[Free with Prime Gaming from Aug 31st]Summertime Madness - Everything you need to know in 2 minutes!
0Summertime Madness invites players into a surreal journey within a first-person puzzle game, casting them as a painter who's struck an ill-fated bargain with the devil. The protagonist has a mere 6 hours to solve puzzles to escape from the clutches of one of his own paintings, or he will be trapped there forever. This unique premise drives players through a dreamlike realm filled with diverse artistic styles.
The game introduces a captivating twist by incorporating a 6-hour countdown and enabling players to trade snippets of their time for hints, adding an intriguing dynamic to the gameplay. Yet, despite this novel mechanic, the gameplay and narrative languish in the shadows of its artistic aspirations. While the game emanates style and memorable surreal moments, the puzzles and gameplay seem relegated to an afterthought.
Amidst flashes of brilliance, Summertime Madness grapples with frustrating design choices. The puzzles, at times, tread into the realm of unfathomability, with solutions obscured beyond reasonable expectations. Instances of convoluted mechanics and excessive walking mar the experience, even forcing players to restart sections due to a misstep. Omnipresent invisible walls blur the lines of what is a valid path. The aesthetics, although lovingly crafted, sometimes teeter into pretentiousness.
While moments of aesthetic wonder are plentiful, the puzzles are ultimately forgettable. With a runtime of about 2 hours, the game fails to garner a resounding recommendation for anyone other than puzzle enthusiasts. Even they might find comfort in utilizing in-game hints or external guides to evade frustration. Ultimately, while Summertime Madness tantalizes with its artistry and novel premise, it feels like an artistic endeavor that stumbled in translating its vision into fun and effective gameplay.
Overall, I give this game 40%.
[Free with Prime Gaming for a month from August 31st 2023]
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