Relationships feel rushed, especially when it comes to romance and forgiveness.

It has a good amount of suspense and tension as you try to figure out what really happened with their mother, but Tell Me Why’s three-part arc moves at an over-accelerated pace. While Tyler and Alyson’s exchanges are what make the experience, the same can’t be said for the overall story. Dontnod does a great job at surfacing memories that showcase how special their relationship is, since they only had each other growing up. Tyler and Alyson’s bond is powerful and sincere, and I enjoyed every scene between the two of them, whether it was just banter or facing their difficult past. While happy to be reunited, the occasion hits a somber note since they must prepare to sell their deceased mother’s house – which also means confronting the tragic event that caused her demise and separated them all those years ago. Tell Me Why centers on twins Tyler and Alyson, who are brought back together after being separated for a decade. For all these steps forward, this game still stumbles with some portrayals and plot holes. Tell Me Why showcases this quandary Tyler breaks new ground as a transgender protagonist, but Dontnod also delves into topics such as grief, panic disorder, and the importance of therapy. On the other hand, this is new territory, and there’s still plenty to learn.

On one hand, this is admirable the studio has helped push the medium forward in the stories it can tell, exploring challenging subjects like mental health and racism. Developer Dontnod doesn’t shy away from difficult topics, even if it means some missteps along the way.

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