Here it is 2025, and I'm still thinking about this game from 2017. That's how catchy the puzzle loop is. Even after you solve the puzzle, you can still tinker with ways to make it smaller, faster, or cheaper. Frustrating- I'm very bad at spatial reasoning, so I can't imagine how the machine will work, I have to run it and watch. The game could make that a bit easier.
This game is a must-buy for anyone who likes Ravenhearst-style games. The story is much more intricate than a typical hidden-object game, and the cutscenes are genuinely creepy. The adventure portion is puzzling without being unfair; I never found myself thinking, "how on earth was I supposed to figure out to use *this* object on *that* item?" The HOPs are puzzle=style, but can be switched to traditional list form if prefered. This game is worth your time and effort.