Man…I complete only three games in nine months of owning my PS5; I leave to India for ten days during which my experience is the exact opposite of that provided by modern American divertive comforts. I travel 30 hours straight (directly following a very long day at the Taj Mahal) and I come home looking to relax by enjoying some of those sorely missed diversions, and manage to complete two of the games in less than a half hour of play. I knew I was close, but not that close!

This is a beautiful game to look at, and the emotive power of its metaphors is quite striking, even if it is one that didn’t keep me super engaged. I’m not entirely sure how I feel about games that minimize or eliminate conflict, but I do appreciate what this game was going for.

Completed in 9 hours of play.