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Essays 20 April 2023, 14:57

Kentucky Route Zero. 15 indie games with the best storylines

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  1. Year of release: 2020
  2. Creators: Cardboard Computer
  3. Story in a nutshell: be careful what you pour into the glass, you may end up distilling whiskey

Kentucky Route Zero will guide you through five fictional acts maintained in the convention of magical realism. We play the role of Conway, a truck driver who, together with his dog, sets off on a journey to deliver his last cargo. The destination is the mysterious and eponymous Zero Road.

In terms of gameplay, it's a simple adventure based on dialogue choices and uncomplicated interactions. This title, however, stands out with its stylish appearance and multi-layered narrative that looks into obsession, which takes on a specific form of addiction. One act is devoted to incurring devastating debts, and there are also threads of accepting loss or finding your own place on earth. The story told in the game often has a bitter aftertaste and avoids one-dimensional conclusions, and the moral is often straightforward – life is not about "good" and "bad" decisions.

It's also worth remembering that during Conway's last assignment, you will encounter strange, even surreal scenes with a dreamlike character that are conducive to your own interpretation. You will also meet many unconventional characters on your way, and interactions with them are very introspective.

Sebastian Kasparek

Sebastian Kasparek

Feels most comfortable in the editorials section at GRYOnline, and sometimes he also writes reviews. A fan of all kinds of culture, who reaches for works from both the top and the bottom shelf. He likes to immerse himself in niche games and productions that are hard to define unequivocally. Appreciates an analytical and critical approach when dealing with cultural works. Prefers unique, strange, visually crazy games that boldly tackle more interesting narrative issues. Addicted to high-octane productions, fighting games, big robots and arcade. Huge fan of Grasshopper Manufacture studio. He likes to catch up on forgotten "hidden gems" from years ago, especially from Japan. Interested in games and the people behind them. Strongly addicted to cinema. A huge fan of Mads Mikkelsen and Takeshi Kitano. He also loves Inio Asano's manga and Tsutomu Nihei's aesthetics.

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