Torn Away

"Torn Away is a peculiar game. Numerous technical issues do their determined best to spoil an otherwise powerful narrative; one that is elegant in its simplicity. Those haphazard controls, visual limitations, and laughable stealth sections will succeed in turning many …"

"This cartoon adventure tells the story of a Russian Jewish girl named Asya, who was deported to a German concentration camp. Through oil-based drawings, you will experience the struggle for bare life, survival in the wilderness, eternal loneliness enriched by …"

"Torn Away is a really impactful experience that is definitely worth playing. It&s;s not the most interesting gameplay, but the story alone makes it an amazing game that is definitely worth buying."

"Asya’s story is inspired by the diaries of real children affected by the war and that is why we, as people whose parents, grandparents and great grandparents have lived through it too, should continue to tell stories like this. No …"

"Torn Away is a narrative-focused game that explores some very difficult historical moments through the eyes of a child. Asya is a strong protagonist and the game works hard to give her interesting things to do from a gameplay perspective. …"

"Like every great war film and game, Torn Away will stick in your mind. Every moment was practically perfect, even if it was tough to swallow. The cruel gameplay is beautifully written. Moreover, the characters are interesting, and the environments …"

"Torn Away, with its gut wrenching narrative and beautifully grim graphics, is the new gold standard for visual novel-based video games."

"While the gameplay isn&s;t going to leave much of an impact, the twists and turns of Asya&s;s dramatic journey through war-torn Europe is surprisingly well told, and is further heightened by its unique aesthetic and satisfying soundtrack."

"Despite having a simple gameplay, Torn Away has an incredibly told story that makes it go through an intense experience in its almost five hours of gameplay. An excellent narrative with a very well built main character."

"Even with small flaws, Torn Away is beautiful and raw. There are several media that show war not as glorious, but the worst fate for humanity, the game joins this pantheon with a tragic, sympathetic, destructive and hopeful story. War …"

"Torn Away mixes beautiful hand-drawn aesthetics with the grim story of a little girl trying to survive a war and make it home. The game excels at establishing tone and getting the player to feel a sense of connection to …"

"Torn Away has been an unforgettable experience, it managed to generate deep emotions and feelings in me, it made me grateful that I never had to live a national conflict like the one that little Asya had to go through …"

"War is a difficult subject to cover, and unfortunately Torn Away blunders on all aspects. You start feeling sad more for how bad the game is than what it’s about."

"A very story-driven mix of classic adventure and even platforming elements with a message about the horrors of war"

"Even though it presents deficiencies in the execution of some of the proposed game mechanics, Torn Away manages to fulfill an important role with praise, demonstrating in fact the potential that the video game medium has to truly be art, …"

"Torn Away succeeds in portraying war’s unseen victims through its narrative focus and shifting gameplay mechanics. A refreshing choice for those tired of mindless combat, offering a short but meaningful look at war’s true cost—perfect for a holiday playthrough."

"Torn Away - while it has few arrows in its quiver - makes the most of its potential in just four hours of content"