Complete playthrough. Paperbark tells a simple but charming story of a hungry wombat out foraging for food, but finding itself in the midst of a summer wildfire. Probably the standout feature here is the watercolour artstyle, which is genuinely beautiful and effectively showcases some of the diversity of Australian wildlife; the developer's passion for this natural world is clear to see. At well under an hour to play through from scratch and only limited interactivity beyond that of a typical 'walking simulator', even with a set of collectibles to extend that Paperbark won't last long - but it's a decently enjoyable, well-made experience all the same.

Reviewed on Jan 02, 2023


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