Whimsy

About Whimsy

Whimsy is a single player casual puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by madison karrh and was released on December 21, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Whimsy is the story of a girl awaking in the forest, as she always does, and stumbling upon little red footprints. Following these footsteps leads her on a whimsical journey through the forest to solve puzzles, assist woodland creatures and discover rituals.

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 197 reviews

graphics30 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Beautiful and unique art style with a cozy, surreal, and sometimes dark atmosphere.
Short, charming puzzle game with satisfying and creative puzzles suitable for casual play.
Free to play with a heartfelt, whimsical narrative and an inviting experience reminiscent of indie flash and Rusty Lake games.

Controls can be janky and unintuitive, with occasional bugs that may require restarting the game.
Some puzzles are cryptic, obscure, or lack adequate hints, making them occasionally frustrating or confusing.
Very short gameplay length, which some players found too brief and somewhat lacking polish compared to the developer's later titles.

graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56% positive mentions, 38% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions
The game features a distinctive and charming 2D art style praised for its unique, eerie, and cozy atmosphere that sets it apart from similar titles. While some note the visuals are technically simple or outdated, the compelling and imaginative artwork—combined with pleasing aesthetics and mood—receives consistent acclaim, making the graphics a standout aspect despite being modest in technical complexity.
- “The art style and the pacing set the game apart from similar games I've played from different developers.”
- “Beautiful art style, big fan of this creator and have played all of their games after falling in love with the art style.”
- “Stunning art style, cosy and spooky vibes.”
- “The game features really lacklustre 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Graphics are crude from a technical point of view but the developer managed to make them compelling.”
- “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions
The game's story is a charming, simple fairy-tale-like narrative with a whimsical and ethereal tone, complemented by unique art and music. While generally light and sweet, some users found it brief and lacking depth or cohesion, wishing for more character development and a more integrated message. Overall, it provides an enjoyable, immersive backdrop enhanced by its artistic style and puzzles.
- “Such a beautiful little story, incredible art and lovely music.”
- “Artwork, storyline and puzzles were unique and captivating throughout.”
- “Lovely art style, cute world and story too. Despite being short, definitely packed a punch; well worth playing :)”
- “And overall the story doesn’t feel cohesive and just kind of ends with an equally optimistic and pessimistic platitude.”
- “The story is simple and never really fleshed out, though I wish the overarching message was played out over the course of the game rather than being held until the end.”
- “ This game has no story.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions
The music is consistently praised as relaxing, charming, and a perfect complement to the game's art style and puzzles, creating a soothing and enjoyable atmosphere. Some users noted it can be quite quiet, requiring volume adjustment, but overall the melodic and whimsical soundtrack significantly enhances the game's appeal.
- “The puzzles were extremely satisfying, the colour scheme and music made my brain feel quiet, and the visuals were gorgeous.”
- “Whimsy's music is the best strength with the artwork throughout the game to be rather charming as well.”
- “Such a beautiful little story, incredible art and lovely music.”
- “I will note that the music is incredibly quiet to the point I had to almost max out my PC's volume.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features a beautiful, dark, and surreal atmosphere blending artsy visuals with a mildly spooky yet endearing world. Its whimsical and soothing ambiance, complemented by clever puzzles and ambient elements, creates a cozy, dreamlike experience perfect for a brief, immersive playthrough.
- “You do a bit of classic puzzling and item fetching to work your way through the odd, mildly spooky but endearing world, and enjoy the surreal atmosphere along the way.”
- “Immersed in a dark stylized surrealism, its atmosphere and ambient blend with this twisty fairytale-esque narrative.”
- “Overall, whimsy is simply a very nice and funny game, with clever puzzles and funny dialogues: not only it feels rewarding, but its chill atmosphere is perfect for beating it in one sitting when you need to feel cozy.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The gameplay offers enjoyable puzzles and captures the developer's signature style, but is hindered by some obscure solutions, finicky mechanics, and occasional technical issues like unresponsive clicks and awkward text boxes. These flaws affect the overall smoothness and may require patience, though the game's visuals, music, and interactive elements still provide an entertaining experience.
- “It's a nice way to sample the developer's work before buying her much longer and more polished game Birth, which has the same style of art and gameplay and which I greatly enjoyed.”
- “Gameplay is mostly serviceable with some enjoyable puzzles; however, be warned that there are both annoyingly obscure solutions and very finicky puzzle elements where you can have the right solution but not be pixel perfect, so you might not get a success trigger. [Spoiler] Watch out for the wheel puzzle.”
- “The visuals, music, and gameplay all combine to make a very entertaining hour, and the whole thing costs absolutely nothing.”
- “There are mechanical issues like the janky text box or occasionally needing to click on objects multiple times to register, that definitely take away some of the enjoyment.”
- “Whimsy is a weird story experience that suffers from a few poorly designed mechanics and some smaller bugs.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game shows promise but is hindered by multiple bugs, including issues with save functionality, text boxes, and color accessibility, which can affect gameplay clarity and experience. Despite these stability problems, no major game-breaking bugs were reported, allowing players to still enjoy its art, music, and puzzles.
- “Feels so buggy that I'm never sure whether I'm missing something or I'm stuck because of some glitch.”
- “Unfortunately, this game was rather buggy and not really fun to play if you are color-blind (like me).”
- “Except for some buggy spots and the save button works horribly, I enjoy this game: the art style, music, puzzles, they gave me an indescribable vibe that I have lost from other idle games nowadays.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game evokes a uniquely wholesome and heartfelt emotional experience, combining quirky charm with a touch of cuteness. Players appreciate its weird yet endearing world, which creates a distinct and memorable feeling despite minor control issues.
- “Uniquely wholesome and it's free.”
- “I can't really describe how this game made me feel, but I can say that it had a very unique combination of weird and cute, as well as some interesting puzzles.”
- “Controls can be the tiniest bit janky at times, but it's a non-issue for the weird, interesting world you get to jump through. There is nothing better than finding something a little strange and a lot heartfelt.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features a subtle, whimsical humor that blends a serene, cozy atmosphere with clever, funny dialogues and charmingly monstrous characters. Its unique art style and lighthearted tone create a fun, non-threatening experience that balances mystery with a sense of enjoyment and relaxation.
- “Like other puzzle games of the same type, there's an aura of mystery around the puzzles and the imagery can also be quite creepy in appearance, but the game is actually very serene or even funny: the characters are monstrous beings, but they are always nice to the player, never threatening them; it seems like everyone is having a good time in this weird world, which is something that makes the game feel pretty unique.”
- “Overall, Whimsy is simply a very nice and funny game, with clever puzzles and funny dialogues: not only it feels rewarding, but its chill atmosphere is perfect for beating it in one sitting when you need to feel cozy.”
- “Super unique art style, has a subtle sense of humor, and it's free <3”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users praise the game's character development, highlighting the interesting and beautifully designed characters that enhance the overall experience.
- “A nice short puzzle game with beautiful artstyle and interesting character designs!”
- “I absolutely adore all the character designs”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is praised for its infinite replayability, offering a consistently engaging experience each time it is played.