7/3/2023 0 Comments The rewinder steam![]() I especially like the ability to “rewind” at the end and revisit different scenarios to see what I could have done differently. It was so well balanced with the atmosphere of the graphics and soundtrack, it felt like a complete and wholesome game for me. I love comparative mythology and found so many elements here where I really wanted to go and read more. I feel like I learned a lot from it while I was playing. ![]() Overall, The Rewinder is a lovely and creative puzzle game. Certain clues or elements were a little difficult to find amongst the scenery. It’s not that the puzzles were over-complicated. Perhaps a timer could be added it’s taking too long, pal. The Rewinder includes some prompts to help you along, but it can feel a bit wasteful trying to luck upon the solution. There were more than a few times I was stumped on a puzzle, knowing I had missed something hidden in the room. It can be frustrating when you resort to “spinning the mouse around” to find what is going on. ![]() The point-and-click mechanic helps with exploring the game, however, it can leave a certain haphazard approach to some puzzles. As it pieces together, you are able to access more areas and begin to understand what has cursed this village. ![]() Each puzzle leads to an item or memory needed to alter a villager’s life. This does not mean they are easy! There are some math puzzles using elements like weight and size, there are word puzzles, and my favorite was the mask-painting puzzle. There is very little chance of jumping ahead to a puzzle that you haven’t been prepared for previously. One thing I really liked about this game is the smooth evolution of the puzzles they really do grow with you. The majority of the game is based on puzzles and scenarios, collecting clues to solve the death of villagers and complete each level. It is simply lovely and enjoyable to play. Normally, I don’t play around with the lighting on my computer for a game, but you will want to take the time to find the exact right setting for The Rewinder purely to enjoy the aesthetics. The Rewinder has achieved a lot of this with shading and colors. Pixel art is a fine art in itself, finding the balance between minimal features and enough detail to make it recognizable (another game to achieve this really well is Unpacking- see our review here). The wait has been worth it, giving time to rewind and smooth out some bugs while allowing a far deeper exploration of the Chinese mythology about the afterlife.įor a pixelated game, the developers have captured a lot of detail in an aged village. It was first exhibited at PAX Australia 2019 and has been refined for its full release on Steam in September 2021. The pixelated graphics and 2D setting definitely give this an old-school feel, but The Rewinder is a relatively new game. While not overly gory (thanks to the animation style), the game definitely knows how to build the creepy supernatural vibes, perfect for Halloween gaming. There is a shroud over the village, hiding the many mythological creatures who have become entwined with the people. Qi Yun’s task is to visit a cursed village in the land of the living and solve the mystery behind some mysterious disappearances. This is possible by exploring other people’s memories to alter the past-really helpful during the puzzle-solving elements of the game when you find an essential clue AFTER finding the puzzle. ![]() You are a special “agent” who has traveled through time to help the spirits of the dead fulfill their duty and be reborn from the Underworld. You play as Qi Yun, the last known Rewinder. Everything from the story to the art and the puzzles are connected with legends of the afterlife and what we need to travel safely there. It is filled with Chinese mythology, drawing inspiration from Taoism and folklore. The Rewinder is a 2D side-scrolling point-and-click puzzle game. Imagine you had the power to travel back through time, through memories, and work your magic on a bit of fortune-telling of your own? Maybe even prevent unnecessary deaths? Day 10 of our Halloween Game Reviews introduces The Rewinder, a game with the power to do exactly that. Halloween folklore is filled with memories, fortune-telling, and magic. ![]()
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