Ever wanted to play an email delivery simulator? grand theft autoOr do you need a remedy for sleepless nights and want a heartwarming story to soothe you back to bed?? good, lake From developer Gamias It just might be the game for you.
of lake, you play Meredith Weiss, a stressed IT professional trying to escape a life-draining job and an exhausting boss. Her solution is to return to her familiar home of her quirky Providence Oaks and enjoy a few weeks of her R&R. But Meredith, true to her workaholic nature, instead of spending her time resting, decides to spend her vacation delivering mail on her father’s route to an absent postman.
Out of all the games I’ve played, lake Must be there as one of the most peaceful. The main game mechanic is driving a mail truck that delivers letters and parcels to local residents. Learn about some of the residents as you explore Providence Oaks, send daily emails, and build relationships with them as needed. Along the way, meet the town’s quirky residents and learn more about their stories. And the good news is that you can learn more about Meredith through these little in-game interactions.
moreover, lake There is no pressure so far as the game offers dialogue options that may or may not show interest in Angie or Robert. Of course, staying true to my nature, I chose Angie, the video store clerk, whose ending I liked the most.
The game itself is set in 1986, but even if you don’t live in that time, lake Yet it evokes just the right amount of comfort to make you feel welcome. There’s a meditative quality to second-hand nostalgia in driving the winding roads of Providence Oaks and reliving memories of Meredith. Meredith sometimes comments on places and their meanings while working in the postal service. For example, she drives past where she had her first kiss or cutscenes about where she got drunk with her friends. The scenic forest and her namesake Providence Oaks Lake are the perfect backdrop for a story that reconnects with her roots.
I enjoyed how calming and heartwarming the game was, but I had one concern.My biggest problem was that Meredith was slow to walk. Games usually implement some kind of sprint her mechanism for the player to move the character faster. And the game has one. But for me it didn’t make much of a difference. I was on the edge of my seat, wishing she could walk a little faster so I could complete the daily deliveries more quickly. I feel like I’m telling you to slow down and enjoy the game.I consider myself an impatient player when it comes to games like Slice of Life lake.
The premise of the game is to learn more about who Meredith is and how she relates to others, so there isn’t much room for error as a player. Nothing bad will happen. Yes, I tried. No crumbling buildings or angry pedestrians. You just need to make a virtual girlfriend’s 3-point turn to compensate for the driving error.But if you’re the type of person who likes to play immersive video games, and likes to stop at each red light and ruminate on each dialogue option, I’ll download lake as fast as possible. With a cozy atmosphere, cute dating options, and a wholesome story, the game is sure to scratch an itch.
the lake is available microsoft windowsXbox, playstationGoogle Stadia for $19.99.
