SEASON: A letter to the future

[b][h1]The Game That Made Me Want to Travel More[/h1][/b] I've just got back from my big solo trip across several countries, and SEASON was one of the first games I played afterward. Just about 30 minutes in, I found myself wanting to plan another journey. [h2]The Jouney Begins[/h2] The game is about traveling, experiencing, meeting new people, and making stories for our future selves. We roam through the landscapes of the outside world and understand how small we are in it. I've always been kind of an explorer, so I don't know how this game would've made me feel if I had played it before my journey. But playing it now, it makes me understand even more — you can't be alone in a world full of landscapes, animals, nature, and countless small things. [h2]What the War Left Behind[/h2] The game shows us a world torn apart after the previous season's war. Everything we pass is either destroyed or just left to the care of nature. It tells us how important some things are that we often take for granted: family, home, and peace. The Elder of the town tells us about her family and home that she lost during the war. But one thing she never lost was her memories. Memories of her home, her parents, and the cruise ship where she spent her childhood. They are among the most important things in our lives. "We're always walking on ruins"— this quote from the game is so true. Wars have appeared all around the world, destroying every piece of life. If not wars, then nature: even ancient creatures like dinosaurs. I love how the game wants us, players, to understand the difference between the past and ourselves today. [h2]Life After This Season[/h2] Everyone you meet in the Tiang Valley has to move away to find peace after the war and start a new season somewhere safe. The flood will take almost everything they had, everything they made their whole lives. This sounds sad, but I adore the developers for making it sound less tragic—more like "Everything changes; life goes on." [hr][/hr] [h2]What I'll Take With Me[/h2] By the end of the game, you understand it's not always the destination that matters — it's the path. When I travel, I meet locals, try their food, and wander through streets you can't find in a tour guide — this is a journey. Everyone we meet has their own thoughts, memories, and most importantly — history. It took me about 6.5 hours to complete the game, and it seems to me like I've explored every detail the game had. I hope so, because everything you see, every detail you can interact with has something to tell. This is not just about collecting; it's about diving more into the story. Oh, and the scenery... From mountains to forests, from lakes to the ocean — the nature in SEASON is magnificent. I also loved the architecture. It is almost the exact one I've seen in my travels. About two hours in, I realized I didn't want to rush through it. I wanted to slow down and simply exist in its world for a while. Like I mentioned earlier, playing this game after a long journey makes it feel even more special and helps you realize what more you could've done to remember every little moment of your life. For me, I'd definitely bring a pen and a notebook to capture the smallest details.

NOTE: I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews but I'll be honest. If you've played Opus: Prism Peak or Lake, then I think you'll genuinely like this game. It was a very cozy, chill, and ambient game such as Lake. Now the gameplay is relaxing and serene, but I wish their was a scene select option for achievements. All in all I think it's all about which paths you choose to take and that will determine your enjoyment/end result of the game. ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good/Great for being released at that time ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Dialogue }--- ☐ Deserves an Oscar ☐ Great ☑ Decent ☐ Underwhelming ☐ Horrible ☐ 404 Dialogue not found ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☑ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dedicated gamer ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☑ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☑ Average (really anywhere from 2-6 hour depending on how you play it) ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☐ Worth the price ☑ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ Significant, nothing but a big terrarium for bugs ☐ Call the exterminators ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☑ 9 ☐ 10

Very beautiful game

This is an absolutely breathtaking game. From the animation to the graphics to the story, this game feels like a warm escape. The pace may feel slow at times but that seems to be exactly how it's meant to be. I loved the way that the story and mystery unfolds. I love the memory making aspect and that you could be creative when building each journal page -- I thought it would feel like a task but it was such a lovely change of pace from what I'm typically used to. The character development was enjoyable and I felt invested in the characters by the end. Many felt Ghibli-esque and yet, the art is still unique in its own way. The cutaway scenes were a favorite. The score reminds me of my favorite ambient album. I wish there was more! But alas, the season has come to an end.

非常治愈的游戏。听着自行车链条转动的声音，眼前掠过美景，好像能感觉到风掠过脸颊，内心也慢慢归于平静，尸体暖暖的。

Lovely and relaxing

This game has a great style and story telling! The art design is amazing and the mechanics are really fun to use. The parallels and relationships between the characters are well-thought out and the voice acting is phenomenal!

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