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Selfloss
Selfloss is an emotional exploration game filled with rich lore, set in a whale-worshipping, Slavic-inspired world. Embark on the journey of the healer, Kazimir, and his magical staff as he fights a mysterious Miasma in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.
Details
- Released
- September 5, 2024
- Developer
- Alexander Goodwin
- Genres
- Action · Puzzle · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure · Indie
- Publisher
- Merge Games, Maximum Entertainment
- Platforms
- PC · Switch · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
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Selfloss Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Selfloss is heart-wrenching and wonderful; a game that won’t spare its players the gory details, that tells a clear story in a world still veiled in mysticism. With its focus on rewarding exploration mixed with very satisfying puzzle-solving and light combat (pun intended), Selfloss is one of the best games I have played in 2024.
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Sailing through the Slavic- and Icelandic-influenced world of Selfloss is often a breathtaking sensory experience, but unengaging puzzles, buggy features and an ill-conceived final twist mean its pleasures are largely limited.
Showing a tonne of promise, Selfloss just fails to hit the landing in many places. With a lack of polish in some key areas, this one will leave you questioning what might have been.
Goodwin Games' interactive folktale ironically evokes its dour atmosphere in two ways: impressive presentation and unpolished gameplay.For those who were curious: Selfloss refers to a ritual about empowering individuals to move past their deep-seated grief. It's [...]
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