I'm a British writer who loves indies, reviewing games regardless of platform or budget, with a soft spot for anything retro. I'm also a BAFTA, Gamescom, and Indie Cup judge.
has an identity problem. On one hand, it’s a cozy, story-led tale that explores your relationship with your mother through her letters and photos. On the other, it’s a challenging, often unforgiving point-and-click experience that refuses to hold your hand. Still, somehow, it works., combining it with popular, traditional puzzle mechanics to create a delightful little game that makes you work hard to get through it, without ever feeling cynical or condescending.
If you have any hint of cynicism in your body, these sections will probably feel saccharine-sweet. Luckily, they eventually give way to a wider experience that isn't so steeped in over-sentimentality: you, sat in a fixed position, complete beautifully realized escape room challenges through puzzles, observation, and archetypal point-and-click mechanics.Controls are simple but frustrating.
However, with patience, you’ll eventually figure out each challenge. Levels have few moving or interactive parts, meaning you won’t be distracted from your immediate task. You’ll do better with good eyesight, though–it’s sometimes difficult to see important clues, especially ones you can’t get closer to with your cursor, but you just need to remember the zoom function on your camera.
Everything is tied together with a great soundtrack, solid voice acting, and spectacular hand-drawn art to create one of the more distinct, special indie games of 2024. It may appear to be a sleepy experience, but it’s certainly not one to sleep on.Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space.
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