We Happy Few : Reviewed by Vairulv
We Happy Few is an exceptionally underrated game.
We Happy Few manages to peel away a layer of reality and show what lies behind the curtain through a spectacular narrative in a way that is wonderfully subtle.
Revelations on the nature of self delusion, through the gameplay it digs into human interactions, insecurities, chemical imbalance, the integrity of memory all set in a dystopian beautiful chaotic temporal bubble of a world.
If you’re someone who reflects on a story long after playing the game then this one can really be profoundly haunting, especially when you think about the game on and off joy and how the reflection of joy in game is sort of serotonin and dopamine in life, it can leave you with some deep insights into manipulation and human nature and herd mentality and self regulation, seriously a lot to unpack from one game.
The title says it all and in terms of gameplay it is an enjoyable edge of the seat romp through a highly stylised world.
Yes there are some glitchy things and sometimes they can be annoying but given the impact this game can have for those who can see it they don’t detract
As yet to play the addons but looking forward to it
Great game and worth every cent.
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