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It is an atmospheric and narrative-driven puzzle platformer created by Lithuanian developers Hidden Layer Games; the team consists of just two people: artist Alexey Testov (Ukrainian) and programmer Andriy Vinchkovskiy (Russian) until political tensions between the two countries forced them to move together to Lithuania. This mobile title blends a combination of exploration, puzzle-solving, and 2D platforming! Additionally, we will find ourselves controlling three characters: a girl who finds herself exploring a creepy house in search of her missing father, a knight (Adam) who wakes up in a dark and menacing castle fighting beasts in a medieval setting, and a fairly ordinary man (also known as "the Hero") who is the point of contact between the three), each with their own mechanics within a dark and interconnected story set in a castle theater. What struck me was the shift between the story's characters, where the young girl spends her time making her way through the environment, even though her small stature forces her to push and climb over all sorts of obstacles to get around. The Knight, on the other hand, is better equipped for adventure and can use a grappling hook to dart through the environments and a sword to defeat enemies. He's more action-oriented, while the Hero, who offers more puzzle- and platform-based gameplay, must use objects found in the environment to open paths and avoid the menacing enemies that lurk. The narrative is actually intricate, as it's set in two worlds, intertwining a story of suffering, sacrifice, and a family caught in the middle of it all. Much of this is told through subtle visuals, as you navigate each character's struggles. There are eighty collectibles scattered throughout the game that present an additional challenge, each requiring you to venture off the beaten path and be a little more cunning to discover them. It's fun, and I found myself searching for every shiny object in every location I explored, which added a bit more replayability to the adventure! As we explore the landscape with wit, we'll have to blast enemies to pieces and trigger deadly traps to escape the evil that awaits us! One of my favorite aspects is its impressive graphics, with pixel-art characters and environments that pop everywhere. It gives the impression that there's always something happening in the surrounding environment, while the subtle, disturbing details contribute to a dark atmosphere. It's aesthetically pleasing and explores the dark and gloomy world within each of us. It was a pleasure to discover it by chance on the Play Store... from start to finish, given the complacently hermetic narrative—which unfolds along three main, distinct yet somehow connected threads: a symbolic reflection on the meaning of pain and hope.

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