Never Alone : Dayton Dissects
Channel: LIFE RPG
Date: 2014-11-23

A review of Never Alone, by E-Line and Upper One. Charming casual local co-op platforming gameplay set in the Alaskan wilderness.

You play as Nuna and a random arctic fox that decides she'll be... Never Alone. *sunglasses*

You guys should be SO glad I only realized bola and ebola sound similar on the last time I said it. I almost redid the whole video.

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Built in partnership with the Alaska Native community, Never Alone is an atmospheric puzzle platformer that explores the harsh and vibrant world of Alaska Native stories. Delve deeply into the traditional lore of the Iñupiat people of the Arctic for a game experience like no other.

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) is the first game developed in collaboration with the Iñupiat, an Alaska Native people. Nearly 40 Alaska Native elders, storytellers and community members contributed to the development of the game. Play as a young Iñupiat girl and an arctic fox as they set out to find the source of the eternal blizzard which threatens the survival of everything they have ever known. 

Guide both characters in single-player mode or play cooperatively with a friend or family member as you trek through frozen tundra, leap across treacherous ice floes, swim through underwater ice caverns, and face numerous enemies both strange and familiar in the journey to save the girl’s village. 

In this atmospheric puzzle platformer, you will explore awe-inspiring environments, perform heroic deeds, and meet legendary characters from Iñupiaq stories — all narrated by a master storyteller in the spoken Iñupiaq language. 

Play as both Nuna and Fox — Switch between the two companions at any time with one button press, or play side by side in local co-op mode*, as you rely on the unique skills of each character to succeed in your quest. Nuna can climb ladders and ropes, move heavy obstacles, and throw her bola at targets to solve puzzles. Fox can fit through small areas that Nuna can't reach, scramble up walls, and jump to great heights. 

Brave the harsh world of the Arctic — Run under, through, and atop the unstable structures of an abandoned coastal village. Explore the eerily quiet treetops of a mysterious, iced-over forest. Brave the fierce winds of the eternal blizzard. Only with the aid of Helping Spirits will Nuna and Fox have any chance of survival in a land where survival is impossible. 

Unlock fascinating video insights — Elders, storytellers, and other members of the Alaska Native community share stories and wisdom about their culture, values and the amazing Arctic world encountered by players in over 30 minutes of interviews.

A stunningly beautiful, scenic story filled with traditional lore and love from Alaska natives. The trust, adoration between the little girl and the fox is full of spirit. The mini documentary - several outside the game play were rather interesting. It was nice to see another way of life and culture. I would have loved to have been told stories like this when I was a little girl.
A game worth checking out and information to take in and value their sharing. So lovely!