I came across SKIP by accident and it turned out to be a delightful puzzle game. On startup, the first thing you'll notice is that ALL text is in a different language (SKIPLISH). So, your first task is to translate the various characters into a known alphabet. Once this is accomplished, you are able to translate environmental labels and game clues. You find tokens, fuses, clues/pages, and a couple of other items along the way. Each puzzle you solve unlocks a door and gives you clues or objects for moving ahead. At first, the environment feel maze-like, but once you know the language and can read signs, you can zip about with ease.
Taking notes is a must for this game. Perhaps I am old-school, but there is something satisfying about using a pencil to work things out on paper. Almost all achievements are story-based and the game auto-saves on exit. I did notice that, when returning, all your inventory is intact but you may not return to your exit location. You may also have to repeat some object manipulations that are not part of a completed puzzle.
SKIP is the work of one developer who has done a really nice job of creating an environment (art and sound) that is pleasant to navigate. I really liked translating the clues and then figuring out how to apply them. The hardest part of the game (for me) was a (very) brief jump section that gave me fits until I understood the mechanics (see forum discussion on the Bridge).
If you enjoy exploration and thoughtful puzzles and don't mind a bit of note-taking, then I highly recommend SKIP.
