The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a gentle, joke-filled point-and-click adventure for a child who enjoys exploring and solving problems, this delivers playful encounters with the fear of darkness. Expect some backtracking and occasional help with longer puzzle chains.
What it does best
A playful world packed with jokes and absurd characters
Clever puzzles that make a child feel genuinely resourceful
An exceptionally welcoming first adventure game
A memorable fantasy world built from childhood fears
What might put you off
Uneven puzzle difficulty
Short first playthrough
The setup
What you are walking into
There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.
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