The Suicide of Rachel Foster

"Uncovering the past has its ups and downs in The Suicide of Rachel Foster. While not a horror game, it only needed a slight nudge to become one and it would have been better for it. At least its roomy …"

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster tackles some tough issues but in a respectful way. Surrounding it is a mystery that will intrigue and surprise right to the end."

"Lolita and Jack Torrance share a hotel as the ghosts of their past haunt a daughter stranded in a blizzard."

"Despite the heavy topics at its core, The Suicide of Rachel Foster in the end proves to be a bit overly melodramatic. It resembles the work of a playwriter that tried too hard to be dramatic, with overacting characters, the …"

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster is one of the most enjoyable and tension-filled walking simulators I’ve had the privileged of reviewing. The game doesn’t necessarily rely on scares at every corner, but rather builds tension with what-ifs could happen around …"

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster is a fascinating interactive thriller that manages to treat extremely delicate issues such as suicide, depression, and love with extraordinary tact. The writing is always on point, even if near the end of the adventure …"

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster is an awesome and unsettling "Italian Giallo" set in an abandoned hotel that recalls the one seen in Shining, rich of details that tell a story of love and tragedy."

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster has all the components of a great game. It has mature themes and storytelling, an idea for a mysterious and captivating narrative, and the ability to replicate a style of game that’s been embraced by …"

"If you’re unsure whether you can handle some uncomfortable and disturbing topics, this is definitely not the game for you. If you’re looking for a creepy and dark mystery to get lost in for a couple of hours, or you’re …"

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster is primarely focusing on its chilling atmosphere and a subtle writing between two characters rather than spread jump scares everywhere as we&s;re used to with most of horror games. Gameplay-wise, the game might seem a …"

"Turning a blind eye to some uncertainties, one to discover the past of Nicole and Rachel remains a journey that is still worth taking."

"Dramatical walking through Hotel with weaker narration and interaction."

"With a lengthier campaign and better character development, The Suicide of Rachel Foster could&s;ve been an engrossing equivalent to first-person adventure-style mysteries prior."

"As even the mention of suicide for some people, whether tied to their direct struggles or to those they love, can be problematic, I&s;m always leery of games that put it right out front..."

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster takes on some heavy subject matter but doesn’t quite nail the execution with all of it. Despite that, I did enjoy the story and the game’s great visuals and audio design made the hotel a …"

"Take yourself on a thrilling journey to discover the truth behind what Nicole thought was her mother&s;s suicide. With no one to talk to besides a mysterious voice on the other end of the phone, rely entirely on your senses …"

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster builds an environment with depth, intrigue and genuine atmosphere, surrounding you with sound and visual design that immediately immerses you. But its boundless potential is not seen to fruition, and ultimately the game fails to …"

"The complicated issues and themes hinted at in The Suicide of Rachel Foster present a haunting tale of digging up the past based on one&s;s perspective. The start of the game hammers home Nicole&s;s father as the leading cause of …"

"Packed with droves of tension and atmosphere, The Suicide of Rachel Foster will keep you on your toes."

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster is well constructed when it comes to design and mechanics, but is let down if you stop to examine the plot for a moment. The deeper into the game you get, the more it feels …"

"Some people will play The Suicide of Rachel Foster and think it’s a tense and engaging thriller that pushes the medium to new uncharted territory. Others will play the game and despise it, calling it gross and tone-deaf. My thoughts …"

"It’s difficult to give a score to The Suicide of Rachel Foster. I could have loved this game. And I did really enjoy it, right up until the last moment. It was everything I wanted in a walking sim. Creepy, …"

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster tackles challenging subject matter and bravely invites comparisons to recent indie favorites, but all the ambition in the world can&s;t make up for an unengaging story, clunky gameplay, and some unfortunate tone-deaf moments. If you …"

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster does its best to get you in that uncomfortable gameplay horror structure it aspires to achieve, and it succeeds in engaging and pulling you into the experience. The game just falls short in the story …"

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster is an engaging and pulse-pounding exploration of a family&s;s dark history."

"In my opinion, this game is not for weak characters, people suffering from some kind of phobia and, as you will be warned before playing, people suffering from psychological or mental problems. The game has a strong story, a creepy …"

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster builds a haunting hotel, but fills it with an insensitive story ill-equipped to deal with the issues it covers."

"An interactive story telling with some minor gamer input. Flawed, but eclipsed by the story and enigmatic experience."

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster offers up some wonderful environmental storytelling, creating palpable tension. Once everything starts to come together however, the game itself starts to fall apart. What could have been good ideas fall into thoughtless choices, and the …"

"I’m glad I played it. I find some sort of weird excitement in being monumentally disappointed by stories — they give me context on what we appreciate in the titles we do enjoy. So if you are like me, The …"

"Powered by a dark and evocative narrative, The Suicide of Rachel Foster is compelling from start to finish"

"Sad story of the tragedy and the truth behind it. Intriguing &s;till the last minute."