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Play Overview
Dear Esther (2012) is a narrative traversal game where you explore an uninhabited Hebridean island while an old man reads a series of letters to his eponymous deceased wife. Themes of love, loss, guilt and redemption intertwine with the bleak geography and orchestral music. As you explore the derelict remains of buildings, shipwrecks and caves, you find a story that must be interpreted to make sense.
Our examiner, Jonah Monaghan, first checked Dear Esther 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 8 weeks ago.
Our examiner, Jonah Monaghan, first checked Dear Esther 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 8 weeks ago.
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Game Details
Release Date: 14/02/2012, updated in 2017
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS4 and Xbox One
Players: 1
Genres: Narrative, Traversal and Adventure
Accessibility: 3 features
Components: 3D First-Person and Open World
Developer: Chinese Room (@ChineseRoom)
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