Just finished the game

I was a big fan of The Stanley Parable and have played various cozy games over the years. I knew from the very first trailer that I wanted ti play this game.

I got this on release for PlayStation, and have been slowly making my way through it. I feel like I really get Alta’s emotions… and the purposeful incompleteness of some character stories. The lack of control, and trying to learn to accept that. It reminds me of Spiritfarer in some ways, though mellower.

A lot of the characters affected me in different ways, but the one I can’t stop thinking about is the nameless mechanic customer in chapter 2. He comes to the shop seeking help, and you can help… a little. Barely talks to you, whether from pain or personality, then builds you a wind chime on the way out, never to be seen again. I could probably go on about all of the customers, but he just really stuck with me.

I think this game set out to do exactly what I believe it was meant to be, and how I have been recommending it to family and friends: a cozy game about burnout. If the devs see this, thank you for the experience.