Pros: - The graphics hold up, even up to my 2018 standards. The backgrounds are pretty well done although the character models are not so great considering they aren't static. I think the backgrounds are the best quality of this game in certain areas. - Story is interesting. It is not done very well and the ending with the main character you're after doesn't end very well if you ask me but it is imaginitive. - The world is alright. I like the clockwork style of mechanisms but it becomes less special after the first act where the creators seem to have forgotten how to become inventive with their use of clockwork machines as puzzles. Cons: - The gameplay is extremely slow. As a point-and-click adventure, it's to be expected but this one is particularly slow considering the way your playable character turns and goes up steps incredibly slowly. Some particular actions I counted take her a full 10 seconds to complete and during each of these moments, you have no control and can only watch her complete her robotic actions. - The characters aren't great aside from the main character. - The puzzles are meandering. They're generally very easy until you hit a point where the progression halts because you didn't choose one of about 8 dialogue options in a notebook to talk about with a certain character. SPOILERS: (I talked to 3 different characters about berries I believe 6 or 7 times just to gain access to a garden. This probably took about 15 minutes thanks to the slug-like pace the main character takes to get across about 7-10 panels of static camera shots.) Conclusion: This game does not stand the test of time as a point-and-click adventure. I felt enjoyment and wonderment at first but the gameplay and not so great side characters who incessantly call you with B.S. to halt your movement truly suck all fun I had for the first 2-3 hours.
