djbradford
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Fascinated with the potential of games as immersive, transcendent art rather than vapid skinner boxes. My reviewing criteria reflect factors such as creative ambition, narrative scope, philosophical richness, and technical excellence.
Fascinated with the potential of games as immersive, transcendent art rather than vapid skinner boxes. My reviewing criteria reflect factors such as creative ambition, narrative scope, philosophical richness, and technical excellence.
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A wonderfully well-researched, historically-interested little gem of a game!
This is, quite simply, the best puzzle game I've ever played. This is due not only to the puzzles themselves (which strike a wonderful balance of simplicity and challenge), but also to the wonderful world that has been crafted around them. Every corner is considered- every new vista revealing a new marvelous wonder- unpeeling one layer after another. The fact that this experience is consistent all the way through to the end is a sheer testament to the creative will. What more is there left to say, but that upon finishing this masterpiece, one wishes they could play it all over again for the first time.
This is a creative marvel of an indie game- bursting at the seams with playful warmth and the celebration of childlike wonder. The in-game "manual" mechanic alone is worth the price of admission. Pair that with a respectable combat system and robust reward for player engagement, and you have quite a winner on your hands. I'm very excited to see what this team does next.