Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina) Review (PS5)

In the increasingly diverse landscape of narrative-driven games, Two Falls stands out as a rare title that dares to explore more than just the surface of storytelling. Created by the indie studio Unreliable Narrators, it offers a contemplative experience rooted in cultural reflection, historical drama, and emotional introspection.

Set in 17th-century Canada—a time and place of collision between indigenous communities and French colonizers—the game is less about traditional mechanics and more about meaningful encounters and evolving perspectives. This means that Two Falls is a perfect example of the game genre that some like to call “walking simulators”, focusing on emotion and atmosphere rather than a complex gameplay.

At its heart, Two Falls tells a dual story. Players take turns stepping into the shoes of Jeanne, a devout French woman stranded alone in the Canadian wilderness after a shipwreck, and Maikan, a young Innu man dealing with supernatural disturbances t...