Sure, it might get a little too convoluted for its own good at times, but overall it’s an incredibly solid puzzle game and leaves very little to be desired if you’re into purely cerebral minimalism. Unfortunately, as I’ve already made clear, these aren’t normal circumstances. I can’t very well give a game a good score if it’s been out in the marketplace for a good 2+ weeks with no patch in sight (although a patch has supposedly been confirmed). Does this game have potential? Of course, it does — and if you actually want to see that potential recognized then go pick up a copy on Steam. But those of you eager to play it on the Switch? Well, don’t be surprised when your adventure ends prematurely. Here’s to hoping that patch rolls out sooner than later!
She Remembered Caterpillars
jumpsuit entertainment UG (haftungsbeschränkt) · Jan 17, 2017
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A fungipunk fantasy about love, loss, and holding on, told in the format of a color-based puzzle game. A tale as the bond between parent and child, this lush and bewildering title will have players testing their wits against a variety of challenges, all beautiful and very strange.
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- I said earlier that it’s unlike any game I have ever played, and I stand by that – it’s abstract, unique, challenging, bizarre and so very charming in equal measure. It has one or two niggles, yes, but these are such minor points. With an aesthetic and difficulty that will both enthrall and test, She Remembered Caterpillars is more than the sum of its parts.
- Overall, while short, the compelling nature of She Remembered Caterpillars more than makes up for this shortcoming. It offers enough of a challenge to stump you into working to decipher the puzzles, while not punishing you for your attempts. Outside of a lackluster introduction, it pays off by the back end of the game in telling an endearing story of love, loss, and the determination on not giving up on those you love, all while avoiding a tired out narrative medium.
- It’s a great shame then that these moments of enchanting brilliance are completely at odds with gameplay that quickly becomes off-puttingly frustrating. The addition of some sort of hint system would certainly broaden the appeal, but as it stands this is likely to appeal to only the most hardcore of puzzle fans.
- The logic behind the puzzles combined with the design of the visuals combine to create a game that is both relaxing to play while demanding your full attention to solve. Challenging without being stressful, She Remembered Caterpillars is an ideal game for shutting out the world and mapping out all the paths to victory.
- Caterpillars is a well-built, challenging and endearing puzzler, introducing new concepts regularly but gradually to make it approachable but constantly interesting. The accompanying music can get a little annoying at times, but for the most part provides a relaxing melody to help keep frustration levels low. And, while the puzzles themselves can vary in length, there’s certainly enough of them to feel satisfied.
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