High School Life vs Valiant Hearts: The Great War
High School Life
High School Life is an interactive story game that might be a bit simplistic. Instead of having a deep and well-hashed-out story, the most you'll be doing in this game is dressing up to meet and flirt with boys, and hopefully, you'll get a date to the school dance, be it Homecoming, Sadie Hawkins, Winter Formal, Valentine’s Day or the actual Prom. You don't get to spend a lot of time in the actual high school setting though, despite being a game titled as "High School Life".The characters in the game aren't very well-designed either. The boys in the game seem to look especially flat-faced and honestly, a bit on the ugly side of things. The "texting a friend" feature is pretty interesting but it would have been nice to have some sort of interaction with your BFF at school, where again, being a high-schooler, you should be spending most of your time at.
High School Life is a pretty shallow version of an interactive story game and hence, is a poor alternative to games like Episodes or Choices, but it might still be enjoyable for some players who like something simple.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a story-heavy game that details the emotional side of World War 1 through the eyes of a young German soldier and his trusty canine companion's sense of smell. Filled with challenging puzzle and generally lighthearted fun, the game delve into some of the deeper and heartbreaking aspects of war, showing players that it's not all victory and glory that are seemingly touted by movies and shows. Have a chance to virtually visit historic places and moments in time during the Great War on the Western Front, including the Battle of the Marne or the Battle of the Somme.Complete with stunning comic-like graphics, Valiant Hearts is a game with an absolutely beautiful and compelling story that will bring even the most hardened gamer to the point of tears. Honestly, the brilliant narrative alone is the perfect reason for you to grab this game.