The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories

I hope this game finds the people that need it. It's clunky and slow sometimes, but it's message makes it more than worth it if it's enough to save a life by finding it. It might hurt, but it's only temporary- you'll be okay, the world is better with you in it even if you have to get to the good part. Cherish your loved ones, and make sure to include yourself among them...if you can't seem to right now, then make sure you do eventually. i'm kinda dumb tho, took me a little for some puzzles but if I can do it anyone can- really isn't that hard of a game, the movement is probably the most difficult part but you get used to it. story is beautiful and pretty well told between the cutscenes, gameplay, and text messages with the characters. bonus content is found by collecting the donuts, I'd highly recommend acquiring as many as possible since donut count unlocks the side text convos that say the most about what's going on in J.J.'s story...and cute outfit colors.

genuinely, if you or someone you love is going through the mental anguish of gender dysphoria, or any kind of queer identity where you/they don't have the greatest support network, please do a blind playthrough of this game. i have never been more moved in my entire life then when i played through this game for the first time. it is really hard for me to shed tears when it comes to video games or other forms of media, but this game managed to legitimately make me BALL my eyes out because of how intensely close to home it hit for me. This has become my new favorite game i have EVER played for that sole reason. 11/10.

玩完之后我竟然很难凝练出一个短句来概括这作留给我的具体第一印象。我有很多平台跳跃和平台解谜的基础，因此算玩得比较快的；几个机制让本就机动性不高的JJ小姐姐（小哥哥）尤为举步维艰。这作在情感基调上跟魂系游戏有那么一点点渺远而淡薄的联系，比如那看似谜语人、而在玩完之后豁然开朗的剧情，也比如那极度的黑暗与压抑所带来的极度的救赎。环境叙事虽不是顶级，许多背景剧情依赖文本交代，但关键意象给得很足，结构上非常自洽。 这作的视觉风格基本擦着我接受度的底线低空掠过，直到最后那章之前，审美风格用“变态”形容都不为过——也许最浓墨重彩的就是各种意义非常露骨、不带任何忌讳的自杀描写（[spoiler]讲真，这几年玩了上百部游戏作品，这作对自杀的描写真的是最露骨的；更露骨的就得去读太宰治了。另外，如果这作的血溅效果是红色，恐怕连上架都难[/spoiler]）。死亡也许没有那么痛苦，但一次次的复活、然后再将自己反反复复粉身碎骨，这种轮回之苦才是令人汗毛倒竖的。 然而在长时间的精神攻击之下，有一种新的理智似乎悄然浮现。这当然可以是很恶趣味地用自己的尸块解谜、通过让自己炎上来穿越火场等。但是 J.J. 跟玛德琳和凯茜奥不同，她（他）的策略不是谈判和解、更不是呼喊求援，而是忍耐。家人十分保守也拒绝理解，社交圈里支持的人寥寥无几，社会氛围更是十分压抑、让人无法倾诉心声。当JJ忍耐那濒死的恐怖之感许久，神经那侧求生的本能和心灵那侧压抑的自尊合而为一，她（他）迎来的也许并不是周遭任何人的改观，而是[b]一个开端和一个机会[/b]，不必扼杀心灵深处的那个声音、去让自己坦坦荡荡承认自己与拥抱自己。[spoiler]至于之后会发生什么，那就让其他作品帮 J.J. 讲完吧[/spoiler] 另外说一点杂七杂八的吧。这作似乎不只是日系，好像是个实打实的日本作品。能从这作里窥见的社会氛围非常不像西方，比如通过严加管束来对孩子表达爱意的母亲、比如非常注重学业表现的老师同学、再比如那左思右想都很日系的女朋友等。

The gameplay is flawed but the game mechanics are interesting to mess around with. A few puzzles are frustrating but most of them are cleverly designed. The writing is irregular and sometimes lacks subtlety but still manages to be deeply moving. A game full of contrasts and contradictions that I'd still wholeheartedly recommend. We desperately need more games that tell this kind of stories.

One of the most important games ever made.

The gameplay is pretty ok. It can be rather clunky at times and annoying at some points, but holy ♥♥♥♥ the story. Everything works so well even if the symbolism can overt at times. I highly recommend going into the game blind as the story does a great job slowly unraveling the themes it is exploring

The "game" part is a solid 7.5/10 experience. Possibly the best "game" SWERY ever made. The story and presentation I have, mixed feelings on? Its violence feels voyeuristic and exploitative but it can be argued that that's part of the lived experience it's trying to convey. SWERY's track record with this subject matter before and after also has me ambivalent. Ultimately, I lean positive on JJ Macfield, though. It was bold, creative and has a strong message to share, through its weird and intimate violence. Just keep in mind, all the trigger warnings.

A horror/narrative platformer game that feels like a cross between Clock Tower and Prince of Persia. Super cool dismemberment mechanics and physics. Feels really good to play and collect donuts throughout the levels. Story is very touching too. If you like Celeste or similar titles then you’ll enjoy this quite a bit. I’ve played every port of this game, Xbox, PS4, Steam and Switch. They all run pretty well but I had the least issues out of the Xbox version I’d say. Steam port is perfectly fine.

I don't think I've ever cried so much playing a game as I did with this one. The adventure and gameplay are visually brutal, the puzzles are interesting and creative. The cell phone dialogue with the other characters feels real.And all these elements help on making up a beautiful story. The narrative is presented in a very interesting way and it's message always gets to me. This is my first SWERY game and it won't be my last.

失踪:J.J. 麦克菲尔德和追忆岛：横版闯关剧情游戏，发现TGA入围名单有，所以打算试试，总体感觉一般。 1：有繁体中文字幕。 2：画质一般，部分美术还行，带血腥。 3：剧情前面云里雾里，后面原来如此，可能玩的过快，代入感一般。 4：体量正常玩7-8小时通关，全成就更久点。 5：最喜欢的是操作和解谜部分，疯狂JJ，滴血重生，上下颠倒，浴火狂奔。 6：全收集得打二周目，不能随时存档有点麻烦，死了重头打费时间。 总体来说是马马虎虎，十块钱的小游戏。