Pluviophile

[h3]I like the sound of rain[/h3] Especially rain on a tin roof, but rain on foliage in a forest. That takes it to a new level. And to have some guy on a baby grand piano play you some elevator music at the same time, now that is a good idea. [h3]Walking sim/Unity Demo[/h3] Whether Pluviophile is a simple walking sim or yet another Unity demo pure and simple is debatable, it is more art, than game, walking is really slow, there is in reality not much to see, and not much story or poem structure this time. I think you know enough now to decide. Over in less than an hour. If you like simple atmospheric "feels" games, do check out this list https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41773079-EmpathyGames/list/90741/. Or better yet, try one of the actual walking sims https://store.steampowered.com/curator/41773079-EmpathyGames/list/90678

The atmosphere and the sound of rain are very pleasant... But that's about it. The sluggish walk and the extremely slow pace made me more frustrated than relaxed.

I generally enjoy walking simulators, and the atmosphere in this one was certainly nice, but the game was a bit weighed down by the very lackluster puzzle mechanic. To open the next area, you need to find glowing flowers and bring them to a glowing circle. A very simple mechanic, but it actually worked against me enjoying the rainy walk. They weren't difficult to find or anything, it more acted against the flow rather than being any sort of barrier in gameplay. It was a bit of an interruption when I would encounter a blocked area and realize I had to go searching for a nearby flower. The game was most enjoyable when I wasn't thinking about any tasks. It may have worked better as just a walking simulator that gives you a poem excerpt at specific locations, and did without the puzzle mechanic. There is no shame in simply being a walking simulator with no extra frills if the atmosphere is able to carry it along.

Easily, one of the best games by Tonguç Bodur I've played up to this point (in release order). The atmosphere, soundtrack and sense of feeling are on point. And it wouldn't be one of their games with quotes, poems and a little bit of drizzle.

Such beautiful music and level design but sadly I cant go through it all because it gives me bad motion sickness.

[h1]Stunning Game[/h1] Probably took about 100 screenshots haha. Really cozy and ambient. I like that you can pretty much free roam and see whatever you want. I completed it in 2.5 hours but you could easily complete it quicker as I wanted to explore everything. It also took me a minute to work out how to progress as this was my first walking sim.