A Cinematic Platformer who you follow the journey of a boy who, during his flight will meet an unexpected companion. Together they will overcome many obstacles that will change their lives forever.
Overall, Deer & Boy offers a worthwhile experience for fans of games like Inside and Limbo. Its varied environments, well-executed stealth sequences, cooperative gameplay between the boy and the deer, comprehensive Chapter Select system, and several genuinely inventive gameplay ideas are enough to fill, at least in part, the void left by Playdead’s...
"An Emotional Cinematic Experience"
Deer & Boy offers an emotional and cinematic experience that relies more on visuals and sound than words. The game successfully builds a compelling relationship between its two main characters, supported by distinctive art and sound. Despite some navigation and control issues, it remains a beautiful and moving experience...
If you're not welling up by the end, I don't know what to tell you.
If you love Limbo or Inside, you’re going to adore Deer and Boy. It is a linear exploration title where basic puzzles, stealth, and a heartwarming story take you on a fantastic journey. Furthermore, it deals with some challenging topics, so expect some tears and sombre moments.
This linear, side-scrolling puzzle platformer was developed by Lifeline...
Despite issues like an unnecessary maze and out-of-place sci-fi premise, Deer & Boy is an adorable narrative adventure that I would recommend. Some of the puzzles are a bit confusing due to a lack of visual cues, but the puzzle gameplay is rewarding for the most part.
