Haifa

Incredibly moving experience. Captivating story, an hidden-objects game that isn't frustrating thanks to a good hint system and shining hits. I can't recommend it enough.

Haifa is a captivating story about a group of people looking to find their missing friend. It immediately captures the complexity of emotions and tension felt during wartime. Life continues, but with an increased level of gravity, and the game conveys this emotion in a way not easily put into words alone. Each minuscule detail and object can send one character spiraling while the exact same thing can bring another character hope. It so eloquently portrays the complexity of Israeli life. This game is also a beautiful portrait of the city of Haifa and the diverse cultures and backgrounds found within. The hand-drawn images are rich with details, and it’s clear that each one contains personal experiences and real details from the the developers lives and the city of Haifa. My favorite part by far is the very Israeli message conveyed by the point of the game itself: don’t lose hope. When you lose hope, you can’t continue, so you need to find hope in anything you can, no matter how big or small. Even just a cup of coffee or a birds song, these can be crucial reminders that life is beautiful and there is always a little hope to be found. I don’t usually gravitate towards this kind of game but was drawn to it and I’m glad I found it. I have been playing on my Steam Deck, and while it may be easier with a mouse on a PC, it works just fine and I’ve been enjoying the game immensely. Highly recommended, even if this style is not your usual flavor of game. This is one of those games that you think about long after it’s done.

Runs on my Steam Deck very well. This game is a charming point and click adventure. Themes include psychological health, religion and getting along with people no matter what their philosophy is.

Nice game, played until the siren scene, was too triggering to continue as an Israeli but I will get back to playing it!

Pretentious hidden object. Boring and badly written story with unclear goals. The art is nice but not very compelling. Seems overly punishing for a game that gives so little direction and it's easy to get a game over because you clicked on too many "bad items" (even though you have to click on some of them to progress that story). I didn't like it one bit.

Can't wait for the live-action adaptation.

An excellent game that truly exceeded my expectations. It’s not very long, but that works in its favoץ every moment feels intentional and meaningful. This is far from a typical, predictable gaming experienceץ instead, it offers something fresh and unique. The story is rich, surprising, and deeply rooted in local culture and folklore, which adds a layer of authenticity and depth you don’t often see. The craftsmanship is remarkable, delivering an emotional and immersive journey that reflects the spirit of its time and place beautifully. A memorable and moving experience that stands out from the crowd.

I loved the game, very emotinal and informative about stories of people struggling in times of war. Gameplay was fun, interesting and challenging at some points. I recommend playing it and I also recommend taking the time while playing it and not rushing through!

i really liked it