sonflower
2023
other than some clipping, i unexpectedly loved this game. it's incredibly self aware, leaning into the cheesy anime tropes in a delightfully satirical manner. telling myself it's satire, especially after Three Houses, is the only thing that let the story and characters be fun. it's not deep in the slightest, but that's fine.
it was entertaining and the battles were a lot of fun - the graphics and maps are infinitely better than in three houses. i love the map variation! and it sometimes had me stuck in satisfying ways.
yeah, it could have had more emphasis on relationships, but i found that it didn't detract from the whole as i was aware going in. it isn't exactly a masterpiece but i had a great time which was the whole point!!
it was entertaining and the battles were a lot of fun - the graphics and maps are infinitely better than in three houses. i love the map variation! and it sometimes had me stuck in satisfying ways.
yeah, it could have had more emphasis on relationships, but i found that it didn't detract from the whole as i was aware going in. it isn't exactly a masterpiece but i had a great time which was the whole point!!
2014
I've knocked a half star off for the six times a glitch caused me to have to reopen the game within three hours and for the two story aspects that required having to do things in a particular order with no indication that this was the case, but otherwise this game is absolutely charming!!!
It's such a love letter to the past, soft and nostalgic and overflowing with care. It got straight to my heart. I also couldn't help but smile when one of the characters spoke of where my Scottish ancestors also came from. 💙
Slow, sleepy, full of heart. Some people didn't like it for its themes are quite in your face, but these honest reflections did nothing but make me appreciate how candid the whole game feels! It's definitely worth a play through.
It's such a love letter to the past, soft and nostalgic and overflowing with care. It got straight to my heart. I also couldn't help but smile when one of the characters spoke of where my Scottish ancestors also came from. 💙
Slow, sleepy, full of heart. Some people didn't like it for its themes are quite in your face, but these honest reflections did nothing but make me appreciate how candid the whole game feels! It's definitely worth a play through.
2017
Short and sweet, if you've ever dreamt of wandering through the rich textures, tones, and shapes of a charming children's book, this game is for you. It took me one relaxing hour to play through and I played without VR. Everything also makes a musical tone which I found beautiful! I occasionally had small struggles with the controls, but otherwise it was a lovely and worthwhile experience. <3
2019
adorable, cozy, and heartwarming! quite simple, but that's part of its charm. i only wish the game was longer - i loved meeting all the characters and flying around as a lil bird (:
2021
the main villain i found more annoying than entertaining and the episodic format feels slightly unfulfilling due to a lack of overall conclusion (and the conclusion for the chapter is super predictable), but the music is top notch, the humour is charming as expected, and the ending left me curious for and excited about the upcoming chapters! plus it gay
2020
While occasionally the pacing is a bit awkward, this game is a masterpiece regardless. Awesome music, adorable characters, a delicate balance between uplifting and the terrifying, plenty of mystery, and a heartbreaking and beautiful story that isn't afraid to hit hard are just a handful of reasons why you should play this game. Take the content warnings it comes with into consideration, but, if you feel you can play this game, you should do it.
2019
stunning pixel art and a wonderfully creepy darkness!! it's such a unique little experience. the body horror levels are also top notch. as a heads up, it touches on themes of low self worth and death, so just be mindful when you go in