Pill Baby

9 for 10 I got this in a humble bundle, it sat in my library for like two years, and in a fit of curiosity I decided to actually launch it, and holy ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥. I was literally blind, knew nothing, thought it was gonna be some sad "explore town as a drug addict" thing, but no, it's a beautifully crafted arcade that explores(masterfully) the themes of childhood trauma, incestual abuse, and addiction. Phenomenal. Pleasantly surprised. Would like to see more of this, maybe polish out some dialogue and story exploration, but it's the most pleasant surprise I've had in years.

after finishing this game i had mixed feelings about it. the story is gravely undermined by the gameplay. i don't want to sound like a gamer(tm), but it honestly frustrated me. i'm writing this some time later, and have to say that i don't remember being compelled by what this game is doing artistically. it is, for sure, interesting, but all i can think of while watching the trailer up there is that i wish i experienced it like that. the contrast between what i remember experiencing and what the trailer makes me expect gives me whiplash. support the game! support indies! just don't expect an actual adventure here, it is not quite that.