Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.
As the protagonist, you take on the role of a young photographer setting out from your isolated village to document the world around you before a mysterious cataclysm washes it all away. While cycling through the beautiful, atmospheric environments of the Tieng Valley, you can stop to capture photographs, record sounds, and collect mementos to include in your personal journal. The sense of exploration is a key draw, as the game encourages you to slow down and immerse yourself in the surroundings. You'll discover hidden paths, unique characters, and evocative details that paint a vivid picture of the world. The freedom to choose what to document allows you to create a personalized record that reflects your own interests and perspectives.
Your journal serves as a scrapbook for organizing and arranging the memories you collect. You can freely position photographs, sound recordings, sketches, and text entries within the journal, allowing you to creatively express your experience. Many reviewers praise this system, noting that it enhances the game's meditative qualities and encourages a thoughtful curation of your collection.
In contrast to many action-oriented games, this experience maintains a deliberately slow and contemplative pace. You are free to explore at your own leisure, without pressure or time constraints. This relaxed approach enables you to fully immerse yourself in the world and soak in the atmosphere, with many reviewers describing the experience as "meditative" and "relaxing".
Traversing the world on a bicycle is a key part of your journey. The attention to detail in the bicycle mechanics is often praised, with reviewers describing the cycling experience as satisfying and responsive. While occasional issues with the controls, such as getting stuck on small obstacles, are noted, the overall cycling experience is widely regarded as a highlight of the gameplay.