Pros: Extremely charming and creative. Visually beautiful, and makes excellent use of the PS4 controller both for game mechanics and as a story element. Drawing things that then show up in the world like butterfly wings and snowflakes gives you a surprisingly potent sense of personal investment, like you've put something of yourself in the game. Phenomenal ending.
Cons: Beneath the impeccable style and charm is a fairly mediocre 3D platformer in terms of level design and mechanics. Definitely has some good mechanical ideas, but the game's style is really carrying the experience overall.
Controls are slightly less precise than they should be, they aren't a problem 97% of the time, but a 3% problem rate is more than this type of game should have.
Game is a bit too long, feels like it overstays its welcome a bit. Eventually, even the delightful style becomes normal and you're left with just the platforming. I think the game would benefit a lot if it was 20 or 30% shorter.
Cons: Beneath the impeccable style and charm is a fairly mediocre 3D platformer in terms of level design and mechanics. Definitely has some good mechanical ideas, but the game's style is really carrying the experience overall.
Controls are slightly less precise than they should be, they aren't a problem 97% of the time, but a 3% problem rate is more than this type of game should have.
Game is a bit too long, feels like it overstays its welcome a bit. Eventually, even the delightful style becomes normal and you're left with just the platforming. I think the game would benefit a lot if it was 20 or 30% shorter.