Desktop Explorer

A short game (positive). As a disclaimer for any triggers. I would avoid this game if you have any sensitivity to any burn wound imagery. Some of the puzzles will show some artistic renderings of some severe burns and I would be remiss if I didn't warn anyone. A game that leans into the aesthetics of an old operating system and the quirks of it all. With a clippy like character to guide your way. If you are reading this you also probably watched the trailer on the steam page so you know what the deal is here. This isnt *just* a fun little dive into a retro aesthetic. The mood is sufficiently creepy without leaning into any jump scares. I would also say that the game isnt overtly horror so much as it leans into horror aspects to tell its story. The puzzles do leverage the various filesystem and file editing and other desktop application tools in creative ways. The tools the game gives you have you interfacing with puzzles that just couldnt be implemented in any other way. That being said, I think like most puzzle games it all depends if you vibe with the puzzle designers thought process. So like all puzzle games YMMV. That being said I had for the most part gotten to the bottom of most puzzles without any hints from even Pizzaro (Bargain brand clippy). But some puzzles did leave me stumped for a hot second and some solutions seemed a bit obtuse. Dont let the very few times I got stumped or frustrated on puzzles deter you. I had a blast playing this game and thought 95% of the puzzles were incredibly creative and clearly presented. If you are a fan of puzzle games and adventure games this is up your alley. If you want some horror-lite, no jumpscares (opinion), type of game to tip your toes into Horror, then this might be for you as well. Also its a light play. It won't eat up a ton of your time so you will be able to experience great puzzles and a decent story in a package that doesnt overstay its welcome