an affective, vibrant expression of both the baggage and playfulness of language in practice. really enjoyed how the colourway changes from place to place — the game has this simple yet beautiful aesthetic. some puzzles are quite obscure and you can get caught backtracking a fair bit. however, these are barely flaws; the satisfaction of progress and how refreshing the gameplay is staves off any frustration or tedium in the end. the myth of babel is echoed throughout but the most poignant interpolation is the "real" ending, where you help transcend language barriers between the castes, thus bringing the tower's scattered and fraught tongues into harmony.

this guide made for a fascinating read post-game — highly recommend!