An interesting couple of weird games. Mysteries of Lake Ophelia was a pretty chill fishing game until I finished it, and then it was a fever dream.
Fatum Betula is an even weirder title, with several ways of finishing it. I've managed the first two, but got a little lost when trying out others, so I'll probably revist it again sometime.
Aside from the delightful PS1 style visuals, which are pretty bang on, one of the most interesting aspects for me is the music. Subtle, understated, and in the case of the fishing game, very underused, but very good. Reminds me a bit of Angelo Badalamenti. Ethereal, beautiful and ominous.
Would I recommend this? Maybe. I guess? Would I have paid more than the 89p I got it for in the sale? Probably not. I admire the games for what they are, but at the end of the day, were little more than a curio. But one I'm glad I finally looked into.
Fatum Betula is an even weirder title, with several ways of finishing it. I've managed the first two, but got a little lost when trying out others, so I'll probably revist it again sometime.
Aside from the delightful PS1 style visuals, which are pretty bang on, one of the most interesting aspects for me is the music. Subtle, understated, and in the case of the fishing game, very underused, but very good. Reminds me a bit of Angelo Badalamenti. Ethereal, beautiful and ominous.
Would I recommend this? Maybe. I guess? Would I have paid more than the 89p I got it for in the sale? Probably not. I admire the games for what they are, but at the end of the day, were little more than a curio. But one I'm glad I finally looked into.