If 90's thriller is your bag, Virginia does it magnificently. Loaded with surreal coincidence and unsettling theatrics, its deliciously David Lynch. In another medium, this thing could've been great, but its allegiance to film form ultimately restricts it...
Breath taking music, moments of intense emotion, brisk pace, unique
A few lines of dialogue would have nullified some confusing moments, and the main narrative gets pushed to the side as other elements are brought forward in the back half on the run time
Novel use of film techniques in a game, Extensive use of symbolism and subtextual story elements
Story loses impact by purposefully distancing the player, Lack of dialogue leaves stiff characters pantomiming emotions
I don't like Virginia, nor do I think it's successful in accomplishing what it set out to achieve, but I do think someone's going to look at it and be inspired, and maybe that person will make something great. Or maybe the person after that. And so...
Went wrong somewhere along the line. The original idea might have promise, but in practice the game has failed. Threatens to be interesting sometimes, but rarely. How we score: The Destructoid Reviews Guide...
I don't like Virginia, nor do I think it's successful in accomplishing what it set out to achieve, but I do think someone's going to look at it and be inspired, and maybe that person will make something great. Or maybe the person after that. And so...
Published: 2016-09-22, Author: Christian , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: The world is a maze, and the minotaur lurks at the centre. What form will it take? I shouldn't really talk about it. Everything about Virginia is a potential spoiler, and I want to spoil as little as possible.It's not even the plot so much as the manner i...
Published: 2016-09-22, Author: Thomas , review by: alphr.com
Abstract: Jump cuts are meant to jolt. Unlike its flossy pawed siblings, the jump cut isn't concerned with the appearance of continuous time and space. It places editing at the forefront, making you aware that what you're watching is a constructed series of shots...
