The Merlies
Critic Reviews for The Merlies
While very pleasant, and generally feeling pretty distinct with its mix of exploration and puzzle-solving, the somewhat loose controls and some quirks keep it from being better
Normally I don’t like platformer puzzles, but I loved this one. I normally struggle with the platforming part, but this time the developers have made even the dreaded double jump quite doable, even for people not fond of platformers. The lack of timers and enemies, the calm visuals and soundtrack, and the very cute tiny birds make The Merlies one of the very best games to add to your backlog this Fall
The Merlies’ small size isn’t just a visual trick—it turns normal objects into huge parts of the world, toward the same goal. The absence of combat and timers gives the game an unusually relaxed rhythm. You can stop and examine your surroundings and experiment with your flock; with no combat or timers, the game has a relaxed pace. You can take your time, look around, try things with your flock, and search for hidden paths without feeling rushed.
