Platforms
- PCMar 14, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.179 Players
- PlayStation 5Mar 14, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox Series X|SMar 14, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Mar 14, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox OneMar 14, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMar 14, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- AndroidOct 3, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.4106 Players
- iOSOct 3, 2023NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.6133 Players
12 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- The value you get for your money is unquestionable. The Wreck offers not just hours of engaging gameplay but also the potential for multiple playthroughs, each uncovering new layers of the story. The game’s peaceful visuals and moving soundtrack immerse players in Junon’s world, making every decision feel significant and each emotional moment hits home.
Vince Zyle Cunanan · Nov 13, 2023 Reviewed onRead full review - Overall, while The Wreck is a visually creative and narratively rich game that offers a unique storytelling experience, it fails to make the player put together the story in a satisfying way. It is interesting to view Junon’s memories and see her reactions to the world. But she is often so one-note that it is difficult to connect with her, and the experience of reviewing the memories of the wreck eventually devolves into more of a chore than a fun puzzle
JAMES BELL · Nov 04, 2023 Reviewed on AndRead full review - The Wreck is exactly what I was hoping for as a next step from the creators of Bury me, my Love. The same high quality writing and storytelling is here intact, but now with a budget that allows for much more compelling visuals and audio. More importantly, it tells a meaningful story of painful introspection and does so with grace, style, and a lot more nuance than most other games that have tried to do something similar.
Campbell Bird · Oct 10, 2023 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - The Wreck isn’t a good game just because of what’s in it and how it’s portrayed. The Wreck isn’t a bad game because it fumbles certain elements of satisfaction. It’s the type of experience that sparks interpretation, discussion and pondering, even now as I type these words. A testament to the world’s absurdity, the cycles we find ourselves in, the attempts to escape, and knowing how it shapes you as a person.
SAMIEE "GUTTERPUNK" TEE · Mar 23, 2023 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Rounding things off, this is possibly one of the most deeply emotional gaming experiences out there and boasts an art style that works perfectly for a visual novel. As well as serving up a unique game mechanic this is an inexpensive title that could easily go unnoticed in this world of AAA behemoths, but hopefully, it will get the attention that it rightly deserves. Delivering a truly different gaming experience, fans of the genre are sure to appreciate what is on offer here.
Harm0nica · Mar 22, 2023 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - It’s real. It’s raw. It doesn’t try to sugar-coat how brutal grief – and human emotions as a whole – can be. It tells its story in a beautiful way, and while there are no major plot twists or huge, action-packed moments, it kept us hooked from start to finish. The Wreck might not be a technical marvel, but it’s clear that The Pixel Hunt have mastered the art of human storytelling.
Kim Snaith · Mar 14, 2023 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - The Wreck is definitely not a game for everyone. Admittedly, it’s pretty tough to get through, for a variety of reasons. It has a somewhat slow start, which might turn some people off. It also covers several mature topics and themes, such as grief, death, self-harm, and toxic relationships. However, for those who love a compelling narrative, The Wreck has that in spades.
Heidi Hawes · Mar 14, 2023 Reviewed on PCRead full review - After all the pieces have been placed and THE END is scrawled onto Junon's script, there's a true sense of finality once the last dialogue choice is made. While the draft is complete, it's also somewhat at odds with its cyclical structure. How it explores these themes – the recurring cycles of trauma, reckoning with losing a loved one, the inability to fully appreciate events in the moment – and marries them with its limited mechanics can be red meat for good YouTube essays.
Lee Mehr · Apr 14, 2023 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - It’s a great and emotional story – I’d say fabulous, but I feel like it doesn’t fit the mood. The emotions and experiences you go through with Junon are raw and very well written. She doesn’t hide her feelings no matter how heavy they are but we see her grow and get past her roadblocks. The Wreck is very well written with the occasional slice of comedy to lighten up the darkness.
Holly Alice · Mar 14, 2023 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - It’s too structured and symmetrical, making it feel less like a story and more like a syllabus of homework tasks. Everything gets repeated, to the degree that the team could probably take a machete to half of The Wreck and still have too much left over. And it flits like a moth to moments of sadness, without any light in between, making it occasionally arduous.
Dave Ozzy · Mar 14, 2023 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
In this 3D visual novel, follow failed screenwriter Junon as she attempts to make it through the most pivotal day in her life. Relive the past, alter the present, and embrace the future, or without your help, Junon’s story might end in a wreck.
At 36, Junon’s life is in pieces: her career has stalled, she’s emotionally numb, and her personal life is falling apart. Things come to a head when she’s called to the ER to find her estranged mother in a critical condition. This is the most important day of Junon’s life, and unless something changes, it might be her last.
Relive the Past.
Experience Junon’s memories and piece together the story of her past, including the tragic secret that lies at its centre.
Alter the Present.
Use your understanding of Junon’s trauma to change how she navigates the day, unlocking new dialogue options and healing broken relationships.
Embrace the Future.
When you’re at rock bottom, there’s nowhere to go but up. Help Junon find peace with herself and discover the humor, beauty and hope that lie even on life’s bleakest days.
• A deep, intimate narrative
• Dialogs that feel real and nuanced
• 10 memories to explore
• Elegant art style
• Game fully dubbed in English
Developer: The Pixel Hunt