ICO clone but one that doesn't understand the appeal of the original, lacking the subtlety or simplicity.

Constantly interrupts it's own atmosphere with unnecessary UI prompts for how simple the mechanics are.

Poorly implemented story sequences that over explain everything with no room for interpretation but also are delivered through disconnected mini levels which ruin the sense of going on a single journey through a single location.

Lacks a character driven goal to connect to with Toren herself being void of any personality or actual progression aside from cosmetic.

The game-play itself at best is okay, although borrows many ideas and mechanics from ICO blatantly with ICO's final boss mechanic of blocking the wind being recycled all over the place, but it's brought down by the numerous technical issues with awful framerate and amateur art design.

Maybe a bit harsh toward a £2 game but the disappointing thing is that I do really like these type of experiences, with ICO being one of my favourites, so it's a shame to find out how shallow it is mechanically and negatively.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2021


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