Road Trip to the End of the World

Juego cortito de una hora y media aproximadamente donde nos cuenta una historia un poco triste de forma bonita y un poco dura en ocasiones.

Road Trip to the End of the World is one of those little visual novels that surprised me with how personal it feels. I follow Andy Min, who has dropped out of med school and been uninvited from her ex best friend's wedding, as she heads out on a ridiculous road trip with her imaginary friend Fishy. I liked the setup because underneath all the jokes and chaos, it is really a story about losing an important friendship and trying to figure out what comes next. The gameplay is mostly built around dialogue and point and click interactions, so I am spending most of my time reading conversations, choosing responses and interacting with the world around Andy. I enjoyed that the game keeps these mechanics simple because the story is clearly the main focus. There are also small decisions along the journey, like choosing food at diners, which help make the road trip feel like an actual journey rather than just a sequence of conversations. Andy and Fishy are easily the highlight for me. Their relationship is funny, weird and genuinely sweet, and Fishy brings a lot of energy to scenes that could otherwise become too heavy. I liked how their conversations can jump from ridiculous jokes to much more serious topics without feeling completely disconnected. That contrast gives the game its personality and makes the emotional moments hit harder. The hand drawn art style is another part I really enjoyed. The colorful visuals fit the playful tone, while the road trip setting gives the game plenty of opportunities to move between different locations and situations. The soundtrack also works really well with the story, helping the quieter scenes feel more reflective while keeping the more chaotic moments entertaining. My biggest issue is that the linear structure means I do not have a huge amount of control over the overall story. My choices can change the tone of some interactions, but this is ultimately a very focused narrative rather than a large branching adventure. I also finished it fairly quickly, and by the time I was fully invested in Andy and Fishy, the journey was already coming to an end. Still, I think the short length works reasonably well because the game never has time to lose its focus. It gets to the point, lets the characters breathe and then brings the story to its emotional conclusion. I liked that the road trip is not really about reaching some grand destination. It is about spending time with someone, talking through messy feelings and maybe finding a little closure along the way. Overall, Road Trip to the End of the World is a charming and surprisingly heartfelt visual novel that balances comedy with a genuinely emotional story. I loved the chemistry between Andy and Fishy, the colorful hand drawn presentation and the little point and click touches throughout the journey. It is short and fairly linear, but I think that works in its favor. I finished it feeling like I had gone on a weird little road trip with two characters I actually cared about. Rating: 7.4/10

GOD I was bawling my eyes out with rivers of tears playing and narrating this game... played it live on stream after developed a complicated relationship with my SO and had recently attended a wake of one of my extended family relatives. Visuals are lovely and the music are wonderful, but the story really packed such a heavy punch to the heart with the reality check. Maybe I need my own Fishy to guide me through the adventures of finding the greatest cheeseburger of all time. <3

If I could cry, I would have.

This is a really sweet and moving game about growing up, moving on and letting go. It feels somewhere between a beautiful short animated film and a video game, but it doesn't at all overstay its welcome and the kinetic elements add a whole layer of pathos. The art is adorable and the soundtrack got me, too

hits right in the feels

I hope you get to try a whole lot of burgers Fishy ;(