Keeper

que deus proteja a Double Fine.

someone saw the tripping mechanic in brawl and thought "we should make an entire game around this"

Very cinematic with plenty of photo opportunities but that's because the camera angle is mostly fixed. I wish there were more flexibility with camera controls. Actual gameplay is simple, chill, and relaxed. Puzzles are straightforward.

I love Double Fine and Keeper is undoubtedly a Double Fine game to its core. I have been waiting to buy and play Keeper since release and now that it's self-published and out of the hands of Microsoft, i decided to give it a go for the now reduced full $20 asking price. Keeper is gorgeous. Despite some pop-in issues, it's impeccable on an art and technical level. It feels like playing through an art book. The visuals are otherworldly and psychedelic at times. Music and sound design are impeccable and fitting. There is no voice acting and I think its better for it. Its a very simple game overall. The closest comparison I can make is to Inside and Limbo except you get the full 3D plane to play in. Theres no combat, and as far as I can tell you can't even get a game over. Its a very linear experience but for that it feels like it wastes very little time getting to the point. The only thing negative I can say is its very short. I think its better for it as much longer would wear out its welcome but people will have a hard time paying $20 for a 4 or 5 hour long game. I think the sheer meticulousness of the art and execution offsets this for me and I dont regret it. I've payed $15 to go to 2 hour movies I've ended despising so I'm a bit more relaxed for value. Unapologetically unique, artful and expressive from beginning to end. This is an experience worth having. There's not really anything else out there quite like this.

So pretty, a bit slow at the start but when it picks up i was locked in, and probably the most relaxing game ive played in a while.

It's a nice game for an evening. You walk around as a lighthouse in a very weird, yet mesmerizing environment and solve occasional and very simple puzzles. Levels and "lighthouse" gameplay changes from time to time, and just before you start feeling bored game ends. Story is non-verbal, contextual. You can read it however you like from plain "reach the top of the mountain and save the world" to metaphorical/philosophical ways.

Incredibly beautiful and visually creative game. It is not challenging, but that is just fine. I really enjoyed the six hours it took me to finish it. I wish the camera wasn't looked as there were many times were I wanted to look around, but that is my only real gripe. If you are looking for an inspiring and uplifting game filled with visual candy this is for you.

The art style alone makes this worth playing. Painterly and dreamy. It's a calm, unhurried game that's great to relax and unwind to, and the characters are full of personality even though nobody ever says a word.