Recall: Empty wishes

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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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story13 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Beautiful and unique art style combining pixel art and hand-drawn visuals.
Compelling and emotional story with strong character development and multiple endings.
Atmospheric soundtrack and sound design that enhances the psychological horror experience.

Some characters and plot points, particularly Phoebe and Tommy's arcs, feel underdeveloped or lack closure.
Last chapter included some convoluted puzzle logic that caused frustration.
The game is relatively short and leaves some story details vague or unfinished.

story
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The story is praised for its emotional depth, compelling multi-perspective narrative, and atmospheric portrayal of grief, family, and mystery, supported by strong art and sound design. However, some players find certain plot details vague or unfinished, and a few character arcs feel incomplete. Overall, it's a well-crafted, bittersweet, and thought-provoking experience that resonates strongly with fans of story-driven psychological horror.
- “The story was well put together and the attention to detail was fantastic; if you pay attention, you might be able to uncover the secrets before they get revealed!”
- “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.”
- “Some plot threads felt completely unfinished, leaving several loose ends unresolved.”
- “I felt confused for much of the plot and only caught on as the story progressed, making it hard to follow.”
- “The supernatural element didn't work well, particularly because Phoebe's character arc just ends abruptly despite being central to that part of the story.”
graphics
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The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, cozy, and visually striking art style, which significantly enhances the storytelling experience. The 2D sprite work and contrasting visuals receive particular commendation, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive atmosphere.
- “The art style was what caught my attention at first - I find it to be very pretty.”
- “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.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is simple yet effective, focusing on exploration and point-and-click mechanics that complement the story and ambiance. It offers an unsettling, immersive experience enhanced by art and sound design, making it well-suited for fans of narrative-driven adventure games. Players can expect around 3-4 hours of engaging gameplay with multiple endings to discover.
- “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.”
- “Depending on if you get stuck or if you want to explore other endings, you'll probably get a good 3-4 hours out of this game, and I think it's worth it - especially if you're good with the adventure point-and-click style gameplay with a heavy emphasis on story.”
- “The story, the art, the gameplay while simple was effective enough to allow some basic exploration throughout your journey to discover what exactly has happened to Tommy.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is beautifully composed and effectively enhances the atmosphere, captivating players from start to finish. It immerses listeners deeply, complementing the story and visuals, with some considering it among the best game soundtracks they've heard. Overall, it received positive but moderately rated feedback, around 7/10.
- “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 at tone setting within different scenes throughout the game, adding just the right amount of complexity within the atmosphere.”
- “Throughout the game, there is an incredible soundtrack that really immerses you in the experience. Combined with the visual and story elements, it creates an incredible experience!”
- “Loved the story, characters, art style, and music. One of the best soundtracks I have heard from a game ever.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a deeply emotional experience, driven by rich character development and compelling backstories that create a strong thriller vibe. Players are drawn into a heartfelt narrative blending slice-of-life moments with heartbreaking drama, making it a gripping and touching journey. Those who enjoy character-driven stories will find this game particularly rewarding.
- “I’m a bit more than 2 hours in, but the thriller vibe and the characters’ deep, emotional backstories are really pulling me in.”
- “As I previously mentioned, I felt the Tommy segment was the strongest part of the game, thanks to its balance of slice of life and heartbreaking drama.”
- “Very rich with character development, it's a very emotional trip through the psyche of people and their insecurities.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its strong artistic direction, captivating tone, and beautifully composed soundtrack that enhances different scenes. It effectively supports the compelling narrative with a mood that ranges from engaging to unsettling, creating an immersive experience.
- “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 at tone setting within different scenes throughout the game, adding just the right amount of complexity to the atmosphere.”
- “The narrative is clearly the heart of it, and everything—mood, atmosphere, sound design, exploration, and puzzles—feels like it’s there to support the story.”
- “An unsettling atmosphere, with a compelling story!”
character development
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Character development is praised for its rich, emotional depth and well-crafted personalities, offering a meaningful exploration of characters' psyches and insecurities.
- “Very rich with character development, it's a very emotional trip through the psyche of people and their insecurities.”
- “Good character design and personalities.”

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Recall: Empty wishes is a role playing game with horror, drama and thriller themes.

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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