Thought this would be up my alley as a short puzzle game with cultural horror themes, but it seemed to fall short. The puzzles failed to get more interesting and the memory levels were a really fascinating idea but after the second one they seemed to regress in complexity, which was a huge disappointment for such a great concept. The setting and narrative were great, and the lore was fascinating, but I still found myself losing grip on the game near the ending, despite it being a short experience.
There were also bugs - I lost several minutes of progress at least 2-3 times after getting in a bad state or thinking the game saved when it hadn't really.
There were also bugs - I lost several minutes of progress at least 2-3 times after getting in a bad state or thinking the game saved when it hadn't really.
I feel like it's probably great if you like 2D puzzle games like this.
Like the original and fresh setting as well as the art style. Some of the puzzles were fun to figure out as well. However, the gameplay mechanics are a bit confusing and took a lot of time to get used to. Could have been better tutorialized.
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Very concise and well-crafted experience. The puzzles were engaging without being too difficult, the narrative had its twists and surprisingly emotional moments. The game respects your time and cut on unnecessary backtracking or exploration. The length was just perfect - not too short and didn't overstay its welcome.
But perhaps the best aspect of The Rewinder is its setting - it's heavily based into Chinese folklore, its mythology and deities. The game deals with this in a very digestible and approachable way, with tons of glossary entries and expositive dialogue which don't feel out of place and helps us (speaking as a westerner myself) get immersed into its rich lore. I love when a media piece allows us a window into the culture and customs of a different people.
The game oozes passion and feels a labor of love. Big props to Misty Mountain Studio!
But perhaps the best aspect of The Rewinder is its setting - it's heavily based into Chinese folklore, its mythology and deities. The game deals with this in a very digestible and approachable way, with tons of glossary entries and expositive dialogue which don't feel out of place and helps us (speaking as a westerner myself) get immersed into its rich lore. I love when a media piece allows us a window into the culture and customs of a different people.
The game oozes passion and feels a labor of love. Big props to Misty Mountain Studio!