Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells

“Within its short 3-4.5-hour runtime, this story managed to strike me in such a beautiful and heartfelt way that I was immediately filled with the desire to go through it all again just to see if it would hit as hard on a second pass (and it did!).”

“For a short game, this story is full of lovable characters, adorable puzzles, and a heartfelt message about the importance of community, love, and doing one's best for the sake of what's important rather than what the rules say.”

“The post office of farewells, developed and published by studio élan, is a compact yet emotionally resonant visual novel that blends heartfelt storytelling with light interactive elements.”

“The presentation is amazing, the music is phenomenal (especially since each piece is made specifically for the area or scene it is played in), and the voice performances of the cast are second to none.”

“Complementing the art is a carefully composed soundtrack that underscores key emotional beats without overpowering them.”

“The post office of farewells is a very special experience that is filled from beginning to end with wonderful characters, artwork, music, writing, vocal performances from an incredibly talented VA cast, and sincerity that will certainly touch your heart.”

“This game is actually so beautiful, from the story to the artwork it is absolutely breathtaking and even had me crying by the end of it.”

“Visually the artwork is beautiful, vibrant and hand-drawn.”

“Backgrounds carry a soft, storybook aesthetic that enhances the dreamlike quality of the setting.”

“The mechanics feel integrated rather than appended, reinforcing the theme of communication and transformation through symbolic gameplay interactions.”

“Incorporates light puzzle mechanics that complement the storytelling.”

“Mechanically, it sits at a blend between visual novel and explorative point-and-click adventure; the closest analogs I can think of right now are Ghost Trick and Tangle Tower, although Upwards, Rain!”

“The script balances whimsy and sincerity, allowing humor to coexist with heavier themes.”

“It's also very fun, allowing for several funny interactions.”

“Not just the obvious, like the excellent voice acting and side stories, but in things like how much more fleshed out its puzzles are, with a specific early one now having like a billion different funny fail states and interactive bits, contrary to the simple cutscene it was back then.”

“Through its imaginative setting and tender character development, it captures the quiet power of words left behind and the courage required to confront loss.”

“The art has such a soft and warm feeling, the character designs are all unique and beautiful. Each character is lovable in their own right even if they got little screen time (love u Mizore), and all their voices fit their designs and personalities super nicely.”

“My favorite part is all the amazing character designs; they're all so unique and nice to look at.”

“The visual presentation contributes significantly to the game’s atmosphere.”

“This layered content adds replay value without diluting the impact of the core narrative.”