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❤ Observing Neighbors as a Wheelchair-Bound Detective

As the retired detective Robert Conway, players observe their neighbors in the Dahlia View neighborhood from the vantage point of Conway's apartment window. Using Conway's camera, players can zoom in and eavesdrop on the residents, gathering clues and suspicious behaviors that may aid the investigation into a missing child. Reviewers praised this "Rear Window"-inspired mechanic, noting that it creates a compelling sense of voyeurism and detective work.

❤ Navigating Tight Spaces and Solving Observational Puzzles

Confined to a wheelchair, players must navigate Conway through the apartments of his neighbors, sneaking in when the residents are away. Reviewers highlighted the clever way the wheelchair limitation is used to create puzzle-solving challenges, as players must figure out how to access high shelves and tight spaces to find important evidence. The game features a variety of observational puzzles, such as piecing together torn documents, repairing faulty electronics, and matching evidence to build a case. Reviewers appreciated the logical, reasonably challenging nature of these puzzles, which felt integrated into the detective story.

❤ Visually Organizing the Investigation on the Evidence Board

As players discover new clues and pieces of information, they can pin them up on a corkboard evidence board and start making connections. Reviewers noted that this mechanic was more engaging and intuitive than traditional deduction mini-games, as it encouraged players to actively synthesize the information they had gathered.

❤ Immersive Storytelling Complementing the Gameplay

The game's strong storytelling and cinematic presentation were praised by reviewers as a key strength. The voice acting, music, and detailed environmental design were highlighted for creating a deeply immersive atmosphere, making the gameplay mechanics feel seamlessly integrated into the unfolding narrative.

❤ Accessibility Options and Control Scheme Feedback

While some players found the wheelchair movement mechanics clunky and frustrating, others felt it added an appropriate level of challenge and realism to the experience. The developers were praised for including a variety of control schemes and accessibility options, though a few reviewers noted that the default control setup could use some refinement to feel more intuitive.