The mechanic is incredibly impressive for a few minutes, but it feels like it never hits a stride. Only two puzzles felt 'good' to me though your mileage may vary. Not every puzzle needs to be 'hard', in fact breezing through can feel quite good too.. This feels more like under-explored mechanic than well balanced.

The story comes across as clichéd, and it becomes even more confusing when you attempt to connect the mystical elements in the ending. I can't help but think that the experience would have been more enjoyable if they had focused solely on the puzzle aspect, removing the unnecessary voiceovers and attempts at profundity. I suspect that in another 10 years, this topic will feel outdated compared to other outstanding titles in the same genre. However, I believe that maintaining the same theme but transitioning to a "show-don't tell" approach without audio could have significantly enhanced the overall experience.

The mechanic is incredibly impressive for a few minutes, but it feels like it never hits a stride. Only two puzzles felt 'good' to me though your mileage may vary. Not every puzzle needs to be 'hard', in fact breezing through can feel quite good too.. This feels more like under-explored mechanic than well balanced. The story comes across as clichéd, and it becomes even more confusing when you attempt to connect the mystical elements in the ending. I can't help but think that the experience would have been more enjoyable if they had focused solely on the puzzle aspect, removing the unnecessary voiceovers and attempts at profundity. I suspect that in another 10 years, this topic will feel outdated compared to other outstanding titles in the same genre. However, I believe that maintaining the same theme but transitioning to a "show-don't tell" approach without audio could have significantly enhanced the overall experience.