Everything
Review

Everything (2017) is an unusual game that simulates a world where you can become any object. It sounds strange and not much fun, but the enjoyment is in discovering how small or how big a thing you can become. From tiny atoms to whole planets and everything in between.

As you do this you overhear dialogue from the things in the world. Sometimes this is a cheery greeting, while at others the questions and comments are deeper. Wondering why they've spent so much time collecting things in their lives. Or looking for friendship. Or, even, sadness at not knowing their parents as well as they might.

Running through this absurd space are spoken quotes from philosopher Alan Watts, which further challenge consumer and capitalist assumptions about what is important in life.

As you move around the world you can collect similar objects into your rolling flock. If you leave the game idle it will slowly play through scenes and inhabit objects on its own. Because of this, it's particularly easy for new or very young players.

Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Everything 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 3 months ago.