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(Slight spoilers as I gush about everything in this game)

A very short but, personally, emotionally impactful fun puzzle game.

Point-and-click puzzle games are definitely one of my fave genres up there - it's very satisfying to just click and learn about everything as you think about how to go about the game. The longest part of the game that new players will find themselves in Loftlock would be in the attic where this happy, slightly upbeat music accompanies you while you try to solve the puzzle. I loved seeing Runi's personality show through their musings and comments, and the environment tells so much about the relationship between them and their grandmother. I also loved seeing bits of lore about the setting of this game. The art itself is gorgeous, the soft warm air in the attic I could feel even when I'm shivering from my air conditioning in real life. The different emotions on the characters as they make their dialogues were fun to see too. Both the art and writing make each individual item in the game feel more real and natural in this fantasy setting.

But all of those could not compare to the emotional impact that hit me as the music transitions when you finally solve the puzzle. Personally, it had a line that hit me like a break down truck - but regardless of that, I like how both the player and Runi can get the same realization (the player getting too focused on solving the puzzle then bam) as their grandmother explains the book. The music choice is perfect. I didn't know a short game could hold so much weight but now I do. Thanks for the nice fun ride :)

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;; thank you so much, reo. 

we all poured our hearts into this, and we're so happy that the final product resonates with people. you already know my particular story behind the line that you're talking about (if we're talking about the same one, and i think we are), so know that i am squeezing your hand across the world in solidarity. 

and thank you for being our champion and crossword king. you live in this game's world forever as a little rascal

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thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot to us that our game could reach you <3333

Through this story, we wanted to acknowledge that while change hurts… remembering these shared moments with our loved ones could help us feel just a little less lonely.

We love you crossword king!!