With My Past

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With My Past is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Imagine Wings Studio and was released on May 6, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"With My Past" is a pixel-art puzzle platformer game. The protagonist of the story is an ordinary child who, like everyone else, has made some wrong choices in the process of growing up. To help her overcome regrets from the past, you need to unravel layers of puzzles with her "shadow of the past," understand and assist her in recognizing and facing her own past, finding a way to coexist. -This …

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emotional5 positive mentions

Innovative gameplay mechanics that creatively involve the player's past self, enhancing both puzzles and storytelling.
Emotional and introspective narrative that resonates with players, effectively linking gameplay to the character's mental state.
Challenging yet fair puzzles with a good variety of difficulty, making the game engaging and rewarding to solve.

The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Occasional awkwardness in English translations can detract from the overall experience.
Some players may find the narrative exploration to be somewhat shallow despite its presence throughout the game.

story
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The story in "With my past" is a simple yet emotionally resonant narrative that effectively intertwines with the gameplay, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience. Players appreciate how the storytelling evolves alongside the character's journey, with dynamic text blurbs that reflect the protagonist's mental state and relate to the puzzles. Overall, the game is praised for its seamless integration of story and mechanics, creating an immersive and thought-provoking experience.
- “With My Past is an outstanding puzzle platformer that weaves emotional storytelling into accessible puzzles.”
- “One thing this game does a particularly good job of is linking its story to the gameplay - the text boxes appear dynamically throughout each level as you solve them, and the meanings of them relate to both the story as a whole as well as the current puzzle you're solving.”
- “The brilliance of this experience lies in the seamless blend of level design and storytelling, crafting a world that is both immersive and profound.”
- “The story itself is simple, but the storytelling is excellent.”
- “The main story took me just under 3 hours to beat; however, there is also an additional set of about 50 'B-side' levels which I haven't tried out yet that contain more difficult puzzles.”
- “The emotional story and the puzzle mechanics revolving around a past self worked really well together throughout, and I enjoyed the mechanics changing along with the tone of the character each chapter.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is centered around a unique mechanic where players leave a shadow that mimics their movements with a delay, creating a dynamic relationship with their past self that evolves throughout the game. Puzzles are well-designed, progressively introducing new mechanics and maintaining a balanced difficulty, making them both challenging and satisfying to solve. The integration of story and gameplay is particularly strong, with narrative elements dynamically linked to the puzzles, enhancing the emotional experience as players navigate through various levels.
- “The core mechanic is simple: you leave a shadow of yourself that copies your moves with a delay.”
- “New mechanics are introduced and combined throughout the game, and the difficulty is managed well, making every puzzle fun and satisfying to solve.”
- “The puzzles are challenging and fair; you can restart a challenge anytime if you get stuck, and the game teaches you its mechanics really well as you play along.”
- “The core mechanic is simple; you leave a shadow of yourself that copies your moves with a delay.”
- “The puzzles are challenging and fair; you can restart a challenge any time if you get stuck, and the game teaches you its mechanics really well as you play along.”
- “Gameplay feels like a lightweight combination of Braid and Celeste.”
emotional
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With My Past is praised for its exceptional blend of emotional storytelling and engaging puzzle mechanics, creating a touching experience that resonates with players. Despite its short length, the game effectively evolves its emotional tone alongside gameplay, making it a highly recommended choice for fans of both puzzles and heartfelt narratives.
- “With My Past is an outstanding puzzle platformer that weaves emotional storytelling into accessible puzzles.”
- “The emotional story and the puzzle mechanics revolving around a past self worked really well together throughout, and I enjoyed the mechanics changing along with the tone of the character each chapter.”
- “Beautiful, fun, clever, touching game!”
music
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful, calm, and chill qualities, often evoking a sense of sadness. Players appreciate the overall artistic presentation, with many expressing interest in exploring additional tracks, such as the b-sides.
- “The music is great too; I'm going to try the b-sides next.”
- “Beautiful art style and music; it's very calm and chill, plus a sprinkle of sadness.”
- “Good music too.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their beautiful art style, which complements the calm and chill atmosphere of the game, infused with a touch of sadness. This aesthetic, combined with the music, creates an immersive visual and auditory experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, with a beautiful art style that perfectly complements the calming music, creating a serene atmosphere with a touch of melancholy.”
- “The visuals are breathtaking, showcasing an incredible attention to detail that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The art direction is exceptional, blending vibrant colors and intricate designs that draw you into the game's world.”