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Recall: Empty wishes

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81%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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About Recall: Empty wishes

Recall: Empty wishes is a single player role playing game with horror, drama and thriller themes. It was developed by Puff Hook Studio and was released on February 13, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Recall: Empty wishes is a story-driven game based in Taiwan. The story centers around the desires and memories shared by a brother-sister pair.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
story17 positive mentions
  • Beautiful and emotionally engaging story with strong character development and multiple perspectives.
  • Outstanding art style combining pixel art and detailed character illustrations that enhance the atmosphere.
  • Effective psychological horror elements with an unsettling and atmospheric soundtrack that supports the narrative.
  • The game is relatively short, with some players wanting more length and additional slice-of-life moments.
  • Some characters and plot threads feel underdeveloped or unresolved, leading to occasional narrative vagueness.
  • Puzzles are generally simple but the logic in the last chapter can be confusing and frustrating for some players.

  • story

    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    34% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The story of "Recall: Empty Wishes" is highly praised for its emotional depth, multi-perspective narrative, and richly atmospheric presentation set in 2010s Taiwan. Players appreciate its bittersweet, psychological mystery themes centered on grief, family, and love, though some note certain plot threads feel vague or unfinished. Overall, the game delivers a compelling, character-driven experience that effectively blends horror elements with a thoughtful, emotionally resonant story.

    • “Recall: Empty Wishes is a narrative-focused psychological mystery that demonstrates how powerful storytelling can be when it is built around human emotions rather than conventional horror scares.”
    • “There are a couple endings, so how you feel about the game will depend on how deep you delve, but there's a really stunning story here about grief, love, friendship, and the darkness that exists within us all.”
    • “The narrative is clearly the heart of it, and everything (the mood, atmosphere, sound design, exploration, and puzzles) feels like it’s there to support the story.”
    • “My only regret is that some details of the story are vague.”
    • “I wish the characters and the plot had been more fleshed out to make for a well-rounded conclusion, but it's still a nice story.”
    • “There's also some loose plot threads that I feel were straight up unfinished.”

  • gameplay

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The gameplay centers on exploration and light puzzle-solving using a unique toy telephone mechanic, emphasizing narrative immersion over complexity. While straightforward and slower-paced, this approach effectively supports the story and atmosphere, appealing to players who enjoy adventure and point-and-click styles rather than action or challenging puzzles.

    • “The game's central mechanic revolves around an unusual toy telephone receiver that allows Tommy's sister, Yonny, to enter a mysterious realm connected to the memories of those who knew him.”
    • “As far as gameplay and ambiance, the art, sound design, and exploration-based gameplay make for an unsettling experience that feels so much like stepping into a horror story.”
    • “Players seeking action-oriented gameplay or highly complex puzzle systems may find the experience too slow-paced.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, it's mostly a walking simulator with some light puzzles.”
    • “Gameplay is relatively straightforward, focusing on exploration, environmental interaction, and puzzle-solving.”

  • emotional

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a deeply emotional experience centered on the disappearance of a young boy, using rich character development and a thoughtful narrative to explore memories, secrets, and emotional truths. Its nostalgic pixel art and expressive portraits enhance the immersive storytelling, creating a memorable journey that prioritizes emotional depth and psychological mystery over traditional scares or obstacles. Fans of story-driven adventures will find it a compelling and emotionally resonant experience.

    • “Developed by Puff Hook Studio and published by Dangen Entertainment, the game centers on the disappearance of a young boy named Tommy Lin, a tragedy that becomes the catalyst for an emotional journey through memories, secrets, and unresolved desires.”
    • “Every perspective adds context and emotional weight, encouraging players to question their assumptions and rethink events as new revelations emerge.”
    • “Its thoughtful narrative structure, strong character development, atmospheric presentation, and emotionally resonant themes combine to create an experience that remains memorable long after the final revelation.”

  • graphics

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The game’s graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, nostalgic pixel art and expressive character portraits that effectively convey emotion. The unique art style and striking visuals create a cozy, immersive atmosphere that complements the narrative, making it a standout feature for players.

    • “The pixel artwork creates a nostalgic atmosphere that suits the themes of memory and reflection, while the expressive character portraits effectively communicate emotional nuances during conversations and dramatic scenes.”
    • “While it's more of a visual novel than a traditional game, recall: empty wishes is carried by an intriguing narrative and beautiful artwork.”
    • “I want to particularly shout out the sketchbook, as the contrasting visuals were strikingly gorgeous.”

  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's music is beautifully composed, effectively setting the tone and enhancing the immersive atmosphere throughout the experience. The end credits song, especially with subtitles, is particularly moving and memorable. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its emotional impact and quality, though one review gave it a moderate 7/10 rating.

    • “The soundtrack in this game is beautifully composed and does a fantastic job at tone setting within different scenes throughout the game, adding just the right amount of complexity within the atmosphere.”
    • “Throughout the game is an incredible soundtrack that really immerses you in the experience and combined with the previously mentioned visual and story elements creates an incredible experience!”
    • “Loved the story, characters, artstyle and music - one of the best soundtracks I heard from a game ever.”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game’s atmosphere is praised for its nostalgic pixel art, expressive character portraits, and haunting, dreamlike settings that enhance its themes of memory and reflection. Coupled with a beautifully composed soundtrack and strong narrative focus, the mood effectively supports emotional depth and horror elements, creating a captivating and memorable experience.

    • “The pixel artwork creates a nostalgic atmosphere that suits the themes of memory and reflection, while the expressive character portraits effectively communicate emotional nuances during conversations and dramatic scenes.”
    • “The mysterious hallway of empty wishes and other dreamlike locations contribute significantly to the game's haunting atmosphere without relying on excessive visual shock value.”
    • “It managed to hold and captivate my attention from the very beginning of the game. The soundtrack is beautifully composed and does a fantastic job setting the tone within different scenes throughout the game, adding just the right amount of complexity to the atmosphere.”

  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features strong and thoughtful character development, offering rich, emotionally resonant portrayals that deeply explore characters' psyches and insecurities, enhancing the overall narrative experience.

    • “Its thoughtful narrative structure, strong character development, atmospheric presentation, and emotionally resonant themes combine to create an experience that remains memorable long after the final revelation.”
    • “Very rich with character development, it's a very emotional trip through the psyche of people and their insecurities.”
    • “Good character design and personalities.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's branching outcomes significantly enhance replayability by encouraging players to explore different choices and consequences, deepening engagement with its core themes of wishes, consequences, and life paths.

    • “These branching outcomes encourage replayability while reinforcing the game's central themes regarding wishes, consequences, and the paths people choose in life.”
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10h Median play time
10h Average play time
10-10h Spent by most gamers
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Recall: Empty wishes is a role playing game with horror, drama and thriller themes. Common tags for Recall: Empty wishes include first-person, indie, 2d, psychological, detective and others.

Recall: Empty wishes is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Recall: Empty wishes.

Recall: Empty wishes was released on February 13, 2025.

Recall: Empty wishes was developed by Puff Hook Studio.

Recall: Empty wishes has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Recall: Empty wishes for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Recall: Empty wishes is a single player game.

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