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Cute game with ghosts

NOTE: There might be spoilers, but I'll try to avoid them.
NOTE2: English is not my first (nor my second) language, so sorry for any mistakes I've probably made.

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Chivi-chivik played: HOME

I already reviewed a game with "HOME" as title, but that was an excellent fangame, and this is a cute game.

Gameplay
It's true that this game plays like a point-and-click game: there are sidescrolling maps and to progress you must investigate a lot of stuff.
Gameplay is really simple: aside from talking to characters, navigating and exploring the maps and getting and using items to continue there's nothing else. However, it's still enjoyable, as a classic.

Graphics
The graphics are ADORABLE, and they're truly well made. Even if the maps are full of ghosts, the colours evoke a happy ambient, which rises the cuteness factor.

Music
The music wasn't something special, but at least it fit the game.

Technical stuff and the like
No bugs, yay! Every puzzle worked well!
However, the dialog had plenty of mistakes. I always recommend to get a proofreader if you're used to make mistakes or if your native language isn't English. Aside from that, the dialog wasn't great: sometimes it felt like the flavour text was forced, and some characters said things that didn't sound natural (rushed dialog is an example). All of this should be improved.

Story
We've got the main character, Lavender, who can see ghosts as everybody in her family. She's given a task by her aunt and starts to walk around the building, which is full of benevolent ghosts.
There's not a story so to speak, you're just given an objective and start playing to achieve it. This is the kind of game that would've been strong if characters had a lot more to say, but... they didn't. At least the ending was cute as well, not like those bait-and-switch endings many games have. I'm glad this game has a normal ending.

Overall
This game is great if you love cute and short games. However, don't expect an amazing plot or incredible characters. Just let yourself be mesmerized by the cute atmosphere.
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Thanks for the review man! I really appreciate the feedback! :D I'll see if I can apply some of the feedback in an updated version of the game.(ESPECIALLY the dialogue, I wasn't too happy how it turned out)
You're welcome! And go for it! You can make this game a lot better :D
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