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Bottle: Pilgrim Redux

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One • 2017

Should you play it?

Bottle: Pilgrim is a story of loss, regret and redemption, which reminds us that while we cannot change the things we have done, we can always learn from our mistakes.

What works
  • Beautiful and varied environments
  • Emotional and mature narrative
  • Relaxing music and sound design
  • Stable performance and optimization
  • Accessible gameplay with achievements
Things to keep in mind
  • Linear and repetitive gameplay
  • Limited replay value
  • Some pacing issues and tedious sections
  • Voice acting sometimes flat or inappropriate
  • Lack of interactivity and exploration

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Winter Novel

  • Bright Lights of Svetlov

  • The Longest Walk

  • The Longest Road on Earth

  • The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns

  • Shan Gui (山桂)

  • Fox Hime

  • Jendo: Origins

  • memories
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Winter Novel

  • Bright Lights of Svetlov

  • The Longest Walk
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Bottle: Pilgrim Redux: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Autonomy, Strategy, Experimenting, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Thrill.

Why this game works

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