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The Longest Walk

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

The Longest Walk is a deeply personal biographical walking-simulator game about my father's experience of living with depression.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play

Pros

  • Powerful and relatable narrative on depression
  • Unique and beautiful artistic style
  • Emotional and intimate storytelling
  • Free and short experience
  • Raises mental health awareness

Cons

  • Minimal gameplay and interactivity
  • Very short duration
  • Linear on-rails walking
  • Lack of options or settings
  • Some technical issues reported (e.g. no v-sync, escape key quits)

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    -4

    "Gameplay is on rails walking with no deviation or meaningful choices, reflecting following established routines."

  • Competence
    -5

    "No skill or challenge involved, just holding a key to walk through a linear experience."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal reflection without comparison to others."

  • Continuation
    -4

    "Very short experience (~10 minutes) designed for a single session, not habitual or long play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player, no cooperative or multiplayer interaction."

  • Creativity
    -3

    "Limited player creativity; no building or customization, but unique artistic style offers some creative expression by developer."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of control or superiority over others; experience is personal and introspective."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strongly oriented toward emotional escape and coping with real-life depression through immersive storytelling."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest or need, not obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    -4

    "No experimentation or exploration of mechanics; linear and fixed experience."

  • Exploration
    -3

    "Limited exploration confined to a linear path with minimal environment detail."

  • Expression
    -4

    "No player customization or self-expression; fixed presentation focused on narrative delivery."

  • Fantasy
    -5

    "Depicts realistic, autobiographical experiences with no fantasy or fictional elements."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Primarily solitary experience with minimal social connection; some community sharing around mental health."

  • Growth
    3

    "Encourages personal insight and emotional growth through story and reflection."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay; sedentary experience."

  • Idle
    3

    "Short, low-demand session that can be played casually without intense focus."

  • Intimacy
    4

    "Emotional intimacy through personal storytelling and vulnerability."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    -5

    "No item collection or upgrades; static narrative experience."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Calm, cathartic experience designed to soothe and comfort players."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Moderate sensory stimulation through unique visuals and sound design, but overall subdued."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition mechanics."

  • Story
    5

    "Central focus on narrative immersion and personal story of depression."

  • Strategy
    -5

    "No strategic or problem-solving gameplay."

  • Thrill
    -5

    "No suspense or risk; controlled and predictable experience."

  • Value
    4

    "Highly valued by players for emotional impact and mental health awareness despite short length and minimal gameplay."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence or destructive elements; peaceful and contemplative."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat elements; stable and safe environment."

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