What makes this little title even more intriguing is the fact that it takes real testimonials from people who live in real villages in remote regions of the world and uses them within the game. Just like NitW, Welcome to Elk hints at greater plots, but at its core remains about the people and the town.
This is another story-driven adventure game about a small town in Greenland almost entirely separated from the outside world. If you played Night in the Woods and want more of that type of game, Welcome to Elk will scratch that itch perfectly. Getting into the details of what makes this game so impactful would only spoil it, but if you want a personal and uplifting game, don’t let this one slip by.
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You will take control of a lost ember traveling through a mysterious world full of other lost souls while on your way to light the last campfire. Rather than an essentially endless experience focused on exploration and creating your own stories, The Last Campfire is a story- and character-driven puzzle game that has a specific theme it wants to convey to the player. In fact, it is almost the polar opposite. The Last Campfire is not nearly as ambitious as NMS, but that isn’t what it is trying to be.
While you may only know them for No Man’s Sky, Hello Games’ follow-up title was given almost no promotion or hype, perhaps due to how poorly that played out for them last time. Whether you’re tired of the same old franchises and want to experience something fresh, or are looking for a more unique and experimental game, these are the best hidden gem games you can find on the Xbox One.