Backwater Eulogy

An extremely beautiful and personal 15 minute experience that touches upon grief - lovely little animations too

so so beautiful and touching. it makes me think about the recent fires in los angeles because houses really aren't just materialistic places. this game really truly makes it clear how much us and our loved ones are intertwined with the land we live on, how important physical space is in keeping our memories alive long after we've died.

Fair warning to start: This is not a game. It uses a visual novel engine, but is a purely linear experience that can be finished in under 10 minutes if you can read fast. However, if you're willing to give it a chance, this is a very moving art piece that is exactly what it says, a eulogy. Set to a haunting score with gorgeous pastel pixel art, this is someone's attempt to deal with grief in a unique way. I'm sure it wasn't presented as the actual eulogy as it would have taken too long to make to do that, but I like to think it was and that those who were remembering the deceased smiled at the unique and heartfelt nature of it. It's worth the $2.50 to experience in my opinion.