Open Roads

"Open Roads is a nice little narrative adventure that scores through its visuals, good writing, and excellent voice cast. It&s;s pretty short and linear, and not all aspects of the story were quite as well executed as others. Overall, it&s;s …"

"While some walking sims have evolved, Open Roads is stuck in the past. Its two good characters cannot offset the bland interactivity and mystery that is as flat as the game&s;s 2D conversations."

"Open Roads is a very well-executed story about the relationship between a grieving mother and daughter. Both characters are incredibly likable and there is so much chemistry between the voice actors that it&s;s easy to relate to and care about …"

"Although Open Roads gives no reason to make this game&s;s North American road trip an annual fixture on the calendar, the adventure itself is one worth experiencing. It&s;s a family affair that welcomes you into its inner sanctum and leaves …"

"Open Roads is a touching love letter to grief, the breaking of generational cycles and the complexities of family relationships. Dever and Russell’s performances are at once invigorating and heart-wrenching, demonstrating a genuine passion for acting throughout the game. The …"

"Open Roads offer a window into being a parent and growing up. It&s;s emotional, insightful, and beautifully designed with an engaging story."

"Open Roads takes you on a delightful road trip as you seek out the truth behind granny&s;s secrets, even if it&s;s over quite quickly. Exploring abandoned summer homes and enjoying late night motel chats was pleasant, even if rather simple …"

"Open Roads is a first-person adventure game that focuses on the mother-daughter relationship and uses dialogue as its primary narrative tool, in addition to the classic environmental exploration typical of the genre. Overall, it is a very intimate and enjoyable …"

"Open Roads is the quintessential Annapurna Interactive video game. There are prominent actors giving authentic performances in a story that’s beautifully written, there’s a unique approach to art direction, and the music is top-of-the-line. I didn’t vibe with all of …"

"Engrossing and enjoyable for its brief run time, Open Roads tells a quiet, witty story of discovery that spans three generations of women. Though it never veers into melodrama, I found the narrative to be engaging and intriguing. Great performances …"

"Open Roads is a rare title in that it captures humanity with respect and beauty without feeling saccharine."

"Though Open Roads&s; characters and attention to detail are lovely, the overall experience is lessened by its brevity and lack of depth."

"Open Roads lacks interactivity and its art style takes some getting used to, but this is a story you&s;ll want to see through to the end."

"Pleasant but rarely compelling characters undermine this spiritual sequel to Gone Home."

"Open Roads is a heartfelt game that takes you on a road trip with Tess and her mother, Opal, as they uncover family secrets. The game focuses on the emotional depth of their relationship and with its simple controls and …"

"Open Roads is a heartfelt and captivating journey made more interesting by its mother-daughter leads."

"It’s clear that Open Roads is a passion project, one filled with personal touches, love and its team’s personality. But it’s also a triumph: Tess and Opal’s story is gripping, and you’ll eat up every minute of their road trip …"

"Open Roads is a lovely way to spend 90 minutes or so. All of the elements by and large come together harmoniously in service of a story that had me hooked just enough, and the two strong central performances elevate …"

"Simultaneously acting as a spiritual successor to Gone Home and a creative leap away from its past legacy (under the Fullbright name), Open Roads can’t avoid being a hodgepodge of conflicted identities. It’s a "walking sim" template with artificially-constrictive interactivity …"

"With a brief runtime of a couple of hours, Open Roads is a respectable tale that sometimes feels ready to hit that higher narrative gear before easing off the gas again. Although visually pleasing and well-acted, the emotional impact is …"

"An engaging cast drives this short but ultimately sweet journey down a well-worn emotional road, though the chance to spend more time with Tess and Opal Devine on some detours would have been welcome."

"If you&s;re hungry for a quick slice of narrative, one that&s;s well-acted and has some smart dialogue to explore, along with a few secrets to uncover, Open Roads will feed that craving. In an age where walking simulators can be …"

"Open Roads, the new title from the creators of Gone Home, is a very good and memorable game. Most of its narrative takes place through environmental storytelling, and despite the monotonous gameplay, the game can become a very special and …"

"Open Roads from developer Open Roads Team is a personal and powerful journey that is driven by a solid story and fantastic acting, and supported by small amounts of interactive moments."

"Open Roads is an extremely classic narrative adventure that nevertheless offers a mature and passionate story. The game design focuses on the key engines of the many productions of this type and succeeds in the complex attempt to prove pleasant …"

"A barely-interactive movie that follows a mother and daughter road trip that is disappointingly short on both drama and meaningful choices."

"If you&s;re interested in a three-hour narrative adventure in the vein of Gone Home and Tacoma, and you can justify the current price, then there&s;s a memorable-enough time to be had with Open Roads. There&s;s not a wasted detail in …"

"The game is a snapshot of the lives of three women, uncovered over the course of a few days, the discoveries they make about each other, and how the whole experience brings them closer together. And like most people’s lives, …"

"Though it packs plenty of nostalgia and a lovely art style, Open Roads lacks the most important part of a narrative adventure – at least for me – a memorable and impactful story. Genre regulars may want to take a …"

"Open Roads, in theory, should be another Gone Home-style success story. However, what we&s;ve actually got here feels strangely by the numbers, surprisingly short and very light on actual drama, mystery or thrills that genuinely compel. At around two hours …"

"Open Roads&s; mother-daughter travelog about discovering long-buried family secrets is heartfelt, but this lightweight driving adventure doesn&s;t reach the momentum of the mystery it so carefully maps out."

"A gentle adventure into a family&s;s secrets that&s;s nicely crafted but over before it really begins."

"An earnest exploration of a family in turmoil, Open Roads has sharp teeth but ultimately lacks bite."

"It&s;s a great thing that Open Roads is an incredibly short experience, because when it comes to actually playing it, there just isn&s;t much there. Thankfully, its story and characters do more than enough to make experiencing Open Roads worthwhile, …"

"Beyond playful visuals, Fullbright&s;s game doesn&s;t do anything that Gone Home did as well or better over a decade ago. I hoped Open Roads might feature a more expansive story or more varied gameplay because, as it is, it&s;s a …"

"Open Roads often feels like a game at odds with itself, that probably would have been best served in a different genre. Whilst it starts off strong, it progressively loses what makes it good and feels more disconnected. Despite that, …"