When comparing Glitchhikers vs Kairo, the Slant community recommends Kairo for most people. In the question“What are the best PC games that focus on narrative, atmosphere, exploration and avoid combat?” Kairo is ranked 12th while Glitchhikers is ranked 16th. The most important reason people chose Kairo is:
There is no interactive button to control all one needs to do is walk around in order to solve the games puzzles, such as walking over particular tiles or bumping into objects.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Almost a philosophical experience
There is not much to accomplish in the game, it is more an experience where the player is guided through a philosophical journey of nighttime driving, loneliness and isolation.
Pro Weird interactions
Throughout the game you will be picking up strange characters who are hitchhikers, through conversations with these hitchhikers you will be partaking in even stranger conversations that you are giving the power to choose your responses to. This makes for a very unique experience that is not often seen in a game.
Pro Easy controls
There is no interactive button to control all one needs to do is walk around in order to solve the games puzzles, such as walking over particular tiles or bumping into objects.
Pro Interesting mix of architecture and colors
The game feature different areas that have completely different feels to them due to the use of architecture and colors. One are may look like a temple and use the color blue a lot while another may use modern architecture of concrete blocks and use the color red a lot. This makes for areas that are not only different in looks but gives a sense of exploration as you never know what will be next.
Cons
Con Very short
The game only lasts about 15 minutes per playthrough and so makes for a very short experience.
Con Story feels flat
The game really focuses on ambiance and looks more so than story, which means if one wants an entertaining story this may not be the game for them.