Feria d'Arles

by Tom Simpson

The Developer Says...

Molly dreams of being the bravest matador in France. Explore the city of Arles and enter the world-famous tournament. Uncover corruption, conspiracy, and a load of bull.

Players Like...

❤ Puzzle Design and Logic

Players consistently praise the puzzle design, highlighting specific examples like the "original inventory puzzles" that use "cartoon logic" similar to classic LucasArts adventures. Reviewers note the puzzles strike a careful balance, being "not too easy, not too hard" and requiring thoughtful exploration to solve without resorting to "moon logic." While a few players got stuck on certain challenges, most found the overall difficulty to be just right.

❤ Inventory Management

Reviewers single out the game's "very original" inventory system as a highlight. When players click the protagonist's backpack, the inventory opens to reveal individual items organized into different pockets - a "well-thought idea" that enhances the sense of immersion.

❤ Interactivity and Animations

Many reviews praise the high level of interactivity and detailed animations, noting the developers avoid simply describing actions off-screen. Instead, the game shows nearly every character interaction and movement through bespoke animations, helping players feel their character genuinely inhabits a living, reactive world.

❤ Exploration and Pacing

While described as a relatively short experience, players feel the 6 main locations are well-suited to the overall length. The ability to quickly fast-travel between areas is also appreciated. Reviewers generally see the pacing as well-balanced, keeping the story and puzzles moving at a good clip without feeling rushed.

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