Somerville Review (How does it compare to playdead?)
15Limbo and Inside are some of the best games of the last decade period. Jumpship carries some of this DNA, which leads to the inevitable comparisons. This was also one of the reasons that many, including myself, have Somerville as one of the most anticipated games of 2022. Somerville blends the lines between video games and cinema as the cinematography, direction and score on display during the opening scene are a rare occurrence in gaming.
What looks like a game resembling the War of the Worlds and the end of civilization is likely much more than it appears to be, if you want to see it. There are deeper meanings that are hidden under the pixels you are controlling and Somerville is clearly trying to elevate gaming to new levels with a clear vision and succinct experience.
I can understand why Jumpship would want to avoid comparisons to playdead as this is the studios first game and they want to establish their own identity but at the end of the day when you create a puzzle platformer with strong art direction and rich atmosphere, the comparisons are inevitable. Comparisons aside, Somerville is a great experience and a great debut for Jumpship.
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