lots of unfair platforming and a severely unkind postgame, frankly can't bring myself to wrap up my final few cards, but it was charming enough. i'm surprised at how long i actually spent playing as it felt more like two or so hours rather than several. some of the more unsettling areas such as the black and white town and the places right before the final boss were pretty gripping, what symbolism or significance they held was pretty lost on me however and the ending itself fell pretty flat, though it left me with a feelgood message of perseverance despite its vagueity. i feel once i gain a foothold on what all of this meant it goes nowhere, at least the ride was pleasant.

music is fantastic, visuals are stellar. ripping the game to pieces with the swap tool was interesting for a little while.