Going the Distance (2021)

- Developer
- Mahelyk, Jory, TheClassifiedX
- Publisher
- None
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 13 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A melancholic yet soothing journey through memories, blending gentle paper plane exploration with an underlying sense of unease and loss.
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What players say
Players praise the relaxing launcher gameplay that evolves into a meaningful story with meta elements. Many note it starts slow but gets harder, calling some levels a slog. The story is emotional and well-executed, though difficulty spikes can frustrate.
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