It’s storytelling that drew me into gaming. In fact, these days, I’d argue that video games offer the most impactful form of storytelling, weaving complex narratives built around the player's complicity and involvement. It’s with all of this in mind that I tell you that I’ve had my eye on Lifeline Games’ upcoming Deer & Boy for a good long while.

You see, almost every game pitches itself as narrative-driven these days, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll pack an emotional punch. Deer & Boy, however, looks poised to do just that with a premise boasting great ambition. This upcoming “poetic cinematic platformer” is built around the idea that “silence speaks louder than words”, offering up a moving silent story (its soundtrack aside). Well, having now been hands-on with a small slice of

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