Dear Esther

GPTKB entity

Properties (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf video game
gptkbp:awards gptkb:BAFTA_Games_Award_for_Best_Debut_Game
gptkb:BAFTA_Games_Award_for_Best_Game
Game_Developers_Choice_Award_for_Best_Debut
gptkbp:character The Stranger
Esther
The Father
The Narrator
gptkbp:community cult following
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:design non-linear_storytelling
gptkbp:developer gptkb:The_Chinese_Room
gptkbp:game_mechanics exploration-based
gptkbp:gameFeatures collectibles
Source Engine
gptkbp:gameplay walking simulator
gptkbp:genre adventure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dear Esther
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:What_Remains_of_Edith_Finch
Firewatch
Gone Home
walking simulators
gptkbp:influences interactive fiction
art games
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:The_Tempest
The Wreck of the Hesperus
real-life locations
gptkbp:is_available_in Linux
Mac OS
PC
gptkbp:length approximately 1-2 hours
gptkbp:mode single-player
gptkbp:multiplayer No
gptkbp:narrativeStyle first-person
exploration
poetic
gptkbp:notable_winners recognized for atmosphere
recognized for narrative
recognized for sound design
gptkbp:officialLanguage multiple languages
gptkbp:platforms gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
gptkb:Xbox_One
gptkb:PlayStation_4
gptkbp:publisher Steam
gptkbp:relatedEvent flashbacks
environmental storytelling
audio logs
gptkbp:released 2012
gptkbp:releaseFormat digital download
gptkbp:releaseYear February 14, 2012
gptkbp:remake 2016
gptkbp:reviews generally positive
gptkbp:sequel Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Hebrides
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:Jessica_Curry
gptkbp:style minimalist
gptkbp:theme isolation
grief
loss
memory
gptkbp:viewpoint first-person perspective
gptkbp:voiceActor Yes, includes voice narration