SOWON

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SOWON is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by PUMPKIM and was released on October 28, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

In the middle of the night, while finding her parents, a girl falls to the toy world through attic locked for a long time. Will it be possible for her to find her parents and go back to her world? Let's solve some puzzles and explore the mysterious toy world.

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The art style is charming and cute, reminiscent of Tim Burton's aesthetic.
The puzzles are engaging and the game features interesting world-building with strange characters.
The game provides a warm and enjoyable experience, making it suitable for children and fans of adventure games.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and optimization issues, particularly in the final chapter.
Controls can be unresponsive and frustrating, making some puzzles nearly impossible to complete.
The game is very short and lacks features like a chapter selector, which can hinder exploration and replayability.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their cute art style, reminiscent of Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas." However, players have noted that despite the appealing visuals, the game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues.
- “The art style is really cute; I absolutely loved it, so I decided to go ahead and buy this game.”
- “Great art style.”
- “The art style is really cute; unfortunately, the game has a ton of problems and bugs.”
- “The aesthetic reminds me so much of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for being nice, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The music is really nice.”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the variety of music tracks; they keep the gameplay engaging.”
story
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The game's story is largely open-ended, encouraging players to create their own narratives rather than following a predefined plot. This approach allows for a personalized experience, but may leave some players wanting more structured storytelling.
- “I believe it's one of those games where you're meant to come up with your own story.”
optimization
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The optimization in the final chapter has been criticized for significant issues, including poor performance and memory leaks, which detract from the overall experience.
- “There is some really bad optimization or memory leak in the final chapter.”
- “There is some really bad optimization or memory leak in the final chapter.”
gameplay
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Gameplay is praised for its engaging puzzles, varied mechanics, and impressive art, providing a solid foundation and ample comfort options for players.
- “The puzzles are good, the mechanics varied, and the art is great, so the basics are covered, along with most options you should need for comfort.”