GOG is presently giving freely a well-rated narrative-focused sport, State of Thoughts. This sport usually retails for $19.99 when not on sale, however it will likely be obtainable as a freebie for a really restricted time.
To be particular, this free sport deal will final until September 10, 2026. For many who wish to present help to the builders, GOG has discounted the sport’s two DLCs by 50%, which could be bought from the storefront.
Launched in 2018, State of Thoughts positioned itself as a narrative-driven, third-person journey sport that leans closely towards exploration quite than fight. Because the launch, it has obtained over 1,500 critiques on Steam, of which 76% are optimistic, making the title presently maintain a “Mostly Positive” rating.
The plot follows Richard Nolan, who wakes up in a hospital after an explosion in a near-future Berlin that is stuffed with drones. As gamers search for Richard’s lacking spouse and son, the sport introduces one other protagonist, Adam Newman, and that is the place the storyline begins to get attention-grabbing and thought-provoking.
There is not any fight, however the sport has logic and inventory-style puzzles. As well as, there are assorted mini-games, and due to the problem being usually mild, it ought to be a straightforward play for many. Nonetheless, the dearth of actual problem has additionally made the sport obtain a fair proportion of criticism.
Some gamers additionally word that the gameplay can really feel repetitive at occasions, however the exploration facet of the sport, which may differ throughout completely different places, makes up for it to some extent. Different highlights embrace low-poly visuals that complement the general theme, help for Tobii Eye Tracker, and full controller help (GameSir Nova Lite 2 curr. $25.99 on Amazon). Take a look at the video beneath to study extra about State of Thoughts.
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