Somerville

Push Square

Simon Fitzgerald·Aug 31, 2023

Critic50/100

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Although Somerville has some standout features, gorgeously peaceful environments, and atmospheric, silent storytelling, they're somewhat dulled by its terrible controls, awful performance, and lack of exposition. Being restricted to walking pace and the path forward often unclear, you frequently end up walking into invisible barriers. There are huge drops in frame rate throughout, especially when loading new areas, and the lack of names and backstories for the family you're playing leaves you frustrated with little to no attachment to them and their eventual outcomes. If you’re looking for a short, touching title to tide you over until the next big release, this may be worth a look, but with all its issues, it's better off left alone in the dark.

GameSpot

Mark Delaney·Nov 15, 2022

Critic60/100

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Jumpship's wordless debut comes uniquely structured, but neither the story nor the gameplay do enough to help it carry the torch it's been passed.

Eurogamer

Christian Donlan·Nov 15, 2022

Critic75/100

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A review of the platforming sci-fi game Somerville

PC Gamer

Jon Bailes·Nov 15, 2022

Critic45/100

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A narrative adventure that turns the apocalypse into a slog.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Malindy Hetfeld·Nov 15, 2022

Critic—

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Mechanically simple but visually engrossing, Somerville offers an interesting, if not particularly deep, sci-fi adventure.

GamesRadar+

Sam Loveridge·Nov 15, 2022

Critic80/100

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Jumpship's debut is a fantastic sci-fi tale with an intense atmosphere and wonderfully touching narrative, even if there are a few puzzle and movement frustrations.

IGN

Ryan McCaffrey·Nov 15, 2022

Critic70/100

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Somerville has ties to modern legends Limbo and Inside, but it’s equally reminiscent of another Hall of Famer: Out of This World. The end result is a unique physics-based puzzle adventure that isn’t quite on the level of the games that inspired it, but is nevertheless an extraterrestrial nightmare worth exploring.

Game Informer

Kyle Hilliard·Nov 14, 2022

Critic80/100

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When Somerville hits its highs and fires on all cylinders, it’s a moving spectacle, but unfortunately, technical hiccups hold it back from being truly incredible.

Polygon

Chris Plante·Nov 14, 2022

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The best (unofficial) War of the Worlds game you’ll find