The Berlin Apartment

先说明，没玩完，弃了，中评，价格偏贵，不推荐购买 + 配音8分，全台词双语配音，配音演员听起来不是很专业但是也不是很业余，吐字清晰有感情，就当练听力了 + 美术建模9分，精致好看还还原，游戏里面有个立起来收纳在柜子里的浴缸我都惊了，后来一搜原来上世纪欧洲真的流行这种折叠浴缸，还蛮有意思的，好玩 = 故事7分，高情商说经典，低情商说套路。聊东西德就是墙两边民众偷偷联络传递善意，聊战后重建就是纳粹家属的痛苦和反思，聊纳粹德国就是犹太人逃亡模拟器……确实打磨得挺精细的，就是感觉这集我看过不止一遍了，尤其是第二个故事，这辈子在文创作品里见过的良心未泯的纳粹军官感觉比纳粹党总人数还多。玩到一半真的忍不住想问作者你真的有在柏林生活过吗，你和你的家族没有自己的故事要写吗？ = 第一个故事1989年，第二个故事1945年，第三个故事1933年，第四个我以为聊一战呢，为啥时间线又回到1967年开始控诉苏联审查了？你这不是百年老公寓吗？不够老啊？ - 玩法4分，一个故事台词甚至剧情画面都完全固定的游戏，增强玩家沉浸感的方式就是让我不停地按照指示做出一些动作，以继续推进预制好的故事进行。操作方式和微信小程序找茬游戏一样无厘头。总之开发者需要在这里进行一个什么动作，玩家就要跟着干什么，游戏让你点击你就点击，让你拖动你就拖动，让你长按你就长按，让你按键盘你就按键盘，如果你不按照指示做，下一句预制好的台词就不会显示，哪里亮了点哪里，即没有规律，也没有自由度，也没有提示。感觉不如点点点的视觉小说，最起码不用绞尽脑汁猜作者的交互逻辑。 - 文案用高情商说是细腻，低情商说是拖沓，比明日方舟的文案还水。能理解开发者想要展示发生在公寓中的日常生活，但是这种日常的话和糟糕的玩法结合在一起形成了一种假性忙碌。玩家看似努力地操作了半天，实际上没有得到什么有效信息，没有推动剧情发展，只是纯粹地浪费时间。 = 只能说完成度还挺高的，但是好钢用在刀鞘上了，一点也不好玩

First of all, I really expected something different. I thought this story would recount the stories of the inhabitans of the games apartment and it´s transformation over time. It does neither. It certainly tells stories of characters in the apartment and they are connected to the reality, but the stories are made up by the characters in the present (which is by the way no spoiler, it is made clear right at the beginning). Especially one of the stories was very tedious to play and I nearly didn´t finish it. I do love history though and I guess that is why this review is positive, as I really enjoy to play in historic scenarios. I can´t recommend this game to everyone, but I certainly wouldn´t want to give the game a negative review, especially because I also liked the message, this game wants to spread. If you want to try this game I would recommend to wait for a sale though.

It is a beautiful concept for a game. Uncovering the stories left behind by people who experienced heartbreak and hard times in Berlin over the last 100 years. There are also a lot of redeeming factors about the game: art design, sound design, charming characters. However, the 1967 portion fell flat for me. The metaphor didn't really work and fell into the millennial cringe bucket for me. I was hoping for a game that lived up to the levels of Edith Finch, but it did not reach those heights for me. It is still a good game, just not a great one. I am glad I got it on sale because for the runtime, I think it needed to hit harder than it did to justify $25.

This game was alright. The reason I'm giving this game a thumbs down is because of the missable achievements. It's one thing to have missables, but it's another thing to make it so you can NOT skip through things. I missed the throw an object achievement and the intermittent fasting achievement, and the only way I can get the two of these is by playing the entire damn game from the start all over. This is so stupid how at this point in gaming, developers STILL make missable achievements/collectibles. Like it's to the point where it's simply unforgivable.

I played through this game in one sitting. Sure, that means it's not a -long- game. It didn't let me go though. I enjoyed the main characters and the stories they told about the people who ived in the Berlin apartment. Might have even shed a tear at some point. The German voice actors did great in this game, too.

A decent story game exploring the lives of 4 different people in the same Berlin apartment during different times (1933, 1945, 1967 and 1989) plus an overarching one taking place in 2020. Really makes you wonder who lived in the apartment before you. It is a little bit buggy and a bit annoying when it decides to save your progress but overall nothing major or gamebreaking. Works without any issues on Linux with Proton (11.0-2).

This game is different from the games I usually play, but it was a good experience. It offers a brief glimpse into recent German history. I do recommend the game, but it's probably not for everyone.

[h1]A heartfelt journey through a century of Berlin's history (7/10)[/h1] [b]The Berlin Apartment[/b] isn't really a game in the traditional sense. It's an [b]interactive narrative experience[/b] where a single apartment becomes the silent witness to the lives of its inhabitants across more than 100 years of German history. If you enjoy games like [b]What Remains of Edith Finch[/b], [b]Gone Home[/b], or [b]The Forgotten City[/b], you'll probably appreciate what this game is trying to achieve. [hr][/hr] [h1]✓ Pros[/h1] • [b]A unique concept[/b] - telling multiple interconnected stories through the history of one apartment is a brilliant idea, and it works surprisingly well. • [b]Emotional storytelling[/b] - the game focuses on ordinary people living through extraordinary historical events, making many of the stories genuinely touching. • [b]Beautiful art direction[/b] - the colorful, stylized visuals give the game a distinctive identity, while watching the apartment evolve through different decades is fascinating. • [b]Historical atmosphere[/b] - instead of giving a history lesson, the game lets you experience Berlin's turbulent past through personal stories, making the setting feel authentic and relatable. • [b]Varied episodes[/b] - every chapter introduces different characters, situations, and small gameplay twists, helping the experience stay fresh. [hr][/hr] [h1]✗ Cons[/h1] • [b]Gameplay is very limited[/b] - don't expect challenging puzzles or complex mechanics. Most interactions are simple and exist only to support the narrative. • [b]Some stories are stronger than others[/b] - the opening chapters are excellent, but a few episodes don't leave quite the same impact. • [b]A bit clunky at times[/b] - movement and interactions occasionally feel stiff, and the overall presentation lacks the polish of bigger narrative adventures. [hr][/hr] [h1]Verdict[/h1] [b]The Berlin Apartment[/b] succeeds because of its [b]heart[/b], not because of its gameplay. It's a thoughtful, beautifully presented collection of human stories that shows how ordinary lives are shaped by extraordinary moments in history. While the gameplay never evolves beyond basic interactions, the writing, atmosphere, and unique premise carry the experience from beginning to end. It's not a masterpiece, but it's absolutely worth experiencing if you enjoy narrative-driven games. [b]Final Score: 7/10[/b]