To have the settings describe mental states is a smart idea. For me this was the most well done thing in the game. The visuals show the hand of an artist, the music was ok, while the rain/snow/leaves animations get most of the applauds. And the fact that there is no doubt about each setting's meaning cotributes a great deal to the success of this idea's implementation. However, I felt that the lightnings in the anger scene could have been more clearly represented.

When considering the choice of puzzles one should not lose from sight the fact that all happens in Amber's mind. Some actions are related to less obvious mental connections but such elements also have less meaning in moving from one stage of the game to another. They are more dream like.

The characters are few and I felt that some of them could have been better defined. The gargoyles have their tradition. But I had problems understanding the trees as a choice of Amber for inner dialog. More puzz

To have the settings describe mental states is a smart idea. For me this was the most well done thing in the game. The visuals show the hand of an artist, the music was ok, while the rain/snow/leaves animations get most of the applauds. And the fact that there is no doubt about each setting's meaning cotributes a great deal to the success of this idea's implementation. However, I felt that the lightnings in the anger scene could have been more clearly represented.

When considering the choice of puzzles one should not lose from sight the fact that all happens in Amber's mind. Some actions are related to less obvious mental connections but such elements also have less meaning in moving from one stage of the game to another. They are more dream like.

The characters are few and I felt that some of them could have been better defined. The gargoyles have their tradition. But I had problems understanding the trees as a choice of Amber for inner dialog. More puzzling for me was the ghoul. And this is because it may stand for Fio's disease/death-from-disease or just a mental voice that tortures Amber's consciousness. Perhaps the author combined both meanings.The character is important because it demands much attention through the extensive monologue in the beginning when the plot is defined.

Generally one cannot speak of individual weaker aspects of the game. For me, there were some weaker points here and there in the flow of the story. But I cannot say that I understood all metaphors. I think that the human shapes could have used a better design, more according to their feelings perhaps.

An artistic achievement of this caliber is garanteed to have a large audience. It is in the power of talented game makers to use their work to give constructive examples that players can translate in their real lives. It is good to show the people what happens to them but a work of art can achieve more.

In a word, beautiful.

In a word, beautiful.

I only wish that it lasted longer. I wrote more on the game page.

I only wish that it lasted longer. I wrote more on the game page.

This game was truly excellent. The storyline was original and the soundtrack was great! Its really rare that you come across a game nowadays that doesn't force you to go against your morals and do generally screwed up things that otherwise you wouldn't do. I liked that it was about friendship and love of another person. I only wish that it lasted longer. I would rate this game 10 mugs if I could.

This game was truly excellent. The storyline was original and the soundtrack was great! Its really rare that you come across a game nowadays that doesn't force you to go against your morals and do generally screwed up things that otherwise you wouldn't do. I liked that it was about friendship and love of another person. I only wish that it lasted longer. I would rate this game 10 mugs if I could.

I enjoyed the game, the visuals were spectacular, thought the puzzles needed a little more work. Did I mention that the visuals were spectacular?!

I enjoyed the game, the visuals were spectacular, thought the puzzles needed a little more work. Did I mention that the visuals were spectacular?!

Excellent game. Not only was the gameplay itself wonderful - logical puzzles, nice pacing, good music - but it managed to really evoke emotions from me, which I find to be really rare in gaming.

I highly recommend this game and will, myself, be seeing what else the authors have put out there, because I want more.

Excellent game. Not only was the gameplay itself wonderful - logical puzzles, nice pacing, good music - but it managed to really evoke emotions from me, which I find to be really rare in gaming.

I highly recommend this game and will, myself, be seeing what else the authors have put out there, because I want more.

Beautiful game!
Also in a technical sense: astonishing backgrounds (the trees and later the animated leaves are fantastic), amazing music and super voice acting!

Beautiful game!
Also in a technical sense: astonishing backgrounds (the trees and later the animated leaves are fantastic), amazing music and super voice acting!

Nice (with background and voices outstanding for an indie game). I personally think it could have delivered the message better without the final exposition, which ruins the moment a bit.
These kind of games are hit or miss depending on the audience; being short, download it now and judge for yourself!

Nice (with background and voices outstanding for an indie game). I personally think it could have delivered the message better without the final exposition, which ruins the moment a bit.
These kind of games are hit or miss depending on the audience; being short, download it now and judge for yourself!

The game hit home for me, because i've experienced something similar.

The game hit home for me, because i've experienced something similar.

A few minutes into the game, I got goosebumps. The "story" looks random, but in the end, it all makes sense.

A few minutes into the game, I got goosebumps. The "story" looks random, but in the end, it all makes sense.