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❤ Narrative Gameplay

As the player, you alternate between controlling adult Mimi in the present day and her younger self during a summer vacation at her grandmother's house. This linear structure guides you through 8 distinct chapters, unfolding the narrative at your own pace. Exploration and interaction with the environment allow you to gradually piece together the details of Mimi's past and the complicated relationship with her family. The story unfolds through a combination of dialogue, written journal entries, and environmental storytelling, giving you the freedom to discover the deeper meaning behind the events.

❤ Scrapbooking and Collectibles

A key mechanic is the scrapbooking system. As you explore the grandmother's home and the surrounding countryside, you collect photographs, sounds, stickers, and words. You can then use these items to create personalized pages in Mimi's journal, serving as a memento of your journey. Collecting all the available items for each chapter allows you to fully populate the journal, unlocking additional achievements and a deeper sense of connection to Mimi's experiences.

❤ Interactivity and Mini-Games

The game also features light interactivity and simple mini-games, such as cooking, repairing toys, and luring a cat. While the controls can feel a bit clunky at times, these activities provide a pleasant change of pace and allow you to directly participate in Mimi's childhood memories, accompanied by gentle animations and satisfying sound effects.

❤ Pacing and Exploration

Dordogne is designed to be a relatively short but impactful experience, with most players completing it in 4-6 hours. The linear progression ensures a focused and cohesive narrative journey, while the beautifully rendered watercolor landscapes, filled with interactive elements and collectibles, invite you to slow down and savor the details of each environment. This pacing, combined with the scrapbooking system, encourages a contemplative and reflective playstyle, though some may have wished for more open-ended exploration.