Norco
Norco is a Southern Gothic point-and-click adventure with a quality of writing all-too rarely seen in video games. This is a tale about returning to a childhood home in the wake of a death, and discovering a community that is fracturing at its seams. Its magical realism-led depiction of the real-world town of Norco, on the banks of the Mississippi, delivers a subtle science fiction take on our current plight of poverty, environmental destruction, and isolationism. And yet, it does all of this without ever wagging a finger, or feeling like it’s delivering a “cautionary tale.” It’s compellingly smart, superbly told, and features some stunning pixel art.
Playable On: PC
Rough Average Playtime: 7 hours
