This is a game that really wants to be a movie : a long intro for the credits, a short game clip, the game title, ... and then finally : the game. The game however, starts with another movie sequence with nothing to do for the player. The few actions that are required of the player during the rest of the game are sadly mostly illogical. There's also an attempt at humor ... but I don't think ik is very successful.
I love playing games such as the earlier Myst games, the Rhem games, and the Witness. I was hoping to add Quern to that short list ... but sadly, I can't. The biggest letdowns for me are the puzzles and the linearity of the game. There is always only 1 puzzle to solve. The game looks nice, but I had to play it with all the settings turned down even though my laptop meets the requirements. Event then, my computer fans were on all the time (and very loud). I finished the game, but for me it felt too long.
This game is hard to describe. It's beautiful. It's different. It's clever. But is it a puzzle game ? I'm not really sure how to answer that question ... I think that perhaps this game can best be described by comparing it to the Amanita games (Samorost, Botanicula, ...). I have a feelng that if you like those, you will also like Gorogoa. Did I enjoy playing it ? Not really. I feel sad saying that, because I really wanted to like it. I have nothing but the highest respect for this developer.
