Sally's Law

Platformer with cute graphics graphics, decent story, and relaxing soundtrack. Levels and puzzles are on the easy side, but the game on the short side, with limited replayability after. Overall, decently priced for what it is, and a good game for a quick and relaxing break. 8/10

This platform game blends challenges and cerebral engagement, like finding an oasis in a gaming desert. Sally, the protagonist, straddles the line between the mundane and the extraordinary. Each obstacle she faces keeps you on edge, much like watching a juggler with flaming torches. The gameplay is an acrobatic feat of rolling and leaping, and the puzzles are intricate labyrinths that are immensely satisfying to solve. The storytelling in Sally's Law is its true highlight. Through poignant flashbacks, the game creates a nostalgic, emotional journey, much like flipping through a cherished photo album. This storytelling forms an unbreakable connection with the player. Aesthetically, the game embraces minimalism over hyper-realism, creating a world as enchanting as a secret map. Basic shapes and colors blend like a painter's brushstrokes, forming an immersive and endearing environment. As you guide Sally through this mesmerizing adventure, you'll find yourself swept into a narrative that feels like a hidden chapter of your own story. By the time you reach the final scene, you won't just have played a game, you'll have lived a tale, leaving you with a sense of wonder and a heart full…

This to me has everything a good indie title should entail. The perfect length, short and snacky but not over in less than an hour. Unique visuals that do the most with a limited budget. Charming, non-bombastic music. Interesting gameplay (platforming and puzzling in this case) that does a lot with very little. A nice story with some emotional weight to it. And, to top it all off, a very sharp price. Clearly a passion project and 100% worth your money.

Steam Deck: Plays without any issues. Sally's law is a short, relatively easy puzzle platformer. This is cozy games by way of Celeste. None of the puzzles or reflexes will tax your abilities. The story is simple but sweet. And the presentation fits firmly in the cozy style, although the character design is a little strange. Maybe not an amazing game, I found this a nice way to wind down at night.

For $0.79 at the time (2020), and simplicity, this game was very well worth it. I'd like to sum it up in 1 word which would be "Cute" but I can't. It really directs toward so much about life it's incredible. The whole story is quite a somber idea but it also suggests hope and faith. As a great kid once said, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it.". More true words may not have been spoken. Excellent game and great for novice/beginner players.

It's cute, and it's very fun, and it has just a bit of the feels. Totally recommended. The graphics are........minimal.......really, really simplistic, but then it works for these Weeble-Wobble characters and their backgrounds. So, the graphics do the job. Music is pleasant, although it does get a little grating after awhile (too much gentle, slightly melancholy music can wear thin after a bit). It certainly fits the game and its story, much like the graphics. Gameplay is quite fun and while very simplistic, it is very enjoyable. Rest assured that while the first few batches of level are almost insultingly simple, things do get quite complicated (relatively speaking) towards the end. All in all though, it is a very pleasant way to spend three or so hours, and the achievements are quite straight-forward (mind you, some of those memorial photos are hard to reach, but not ridiculously so). While some may find the game too short, I found it just the right length, introducing new game-play elements like buttons and portals at the proper moments to keep things fresh. Also, the checkpoints are reasonably placed, so failure won't result in achingly frustrating repetition of trick…