The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of narrative-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformers who appreciate emotional animal journeys.: It pairs an earnest mother-child reunion narrative with environmental physics puzzles and distinct magical mechanics. Tradeoff: Movement and jumping can feel somewhat stiff, and certain puzzle sequences lean on trial-and-error pacing.
What it does best
A simple reunion story with surprising emotional force
A charming, colorful world with a memorable bilby heroine
Resourceful physics puzzles built around water and traversal
What might put you off
Jerky or unreliable controls
Uneven puzzle challenge
The setup
What you are walking into
Help Mother Bilby, as she struggles underground to find her children, in this magical indie, 2.5D puzzle-platformer game. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is an unforgettable adventure for those who love being challenged.
Where it lives
Genre
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