If you have any appreciation for art, cute animals, cozy games, or a good puzzle, I truly cannot recommend Tukoni: Forest Keepers enough. It’s a joy to play and, in my opinion, a perfect example of what a cozy game should be. My playthrough took about four hours, and my biggest complaint is that I wanted it to be longer! Everything about Tukoni: Forest Keepers, from the development to the story and message of the game itself, is a testament to what can be achieved with resilience, determination, and good friends to lean on. I know that sounds corny, and somewhat like the moral of a children’s storybook (wink wink), but it’s true. Bula and Dream Operator’s passion is clear in every part of the game, and I look forward to seeing more from them in the future.
As it currently stands, Bladesong is a truly brilliant game, with a huge amount of painstaking effort put into its development. The story is novel-worthy, the artwork is breathtaking, and the sword-making mechanics are innovative and enjoyable to use. While it isn’t perfect and could use some polishing in places, the game has incredible potential, and I’m excited to see what it becomes. If you have an interest in fantasy, history, weaponry, or even just enjoy a good book, I cannot recommend Bladesong enough.
I enjoyed Perfect Tides: Station to Station far more than I expected I would. It’s gritty, entertaining, and painfully relatable. It’s also very likely changed my opinion on point-and-clicks forever. For a simple, somewhat emotionally exhausting, story-oriented game, it definitely hits the mark. There are areas where I felt it could have been improved mechanics-wise, and I doubt I’d play through it again, but I do absolutely think it’s worth a try for anyone with an appreciation for storytelling, art, or comically large eyes.