Hi,
I really enjoyed my time with the game. The entry into the game is smooth and the menu is immediately clear and easy to understand.
Intro
The intro videos have a “Next” button on the right side. I watched the videos completely, but once a video has finished, it would be convenient to have a large “Next” button appear closer to the center of the screen. This would make progressing through the intro a little more comfortable without having to move the cursor all the way to the side.
Gameplay
The tutorial does a great job of explaining the gameplay, which is simple and intuitive.
In the first level, I clicked a koala on the right side and a large green arrow briefly appeared. It looked as if I had clicked the arrow, even though it wasn’t visible before my click. It didn’t seem to have any negative effect, but it was a little confusing.
The information banners at the bottom of the screen were more noticeable to me. They temporarily cover an area where I might still be searching, so I sometimes had to wait for them to disappear.
Since these seem to represent the discovered koala’s thoughts, I think displaying them close to the koala could work really well – maybe even as a little thought bubble. When I discover a koala, my attention is already focused on that part of the image, so having to look down at a short-lived banner feels slightly disconnected. A thought bubble could also fit the relaxed and dreamy style of the game nicely.
I especially like how sections of the image become colored as you progress. It’s a great way to communicate progress, looks beautiful, and at the same time gives the player a subtle hint about where to continue searching.
Audio & Art
The music fits the theme very well and isn’t distracting. When I specifically paid attention to it for this review, I noticed that the reggae loop seemed quite short. I’m not sure if the music changes later, but if the same short loop continues for a long time, it might become repetitive.
The sound effects fit very well too.
Overall, I really like the artwork and how well everything comes together with the controls, music, and sounds. It feels cohesive and very charming.
A very enjoyable game all around – Steam wishlist added!
I wish you all the best with the release and marketing of the game. I hope it finds the audience it deserves!