Her Story (2015)

Sam Barlow

Android · Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS

3.72 from 1056 ratings

3448 members have it in their collection · 31 playing now · 1320 backlogged · 403 wish listed

How long? Main story 3h · with extras 4h · 100% 4h (from 55 logged playthroughs)

Her Story is the new video game from Sam Barlow, creator of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Aisle. A crime fiction game with non-linear storytelling, Her Story revolves around a police database full of live action video footage. It stars Viva Seifert, actress and one half of the band Joe Gideon and the Shark.
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Details

Developers
Sam Barlow
Publishers
Sam Barlow
Genres
Indie, Point-and-click, Simulator
Themes
Drama, Mystery
Steam
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Release dates

  • Jun 24, 2015 (Worldwide) Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS
  • Jun 24, 2015 (North_America) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Jun 29, 2016 (Worldwide) Android
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Rating distribution

5 stars
224
4 stars
443
3 stars
282
2 stars
79
1 star
28
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Community All Reviews Statuses

shaneo632

Review shaneo632 4/5 · Jun 20, 2016

Pros:

+ Engrossing narrative unraveled in a compelling jigsaw-like fashion.

+ Strong lead performance from an actress who has to carry the whole game.

+ Old-school minimalist gameplay makes you feel like a detective. I recommend playing the game with a pad and paper as you figure out the search strings you want to use.

Cons:

- Not much in …

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Pros:

+ Engrossing narrative unraveled in a compelling jigsaw-like fashion.

+ Strong lead performance from an actress who has to carry the whole game.

+ Old-school minimalist gameplay makes you feel like a detective. I recommend playing the game with a pad and paper as you figure out the search strings you want to use.

Cons:

- Not much in the way of an interesting resolution; it just sort of ends.

- Also some may find it too laborious, but that's just down to personal taste.

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deepdoop

Review deepdoop 4/5 · Jul 1, 2015

4/5

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There are spoilers after this paragraph so I remember certain things that I loved about it. But this paragraph is free of them! It's a story worth experiencing for yourself, and the non-linear nature in which it unravels makes it unique for everybody. Even though you just type words into a database and watch FMVs …

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4/5

See full review: http://wp.me/p55m9h-DS

There are spoilers after this paragraph so I remember certain things that I loved about it. But this paragraph is free of them! It's a story worth experiencing for yourself, and the non-linear nature in which it unravels makes it unique for everybody. Even though you just type words into a database and watch FMVs of a girl named Hannah, it's fascinating stuff. There's even a little bit of eeriness in it. The girl playing Hannah had a few off moments and there's a part that seems out of place (I'll include that in the spoilers), even if it does reveal more information, but those are minor digs.

Spoilers:

I loved how the chat message came up and that in itself revealed some clues. I like how it made it feel like I was really there. The part where she plays a song for the cop is weird, and that's the scene I mentioned above. I like how it plays with split personalities, or maybe Eve and Hannah are actually two different people. A lot to think about when it's over.

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