Seasons After Fall

🎮 Steam ⏳ 17 hours ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

Charming Visuals and Atmosphere #

This title is a charming puzzle-platformer that stands out for its hand-painted, storybook-like visuals. The world feels alive, with seasonal changes that directly affect the environment, giving puzzles a satisfying depth without overwhelming the player. The game’s soundtrack and ambient sounds enhance its fairy-tale atmosphere, making exploration a calm, immersive experience.

Clever Seasonal Puzzle Mechanics #

One of it’s standouts is switching between the four seasons to solve environmental puzzles is intuitive and often clever, keeping gameplay engaging. However, the game is relatively short, typically lasting 4~6 hours, and some puzzles involve repetitive backtracking. Particularly speaking I don’t really mind this since this is really what this game is trying to do, being a short and beautiful puzzle platformer, with unique and alternative narrative elements, and it shines when delivering all this.

Navigation and Puzzle Clarity #

But there are some drawbacks, it can be unclear where to go next, which amounts to the puzzle complexity. Instead, it should have a clear sing-posting of what to do next, in order for the player to focus solely in the platforming and puzzle-solving. Overall, this game is best enjoyed by people who appreciate beautiful visuals, relaxing exploration, and gentle puzzles rather than challenging or lengthy gameplay. It’s a peaceful, atmospheric experience that emphasizes mood and discovery over complexity.