In it, you take control of a little gnome who sets out on an adventure after a magical flute lands in front of his home. The game just oozes charm from every pore. And I’ve never bought a game soundtrack before. I liked the music so much I bought it so I could listen while I write this review.
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I had my iPad on my lap with the speakers on full blast and just got completely immersed in the game. And sadly, iCloud syncs are currently broken, so I couldn’t access it on my iPhone when I was out. I spent most of a gorgeous weekend inside because I couldn’t pull myself away from the game. It’s exactly how I like my puzzles - playful, laid back, and logical but requiring some trial and and error. It’s just the perfect blend of fun, charm, and cleverness, without any frustration or tedium. And I’m not really sure anything else in the game topped that. That puzzle was where I first thought, “wow, this is something special.” It’s definitely one of the most memorable puzzles I’ve encountered in all my adventure gaming years. And the mistakes are entertaining, such as when the deer gets eaten by a giant squid. You mess around, make some mistakes, but work it all out eventually. Based on what’s there, you make an educated guess of what the goal is.
They’re static drawings when you first see them, but place them in the tray you’re given and they come to life. There are some hunters, a fisherman, some animals, water, fire, and other cards. It’s a card game, where you’re given ten cards without any instructions. The point where the game first hooked me was the second puzzle I solved.