The Gap
October 19, 2023
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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"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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82.0
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68.0
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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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20.0
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15.0
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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, …"
Read original review"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 …"
Read original review"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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30.0
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45.0
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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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35.0
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65.0
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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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60.0
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65.0
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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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50.0
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35.0
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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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80.0
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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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