No Longer Home

No Longer Home

July 30, 2021

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Bo and Ao are graduating university and preparing to leave the flat they’ve lived in together for a year. Thanks to visa limitations, Ao is forced to return to Japan, leaving Bo in England. Disillusioned by post-educational life and shoved aside by a government who doesn’t want them there, both …

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Andrea Sorichetti Everyeye.it Jul 2021
80.0 /100

"Net of a poor technical sector, especially on Switch, No Longer Home is one of the most touching experiences of the year. Independent to the core, Humble Grove&s;s game tells the dramas of everyday life in what is a semi-autobiography …"

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Chris O&s;Connor Impulsegamer Jul 2021
72.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

80.0

"In terms of would I recommend the game… that&s;s not easy to answer. Given the length of "play time"I would certainly start by suggesting waiting for a sale. If you are after a lot of interaction then I&s;d say avoid …"

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Eric Oliveira PSX Brasil Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"Despite having a very short story, No Longer Home manages in this short game time to convey all the experience and melancholic sensation that changes can cause in our lives. If you identify in any way with the proposal of …"

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Gareth Brading Entertainium Jul 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"No Longer Home, like Gone Home before it, proves the adage “you can’t go home again” remains as true as ever."

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70.0 /100

"No Longer Home is a short, sad story about coming to terms with growing up and saying goodbye to college life, friends, and the family we create along the way. Although Ao and Bo must leave their uni flat and …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Contemplative games are always a bit tough to review as I&s;ve found that where you are in life and what challenges you&s;re currently facing (or have faced in the past) tend to drive the appreciation of the stories and ideas …"

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Jul 2021
70.0 /100

"No Longer Home is a short, narrative experience about two people who care a lot about each other and who are struggling with what comes after college. Many of the topics I couldn’t relate to but some did get me …"

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Kenzie Du KeenGamer Jul 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Witness (or relive) the final moments of moving out of a student flat and into the throes of adulthood in No Longer Home. Pick through boxes, pallets, plus last conversations and goodbyes in this relaxing and relatable visual novel."

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Kyle Foley But Why Tho? Jul 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

96.0

"No Longer Home is an authentic and often unsettling story about the process of moving out and moving on. Of course, every player will take something different away from their experience playing, but it is an experience that I highly …"

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Lawrence Le GamingTrend Jul 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"A deeply personal two-hour meditation on saying goodbye that invites you to channel your lived experiences and walk alongside its characters. It&s;s a little sparse on the details, but No Longer Home still gives players plenty to chew on."

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Megan Bidmead Last Word on Gaming Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"No Longer Home is a short game. To be honest, I expected it to be a bit longer given the price, and I felt a bit frustrated that I barely scratched the surface in terms of finding out who Ao …"

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Mina Smith LadiesGamers.com Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"I loved this game. It felt so incredibly personal that I could feel the emotions of Bo and Ao. They are both great characters, and I fell in love with the little apartment that they were so attached to. Also, …"

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Nathan Misa Impulsegamer Jul 2021
58.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"A point-and-click, dialogue-driven adventure that tackles themes from the heart, that won&s;t resonate with everyone."

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Nicolò Bicego Spaziogames Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"No Longer Home is a short-lived but compelling experience about "home" being someone and not just somewhere."

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Petra Svobodová Gaming Professors Jul 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

60.0

"No Longer Home is about two recent college graduates on the verge of the next chapter of their lives, but that&s;s just the backdrop here. The real heart of the story lies in the flow of unique emotions that occur …"

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Petri Kataja KonsoliFIN Jul 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

55.0

"No Longer Home is less of a game and more of an introspective experience. This minimalist narrative adventure explores themes of uncertainty, identity, and separation. While the dialogue is heartfelt and authentic, the slow-paced exploration and abstract visuals may not …"

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Ricky Knight COGconnected Jul 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

50.0

"Overall, it was hard to care for Ao and Bo’s story. The dialog was a slog. The character’s perspectives often changed too fast. And while going over their dilemmas, again and again, I found myself not wanting to play anymore. …"

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Timothy Nunes PlayStation Universe Jul 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"No Longer Home wishes to retell a point in two people&s;s lives that impacted them both. Its minimalistic style and thoughtful writing carry the day hands down, even with its odd control choices. Even if point-and-click games aren&s;t your thing, …"

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