Set in a wintry wasteland, this alternate-history game presents a fascinating scenario of what might have been as well as an in-depth examination of bereavement. Instead of culminating in Allied victory, World War II dragged on for decades and only resulted in nuclear destruction. Following the death of his mother in 1980, a 12-year-old lad stumbles across a bunker built by the Nazis to preserve their so-called Thousand-Year Reich. Convinced the complex contains answers about his parentage, he explores it at length, eventually receiving some guidance from an unseen woman with whom he communicates by intercom. Grown-ups will find the movement mechanics of this walking simulator title slow but its story and artwork engrossing. As for kids, both challenging topics and references to non scriptural beliefs make this an inappropriate choice for them. Playable on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows. Bloody and disturbing images, mature themes and references, occasional rough and coarse language. The Catholic News Service classification is A-III — adults. Not rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
Paradise Lost
