I Am Dead

"I would love to visit the charming island of Shelmerston. Clearly a lot of thought was put into this game and it is enjoyable to discover that. Unfortunately, I Am Dead’s repetitive gameplay, awkward controls, and short story that left …"

"‎Traveling is going to a distant place in search of new experiences, but it is much more than that. Through a handful of sensory stimuli like sounds, I Am Dead is an experience that reminds us that many absences are …"

"I Am Dead&s;s personal tales and charming setting make it a touching exploration of life after death."

"Entering minds as Morris showed me that though so many characters were dead, people still allowed them to live on because of what they left behind. I put down I Am Dead with a new lease on life, a unique …"

"Spending time with the citizens of Shelmerston is incredibly charming and makes I Am Dead worth a look. With an unsatisfying conclusion and gameplay, which quickly grows a bit one-note, however, this won’t be a game for everyone. Still, if …"

"If you are looking for a charming little puzzler and hidden object game then you cannot go wrong with I Am Dead. The story experience can be swept through in a few hours, and they will pass quite quickly, but …"

"Its puzzles are nowhere near challenging and the exploration is limited to small areas, but they are still enjoyable thanks to the heartwarming story that unfolds after each section. When combining it all with the vivid visuals and remarkable voice …"

"I Am Dead avoids the pitfalls of modern video game storytelling to deliver a touching narrative experience with simplistic, but approachable puzzle elements."

"MRIs and chandleries and lobster pots and seaside museums - what a game"

"I Am Dead does a fantastic job of forcing us to look at our lives, and reminds us that those who are gone are still alive in the memories we hold dear. The puzzles are fun, and the island of …"

"I Am Dead takes pains to emphasize that death is not the end for anybody, so much as a transition into something else. It’s a comforting sentiment and a refreshing take on the grisly finality the death is normally viewed …"

"A delightful puzzle adventure full of charm, personality, and satisfying ghostly X-ray vision mechanics"

"There’s absolutely no challenge in I Am Dead, aside from the easily missable riddles. I understand that some games are about the journey and not the challenge, but most of I Am Dead is a bore."

"I Am Dead explores the afterlife with an adventure filled with puzzles and exploration, which quickly falls into repetition with a lack of imagination, despite being a game with its heart in the right place."

"Matching smart (if simple) puzzle thinking and intricate exploration, I Am Dead&s;s Shelmerston is well worth visiting."

"It’s the narrative and world around you that will keep you playing I Am Dead. The actual gameplay – seeking out objects by manipulating your environment – can feel rather monotonous rather quickly. If anything, I Am Dead feels like …"

"I Am Dead is a delightfully quirky game about the afterlife, presenting a unique world with a rich history inside of it, all with a tone that&s;s a perfect level of light-hearted."

"Although buoyed by pleasant presentation and a warm atmosphere, I Am Dead&s;s lackluster main puzzles make this a more reserved recommendation."

"Morris may be dead, but there&s;s no denying that Annapurna Interactive&s;s knack for publishing charming video games with unique gameplay is alive and kicking. Beyond its unique flavour of puzzle, there&s;s a vibrant world full of characters who can&s;t wait …"

"Overall, I Am Dead is still the solid title it was when it was first released on the PC and Nintendo Switch. While it’s short and the gameplay loop does get repetitive, the overall narrative, aesthetics, and audio turn Shelmerston …"

"I loved my time with I Am Dead so much I wish there was a little bit more of it. Hanging with Morris and Sparky is a chill, relaxing time, even if there&s;s an undercurrent of the sad afterlife coursing …"

"There isn’t much challenge or strategy with I Am Dead and honestly, there really doesn’t need to be. It’s more about the sights and the people we meet along the way, it goes to show that even after we’ve passed …"

"It&s;s not often that a game has been able to address the celebration of life, though death, quite like I Am Dead."

"However, if you’re interested in a strong narrative, fun art, and completing simple puzzles, I Am Dead is the most fun you’ll have this year."

"I Am Dead is a deceptively charming and emotionally potent experience. It&s;s hard not to be won over by its good spirit and intricate, lovingly crafted world. Despite its simple gameplay and heavy dose of eccentricity, it&s;s a tender reflection …"

"From ts heartful story that is only made better by a charming set of characters, to the soothing atmosphere of the gorgeous island-town Shelmerston, I am Dead constructs a serendipitous but accurate portrayal of the usually sorrowful emotions around death."

"I Am Dead is a hidden object game where players can get as much or as little out of it as they wish. Those following the story will find a short but simple game, perhaps too simple for some. The …"

"I Am Dead is a relaxing and emotional puzzle adventure that allows you to take a back seat experience and learn about the characters of the game through strong storytelling and learn through attention to detail. Although the game can …"

"As well as the main quest of finding each ghost, each location contains numerous mini spirits called Grenkins, which have you moving certain objects into particular positions in order to find them. It&s;s a neat way of adding collectibles that …"

"A very interesting game indeed, I Am Dead isn&s;t top-tier indie magic but it&s;s a hide-and-seek sandbox that will reward you the deeper you go. It&s;s refreshingly content-rich, what with the Grenkins to find and riddles to solve for committed …"

"Despite the dark undertones, one might assume a game with the title of I Am Dead has, I certainly felt anything but. The narrative pulls you in immediately. The heartwarming stories you’ll discover are just as great. I didn’t want …"

"Ricky Haggett&s;s I Am Dead offers a nice walk on a fictional island through the eyes of the recently deceased Morris Lupton, hoping to find a new Keeper to prevent a volcan&s;s eruption. With it&s;s dog Sparky and a clever …"

"I Am Dead has a very interesting story to tell, a colorful and varied environment in which to tell it, and a very cool way of going about the telling. The use of ghostly powers to explore, but never directly …"