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❤ Puzzles Integrated with Narrative

The game presents players with a series of unique puzzles, each one hidden within the game's surreal, hand-drawn illustrations. Solving these puzzles reveals new details about the unfolding story of the troubled young protagonist. Reviewers praised how the puzzles feel meaningfully connected to the game's themes and unsettling atmosphere, with the solutions often progressing the narrative in some way.

❤ Varied Puzzle Mechanics

The puzzles employ a variety of mechanics, ranging from manipulating objects within the illustrations to finding patterns and using dials/buttons to unveil new elements. Many reviewers noted that the early puzzles tend to be straightforward, but the difficulty gradually increases as the game progresses. This variety ensures that players must rely on their observation skills and imagination to determine the correct solutions.

❤ Lack of Guidance Can Be a Pro or Con

The game provides no tutorials or hints to assist players, which some found rewarding as it forced them to closely examine the illustrations and think critically. However, others felt this lack of guidance could occasionally lead to "moon-logic" solutions that required excessive trial-and-error.

❤ Concise, Cohesive Experience

Despite the opaque nature of some puzzles, the overall pacing of the gameplay was widely praised. Typically taking 1-2 hours to complete, the game offers a relatively short but impactful experience, allowing the puzzle-driven narrative to unfold at a comfortable rate. This concise length was seen as well-suited to the game's structure, creating a cohesive experience where the gameplay and story reinforce one another.