The Longest Road on Earth

The Longest Road on Earth

May 27, 2021

Adventure PC

Play in a song. The Longest Road on Earth is a deeply personal and meditative narrative title. Play in the songs of four short stories featuring stripped down mechanics and no words. Each story is up for interpretation – what story lives inside you for each character and the world …

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Ali Rezazadeh Bazimag May 2021
70.0 /100

"Emotionally satisfying music with beautiful visuals has helped The Longest Road on Earth to convey its message in the most fulfilling way possible. It may not be a full-on spectacle affair and unlike its name, it may not be the …"

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Andy J. Dobeson KeenGamer May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

65.0

"The mundane is everywhere, the monotonous is constant and the grind is relentless. Modern life is a complex and ever-changing blur. The Longest Road on Earth is here to tell us that it’s the little things that truly matter in …"

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Beatrice Vogt Gamer&s;s Palace May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"The Longest Road on Earth is a meditative experience that you need to accept. If you&s;re looking for a game about enjoying the moment and extend your awareness, The Longest Road on Earth is for you."

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Chris Jecks PCGamesN May 2021
70.0 /100

"By simply being an interactive experience, ‘The Longest Road on Earth’ won’t be for everyone, but if you’re a fan of the genre or want some ‘chill out time’, or even just want something to serve as food for reminiscent …"

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Dan Twohig PlayStation Universe May 2021
55.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

65.0

"The Longest Road On Earth is no doubt a stirring yet minimalist aesthetic experience with a superb original soundtrack to accompany. Those who are artistically sensitive will certainly find the short play-through to be a meaningful one. Better yet, you …"

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Domenico Musicò Spaziogames May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

92.0

"Four stories of normal life without words and dialogues, four stories that talks through images and music like no other. The Longest Road on Earth shows the fragments of our very existence."

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80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

85.0

"The Longest Road on Earth works like a video game Rorschach test. You paint a little of yourself onto the canvas of the story and that, in turn, is what you get from it."

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com May 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"The Longest Road on Earth is a nice little art piece of a game with a really good indie soundtrack which evoked all the feels in me. That being said I can easily see this game just not clicking with …"

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70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

72.0

"The Longest Road on Earth is an experience as captivating as it is thorny. A game that has very little gameplay, a way of posing various stories with very limited player participation. And a very special visual, sound and narrative …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew May 2021
80.0 /100

"For those who enjoy thoughtful narrative adventures, it’s easy to recommend The Longest Road on Earth. It’s brief but very moving, and there’s every chance you might play through it more than once given its fantastic soundtrack and the way …"

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Rob Gordon Screen Rant May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"The Longest Road on Earth is still relatively successful. Its unique and interesting gimmick allows it to reach places that other indie games have yet to travel, although it does fall into limitations with just how engaging it can be …"

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Sean Davies FingerGuns May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

80.0

"While it certainly isn&s;t going to be for everyone, if you&s;re interested in unique gaming experiences there&s;s a lot to admire about The Longest Road On Earth. It feels more like an art house project than a traditional game at …"

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Ted Hazell NintendoWorldReport May 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"I completely understand and appreciate their intent with this game, and I&s;m sure there are a decent bunch who will be swept up by this and adore it. For me, once you&s;ve played it once, there is no value in …"

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