Departure. (2022)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=JzZ-Mgi1My4&pp=ygUidG8gd2lzaCBpbXBvc3NpYmxlIHRoaW5ncyB0aGUgY3VyZQ%3D%3D

A handful of toys and a vivid imagination helps you escape your room, only to find...Yikes! Short, fun little puzzler for a very low price.

This is a neat little experience, to be honest it's more a collection of set pieces than a cohesive game but they're all interesting to explore and contrary to what some others have said i think the visuals are fine, i'd rather see simple and well executed than overambitious. If there is a meaning in the game it's up to you to interpret which i like, e.g. there is something under your bed which you can't properly see, but it never felt threatening which ties into the end and what i got from it. All up a cool simple game that i really enjoyed exploring. Gameplay: https://youtu.be/W52bTsg9kKk

short casual experience, executed well

very cool game. It's short and the puzzles are pretty easy. Def needs some optimization but not a deal breaker. If you're thinking about it- go for it.

Departure. is a compact yet quietly evocative puzzle-adventure that leans into minimalism, curiosity, and interpretation rather than complexity or overt storytelling. Developed and published by Icarus, the game is designed as a short experience, but one that places emphasis on atmosphere and discovery, inviting players to slow down and engage with their surroundings in a thoughtful, almost meditative way. Rather than presenting a clearly defined objective or narrative, it opens with a simple situation and trusts the player to uncover meaning through interaction. The experience begins in an enclosed space, where the act of observation becomes the primary tool for progress. Objects are scattered throughout the environment, each subtly suggesting potential interaction without explicit instruction. The game avoids traditional tutorials or UI prompts, encouraging experimentation and rewarding curiosity. Progression is tied to unlocking mechanisms within the space, but these puzzles are rarely rigid or formulaic. Instead, they are built around recognizing patterns, noticing environmental details, and understanding how seemingly unrelated elements connect. This design creates a sense of …