WTMG’s Heidi Hawes: “I wanted to like I Am Dead, I really did. There are aspects of the game I enjoyed, such as the deeper themes to some of the memories and the sense of a genuine small town community. However, with nothing else to do except find hidden objects and peer through things, the gameplay quickly felt repetitive and tedious. It also feels disjointed, as most of the game focuses on the smaller interactions with Shelmerston’s locals, but the overarching plot takes a drastic turn that doesn’t fit with the overall tone of the game. There’s absolutely no challenge in I Am Dead, aside from the easily missable riddles. I understand that some games are about the journey and not the challenge, but most of I Am Dead is a bore. If you’re looking for a casual and uplifting gaming experience about death and finding yourself, try Spiritfarer instead.”
