The Vale: Shadow of the Crown

I know the point but I still prefer to play video games with graphics

Though a bit clumsy in some elements it was an absolutley unique experience that I whole heartedly recommend.

Great game. Makes you see the world with different eyes and it is a beutiful world. i can't wait for the sequel.

The Vale is fantastically designed with characters and story that made me tear up multiple times. Also, the narration is just amazing.

They don't call me Blind Prophet for nuthin'.

I'm not blind, yet I'm enjoying the game all the same. It's incredibly interesting to play, the story is good and the combat just works.

I went blindly (heh, pun intended) into this game knowing absolutely nothing about it, and honestly that’s probably the best way to experience it. For a title that had me staring at my own face reflected in a black screen long enough to motivate me to buy better-quality drapes to reduce glare, I was surprised by just how enjoyable it was. What really impressed me is how confident the game is in its design. It doesn’t try to compensate for the lack of visuals with gimmicks; it fully commits to audio storytelling, and that commitment pays off. Instead of reacting to visuals, you react purely to sound; footsteps, voices, combat cues, then your imagination does most of the heavy lifting. Combat, exploration, and navigation all rely on audio cues, and once it clicks, it’s incredibly immersive.

The story and mechanics themselves are serviceable, though nothing exciting, and it very slightly overstays its welcome, but the presentation (or, rather, the complete lack thereof) makes for a very unique experience that I do believe is very much worth checking out for gamers of all stripes.

What an experience!

This was an amazing experience and had me hooked from start to finish. It’s refreshing to see a studio put it not only an accessible game but one put together with such care. The game sees you navigate a 500 mile journey as a blind warrior princess using audio only, fighting bandits and beasts and exploring small villages. The 3d audio is immersive and the combat is satisfying. I picked this up as part of a humble bundle and, honestly, I nearly didn’t play it. I’m glad iI did. Genuinely one of the best and most unique games I’ve played. Definitely recommend this but please note the game 100% needs a good pair of headphones to enjoy properly.