The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of atmospheric puzzle-adventures and twin-stick exploration who appreciate distinctive hand-drawn art and ethereal worldbuilding.: Haunting diverse creatures and objects lets you solve creative environmental puzzles while wandering a breathtaking, melancholy afterlife backed by an enchanting soundtrack. Tradeoff: The blend of relaxed exploration with twin-stick shooting and minimal signposting can feel slow or directionless for players seeking pure action.
What it does best
An inky, two-tone hand-drawn world that feels like a living sketchbook
A spectral, dynamic orchestral jazz-noir score that sways and swells with the gameplay
A comforting yet melancholic sense of wonder exploring a spectral purgatory
What might put you off
Star-gated progress and backtracking
Janky control feel during timed challenges
The setup
What you are walking into
A beguiling adventure in which you uncover the secrets of an expansive and mysterious world - haunting both the environment and its denizens to craft ingenious solutions to the many challenges that await.
Where it lives
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