concept are a striking first entry for indie<\/a> developer Graceful Decay, published by Annapurna Interactive.<\/p>\n

In the same vein as first-person puzzle games like\u00a0<\/a>Superliminal<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Antichamber<\/em>,\u00a0Maquette\u00a0<\/em>finds itself in the perspective of someone exploring and resisting their memories of a past relationship. The world around the player is metaphorical; by using building blocks to progress throughout the world, the building blocks also represent the relationship and its obstacles.<\/p>\n

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The world of this debut indie game<\/a> from developer Graceful Decay is undeniably stunning. It’s a fantastical plane of existence whose sense of immersion is absolved by its gorgeous colors and impactful sound design. The world of\u00a0Maquette\u00a0<\/em>is within infinite versions of itself, and each chapter is a model\u2014a maquette\u2014of the world around the player.<\/p>\n

However, while astounding when first dropped in the world, some critics feel that this sense of wonderment isn’t upheld by the continuous story. But other critics disagree with that sentiment, feeling that Kenzie and Michael’s story properly echo the emotional rollercoaster that is a relationship.<\/p>\n

Screen Rant<\/a> (Zackerie Fairfax)<\/p>\n

“Maquette is an important piece of art because it tells a familiar story that many people have been a part of. It’s deeper than just Kenzie and Michael’s own personal experiences – it details the importance of communication in relationships and that it’s okay to let go of the relationships players no longer have. Every inch of the world Maquette is set in tells a story and properly visualizes the emotions that its characters are feeling.<\/em>“<\/p>\n

Score: 4\/5<\/p>\n