POOLS

7/10Developer: Tensori | Released: 2024 | Genre: Adventure, Facile

Not much to say about this one. It’s a genuine walking simulator through underground halls and corridors frequently populated by pools – and a few surprises along the way. It was very pretty and worth it as kind of an interactive art piece – even if it didn’t even last two hours.

With a solid focus on atmosphere, the game is at times unnerving and sometimes even scary, although it’s devoid of jump scares and monsters. It’s just you. Well, almost. Don’t let the simplistic beginning with tiles and swimming pools fool you. It does get much more interesting later.

Pros

  • Expertly crafted levels that sometimes feel non-linear, even if they really aren’t.
  • Just as you think the game is starting to repeat itself, you see something entirely new.
  • Very atmospheric, even unsettling – but it won’t shock you with cheap jump scares.

Cons

  • Keep clear if you despise the general simplicity of walking simulators.
  • There is no narrative, no puzzles, and you won’t find much humor either.
  • It is very short – it didn’t even take me two hours to get through it.

7/10

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