Sumire

Despite the few issues with the port right now, it is still worth experiencing if you enjoy emotional stories. The highlights initially may seem like the visuals and amazing soundtrack, but Sumire is a game I want to see more of in the future from GameTomo.

There's nothing entirely groundbreaking about Sumire, but everything it does is so beautiful that it's hard not to get swept into its world. You won't regret letting this game charm you, even if a few chuckles and a misty-eyed finale is all you end up getting out of it.

The control scheme is straightforward, using only a few to achieve its goals which makes the game accessible for anyone regardless of their previous experience, which I hope inspires casual, or even non-gamers to give this game a chance to redefine what being alive truly means to them.

Sumire is the type of game that anyone who loves story-telling and visually stunning environments will be drawn in by. It doesn't reinvent any of its inspirations - and in some places, like its puzzles and its replayability, it's noticeably less impressive than some of its peers - but the experience as a whole exceeds these individual qualities.

Sumire is a short, straightforward game that knows what it wants to do and doesn’t weigh itself down with fluff or filler. While those looking for more involved or complicated gameplay mechanics will want to look elsewhere, Sumire rewards those interested in a more relaxed experience with an emotional, well-written game that’s not afraid to approach emotionally mature subject matter.

Although Sumire offers up slightly less engaging gameplay than we would have liked, it more than makes up for that through its storytelling and aesthetics. The game manages to convey an incredible amount of emotion through its narrative. Admittedly, there are a few rough edges here and there, such as with the stilted movement animations, but we’re really nitpicking here. Sumire’s journey is a fantastic one, that you’ll want to revisit over and over again. Picking up this game should be a no-brainer.