Thirty Flights of Loving

Blendo Games

Rank: #3 / 6
Released: 2012
Studio: Blendo Games
Genre: adventure video game, walking simulator

At a glance

Thirty Flights of Loving is a short first-person adventure from Blendo Games, released in 2012. Its main story runs about 20 minutes and follows a heist that goes wrong, with schemers and criminals among the characters you encounter. The package also includes Gravity Bone, a 20-minute prequel, and developer commentary for Thirty Flights of Loving. An original soundtrack by Chris Remo is included. The game is listed as an adventure, casual and indie title on Steam, and its features include single-player, commentary and Family Sharing. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. The included commentary offers another way to engage with the short story, while the prequel adds a separate piece of context alongside it. Thirty Flights of Loving is a compact narrative experience rather than a long campaign, with its brief runtime and heist premise clearly defining the scope.

Who it is for

Suited to solo players looking for a brief first-person story, especially those interested in a heist narrative or developer commentary. The included prequel gives the package another short story to explore.

What is good

Includes a 20-minute prequel.
Developer commentary is included.
Original soundtrack by Chris Remo.
Available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

What to know first

Main story runs about 20 minutes.
Single-player only.

Verdict

Thirty Flights of Loving is a compact first-person narrative package with a prequel and commentary. Its short runtime is a defining part of the experience, so it is best suited to players seeking a brief story rather than a long campaign.