The Gap

October 19, 2023

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The Gap tells the difficult story of one man’s struggle to find a cure for his family’s sickness by diving ever deeper into his own psyche and through the exploration of the memories dear to his heart Joshua Hayes is a neuroscientist, whose family is touched by a rare genetic …

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76.3

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Critic Reviews (10)

Chad Johnson Garage Band Gamers Oct 2023
90.0 /100

"It’s been a little over a day since I finished The Gap and I am still processing everything that I experienced within the walls of Joshua’s mind, and if you choose to enter it, it will likely draw you in …"

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Genghis Husameddin DayOne Oct 2023
78.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

84.0

"For my slights with the overall narrative, however, The Gap offers real problems, giving a more sci-fi glimpse to the world of genetic and neurological disorders and how it impacts dreams, ambitions, and our families. For those that love to …"

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Isabella Alves PSX Brasil Oct 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

15.0

Story

30.0

"The Gap invites us to follow Joshua&s;s journey in search of a cure for a disease that affects his family. Exploring your memories and finding clues that will trigger even more memories, this narrative walking simulator delivers an intriguing, engaging, …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Oct 2023
80.0 /100

"The Gap is a very pleasant surprise, and a great amount of praise needs to be showered onto its developer, the two-person team of Label This. This is a clever and engaging thriller, brought to life with believable characters and …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Oct 2023
60.0 /100

"The Gap had the potential to tell an emotional and unique story, but instead features too much dry science and too little character development."

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Oct 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

40.0

"The Gap is in an intriguing and compelling idea. Unfortunately, it’s underdeveloped, and structured in a way that undermines something critical for any psychological thriller: if you’re not connected to an invested in the characters, then you’re not going to …"

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Mike Crewe GameGrin Oct 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"The Gap has a compelling and sombre narrative and an interesting premise that will appeal to fans of slow-burning mysteries. Whilst the puzzles could have been slightly more complex, this short game of one man&s;s quest to save his loved …"

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Oct 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"The Gap may suffer from some overly basic puzzle design and visual ticks, but this is ultimately an enjoyably mysterious narrative that&s;s still worth the few hours it takes to see through. Its launch price feels a bit high for …"

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Oct 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

65.0

"The Gap doesn’t drop breadcrumbs to lead players to the end, it uses megaphones to scream answers at you while also keeping you completely in the dark. It’s like if Verbal had started his conversation with “I’m Keyser Soze” but …"

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming Oct 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

95.0

"The Gap is an extraordinary and awe-inspiring creation that transcends the boundaries of conventional gaming. It is a testament to the power of interactive storytelling, offering players a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of memory, emotion, and the human …"

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