Flower

Flower

Flower is an interesting but very short interactive experience where players control the wind and guide a growing trail of petals through a collection of changing landscapes. There is almost no challenge, and the gameplay remains simple from beginning to end, but the striking visuals, responsive soundtrack, and relaxing atmosphere make the journey worthwhile. Players looking for action or mechanical depth will not find much here, but anyone willing to treat Flower as an interactive poem should enjoy the few hours it lasts.

Gameplay: Very simple and relaxing, although the loose movement can become awkward when precision is required.

Graphics: Beautiful landscapes, colorful petals, and satisfying environmental transformations that still hold up well.

Sound: The dynamic soundtrack and musical notes produced by blooming flowers are integral to the experience

Assemble with Care

Assemble with Care

Assemble With Care casts players in the role of Maria, an antique restorer who arrives in the town of Bellariva seeking to finance her travels with some repair jobs. While she finds plenty of unique things to repair, Maria also learns more about her clients and herself in the process. Assemble With Care is a cozy and charming game that lacks any challenge but is still entertaining while it lasts. 

Gameplay: The game is very short and lacks any challenge, but the story is good, and the repairs, as basic as they are, are very satisfying to do.

Graphics: The pastel-colored visuals are very easy on the eyes, and the overall art style of the game is very charming. 

Sound: The music and sound effects are good, but the voice acting is superb for an indie title. 

Sizeable

Sizeable

Sizeable is a charming and relaxing puzzle title where players must shrink and grow objects to uncover hidden pillars. Each level in the game is a small, low poly diorama with all kinds of diverse themes. Although the game is not very challenging and can be completed in one session, it is very entertaining to play. In fact, half the fun is simply discovering the unique ways in which you can manipulate the environments by changing the sizes of objects. As it is Sizeable is a great game and comes highly recommended to all puzzle fans in search of something relaxing, but not necessarily difficult.

Gameplay: Very simple to pick up and play, but stopping is much harder.

Graphics: Each level in the game is a beautiful low poly diorama.

Sound: Very relaxing and soothing

Cat Goes Fishing

Cat Goes Fishing

Cat Goes Fishing is a simple fishing game featuring a bunch of fish with different behaviors. As players catch and sell fish they earn enough cash and experience to upgrade their gear and go after even bigger species. The game can be very grindy at times and catching some of the fish on “Realism” mode might make you want to pull your hair out, but overall it’s a decent game. It’s not the best looking or sounding fishing game on the market, but it is easy to pick up and play. Beware, though, as it is also easy to get hooked and spent hours trying to catch some of the more elusive fish.

Gameplay: Simple, but quite addictive.

Graphics: Nothing to write home about, but the 2D sprites are not without charm.

Sound: Decent enough, but eventually the music does become repetitive