Sights & Sounds
- Graphically, it looks outstanding for an indie. The city in which the game takes place is a visual feast from the dank sewers to the scenic college campus
- I loved the variation in the signboard person motif. Your little man or woman will change appearance depending on the sign you're standing on, so the visuals stay fresh despite the simplistic design choice
- The music stays thematically appropriate but tends lighthearted throughout
Story & Vibes
- It's pretty much a straight up puzzle game. If there's a story, it flew well below my radar
- The vibes more or less follow the visuals and music. When you're moving along the streets, the music is cheery to match the sunny visuals. When you're traversing the subways, the lighting and soundtrack take on a more serious, gritty tone
- I did not expect the "twist" at the end of the game. I won't spoil it here, but it's a pretty cool surprise that comes out of nowhere
Playability & Replayability
- As far as puzzle platformers go, this one leans far more heavily into the puzzles than the platforming. Contrary to the deviousness of some of the puzzle design, you're not going to have to dodge too many obstacles or make difficult jumps very often
- Although the puzzles begin easy and become pretty tricky by the end of the game, what lies between is a little uneven in its difficulty. Some of the puzzles preceding the penultimate chapter are surprisingly simple
- Although it'll probably be a while, I wouldn't mind playing this one again. Sure, you'll almost certainly get all your achievements on the first playthrough, but the game is interesting enough visually and mechanically to warrant a second look down the road
Overall Impressions & Performance
- All in all, this game was a pleasant surprise. The trailer and reviews definitely made me optimistic, but my expectations were still exceeded
- In spite of the good times, it's a little on the pricey side for a game you can 100% in 4-6 hours
- The game won't tax your system too badly and ran very well
Final Verdict
- 8.5/10. The price is a touch steep and would benefit from a more natural progression in difficulty, but there's enough fresh ideas here to make it stand out in a crowded genre. Definitely worth picking up for the right price
- Graphically, it looks outstanding for an indie. The city in which the game takes place is a visual feast from the dank sewers to the scenic college campus
- I loved the variation in the signboard person motif. Your little man or woman will change appearance depending on the sign you're standing on, so the visuals stay fresh despite the simplistic design choice
- The music stays thematically appropriate but tends lighthearted throughout
Story & Vibes
- It's pretty much a straight up puzzle game. If there's a story, it flew well below my radar
- The vibes more or less follow the visuals and music. When you're moving along the streets, the music is cheery to match the sunny visuals. When you're traversing the subways, the lighting and soundtrack take on a more serious, gritty tone
- I did not expect the "twist" at the end of the game. I won't spoil it here, but it's a pretty cool surprise that comes out of nowhere
Playability & Replayability
- As far as puzzle platformers go, this one leans far more heavily into the puzzles than the platforming. Contrary to the deviousness of some of the puzzle design, you're not going to have to dodge too many obstacles or make difficult jumps very often
- Although the puzzles begin easy and become pretty tricky by the end of the game, what lies between is a little uneven in its difficulty. Some of the puzzles preceding the penultimate chapter are surprisingly simple
- Although it'll probably be a while, I wouldn't mind playing this one again. Sure, you'll almost certainly get all your achievements on the first playthrough, but the game is interesting enough visually and mechanically to warrant a second look down the road
Overall Impressions & Performance
- All in all, this game was a pleasant surprise. The trailer and reviews definitely made me optimistic, but my expectations were still exceeded
- In spite of the good times, it's a little on the pricey side for a game you can 100% in 4-6 hours
- The game won't tax your system too badly and ran very well
Final Verdict
- 8.5/10. The price is a touch steep and would benefit from a more natural progression in difficulty, but there's enough fresh ideas here to make it stand out in a crowded genre. Definitely worth picking up for the right price