https://www.thegamer.com/snufkin-melody-of-moominvalley-review/
"Tove Jansson’s
Moomins series is about as wholesome as you can get. The main
character, Moomintroll, is an adorable, hippo-like creature who lives in the
picturesque Moominvalley, and, every year, he eagerly awaits the springtime
when his best friend Snufkin returns.
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
captures the essence of the series perfectly.
The game begins with the pair parting as Snufkin sets off for his yearly winter
adventure. When he returns, however, he realises that something isn’t quite
right with Moominvalley. Forest creatures are running away from it, and there’s
a huge billboard obstructing the scenery. Worst of all, Moomintroll is missing.
The narrative here is fairly simple – Snufkin wants to rescue Moomintroll and
restore Moominvalley to its former, nature-filled bliss. A lot of heart has
been put into creating this version of the valley. It’s beautifully represented
through the game’s watercolour palette — heavily reminiscent of the
illustrations used for the Moomins books — and there are plenty of characters
from the series to meet as you explore and go off the beaten path. Little My
was always a pleasure to see, sarcastic wit and all.
Despite the urgency of Snufkin needing to rescue Moomintroll, things move at a
relaxing pace. I took my time to wander across the beach to find Sniff's
missing friend, help a ghost scare police officers to get its strength back,
and play a game of pooh sticks at the river with Snork. It felt as though I’d
stepped right into one of Tove Jansson’s books."
I bought and played this game and can highly recommend it. It's peaceful,
charming, has lovely art and music and is an entertaining journey through the
world of the Moomins that can be enjoyed both by those already familiar with
Jansson's works and newcomers alike.
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
