Other reviewers I spoke to about the game finished their playthroughs in around four to six hours. The average amount of time spent on a playthrough can vary wildly depending on your approach to the game. Unfortunately the system only allowed 1 save file per playthrough of the game, so there was no shortcut to experience different story choices without starting a new playthrough. I wish that the game had the option to easily go back to experience areas of Tieng Valley – to spend more time soaking up the rich environment and hidden journal inspirations. There are no dogs in the game but you can pet the cows The gameplay is undemanding and would be suitable to gamers of all skill levels. The settings allows for button reconfiguration as required. I found both riding my bike, and investigating the environment on foot were easily managed with the controller layout. Season: A letter to the future is best played with a controller. The beautiful landscapes and were well served by the art style. Each character had a unique voice and story to share. The nature of impermanence is presented through a lens shared with eastern philosophy. Most of the characters you encounter are tackling loss in different ways – through spirituality, anger, denial, humour, or acceptance. I found change and grief in many forms were the grounding links throughout the game. The remnants of war and artefacts from more prosperous times scatter the landscape. The valley carries with it scars and memories from previous seasons. I enjoyed the artistic element to building the story of Estelle’s journey. Each discovery can be added to her journal where you can control the size and position of each element. The people that remained in the valley were all making their final preparations to move or remain.Įstelle’s interactions with them and the environment uncovers the history and secrets of the valley. The citizens of Tieng Valley were not only preparing for the end of the season, but also a relocation due to expected flooding. I was expecting Season to be an open world style exploration game but it became primarily an investigation of a specific region – Tieng Valley. She takes photos, sketches, and audio recordings to build her journal, with the goal to reach safety at the museum vault – for her memories to live on for future generations. In Season: A letter to the future you play as Estelle, a young women on journey to document the end of season.
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