Drink, smoke, date. Speak to the monster in your apartment. A darkly comic and haunting interactive graphic novel that explores the anxiety and loneliness of a young woman living alone through a long summer in Copenhagen.
Platforms
Android iOS Switch PC PS4Genres
Adventure Indie
Languages: English and 4 more
| Interface | Audio | Subtitles | |
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| Danish | |||
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Media
Critic Reviews
Starbit
By Sérgio MotaStilstand may be a short experience but it doesn't refrain from going deep, namely by delving into concerns about our mental health that have become more and more prominent during the global pandemic. Stilstand gets it right when it comes to capturing our attention with a captivating plot and a very relevant topic, while its art style and soundtrack encapsulate the theme without flaw. The only problem that needs to be pointed out is its length - we can only wish Stilstand was a longer game.
Nindie Spotlight
By Justin NationLife is hard, there's no question...
Pure Nintendo
By Kirstie SummersStilstand is an interactive graphic novel that accurately captures the minutiae of despair and loneliness through a darkly funny and absurdist story.
NintendoWorldReport
By Ted HazellThe feeling of being stuck emotionally and maybe favoring isolation is a common theme that many can relate to given the last 18 months we have all experienced. Tie that in with this slice of life being shared with us, and you have yourself an incredibly well written and truly unique experience. Stilstand is a brief, yet powerful story that is well worth taking the time to check out.
FingerGuns
By Sean DaviesA unique narrative framing and art style give Stilstand the tools to tell the story of one woman’s summer long existential crisis in a compelling and original way. It’s a short experience but one that’ll be deeply relatable and darkly funny to those who know the sting of anxiety and depression. This is one of 2020’s hidden gems.
