The Sundew

Meh, it’s okay. Biggest pro is the setting and art style. The longest chapter in the game is set in a very cool, snowy, dilapidated urban landscape. Wish we would have seen more of that. Problem is that the longest chapter in the game is also pretty useless in terms of storytelling. The whole plot gets resolved basically entirely during a massive lore-dump carried through a poorly written conversation at the end of the game. Puzzles are mostly fine, not sure what people are referring to when they complain about moon logic. Just put the damn scrambler on the stupid little table, and everything else is a breeze :)

Hab's mir für unter 2€ im Wintersale geholt - zum Glück. Absurde Rätsel, Pixelhunting vom feinsten und absolut wirre, nicht-erklärende Story lassen doch einen ganz schön sauren Beigeschmack zurück. Ich habe Mitleid für jeden, der sich das Spiel zum vollen Preis gekauft hat. :(

Mostly mediocre, but fine enough to get on sale for point & cick enthusiasts. Story feels like it's been told a few times too many already and it has a few problems with the game only progressing after performing specific actions with no indication for what those are or why you're stuck. It's also short, which is fair for the price, but still, it's over before you could really get into it, while also letting you spend the larger middle portion of the game on plotwise unimportant stuff. Puzzles are either banal or completely obtuse with nothing in between, but still decent enough. I could see this developer progressing to make far better games, but it's not a bad start.

其實我後悔買了⋯ 因為這類遊戲都很難，不靠攻略可以卡關一個月。 但靠攻略，成就感等都會打折⋯是種內建詛咒。 整體來說都是那種賽博龐克的世界觀+劇情； 沒有十分出色，略遜 VirtuaVerse， 但在這類型中也算是前段班了（75+）。 半價入手對的起價錢，但你八成懶的玩完 入手前請三思。

Pros: Cyberpunk setting. Cons: some moon logic puzzles, the alphabet puzzle is glitchy, the story is a little confusing. The game still needs some polish, but overall it's a good experience.

中评，剧情太少了感觉没啥意思，主要就是解谜，看看美术，不过很便宜

The Sundew, developed and published by 2054, is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure that blends retro design sensibilities with a moody science fiction narrative. Set in a dystopian near-future Japan, the game draws heavily from classic adventure game traditions while embedding its story in a richly atmospheric world of neon-lit streets, corporate intrigue, and uneasy coexistence between humans and machines. Its design philosophy feels intentionally nostalgic, yet its themes remain distinctly modern. The story centers on Anna Isobe, a cyborg police officer living in the year 2054. Once valued as part of an enhanced law enforcement program, cyborgs like Anna have since been rendered obsolete by fully autonomous machines. This backdrop of technological displacement shapes the emotional undercurrent of the narrative. Anna is not simply solving a mystery; she is navigating a world that no longer values what she represents. When an ordinary day spirals into a larger conspiracy involving powerful entities and hidden agendas, she is forced into a personal and political struggle that questions identity, humanity, and progress. Atmosphere is where The Sundew excels most prominently. The pixel art environments are dense with detail, capturing rain-soaked alleyways, flickering holographic signage, and industrial interiors with a careful attention to lighting and mood. The cyberpunk aesthetic is present but restrained, avoiding visual excess in favor of layered environmental storytelling. Each location feels deliberate and cohesive, reinforcing the melancholic tone of a society strained by technological overreach. The soundtrack and ambient effects are subtle, supporting the mood without overwhelming dialogue or puzzle-solving sequences. Gameplay follows traditional point-and-click adventure conventions. Players explore static screens, interact with characters, and collect inventory items to solve puzzles that unlock new areas or reveal story developments. Many challenges require careful observation and logical item combination. The game avoids heavy hand-holding, which enhances immersion but occasionally leads to moments of uncertainty. Some puzzles rely on meticulous exploration rather than explicit narrative cues, which may appeal to purists of the genre but can slow pacing for players accustomed to more streamlined design. Narrative progression unfolds steadily rather than explosively. Dialogue sequences flesh out the world’s social tensions and introduce side characters whose perspectives enrich the broader conflict. While the core conspiracy is compelling, the relatively concise runtime—typically a few hours—means that some story threads conclude quickly. The compact structure ensures the experience does not overextend itself, but it also leaves certain emotional arcs less explored than their thematic weight might suggest. What makes The Sundew memorable is its commitment to tone. It does not rely on spectacle or constant action. Instead, it builds a contemplative journey through a city where humanity and machinery intersect in uncomfortable ways. Anna’s character anchors the experience, providing a grounded emotional lens through which the player views systemic decay and corporate ambition. Her struggle is personal yet reflective of larger societal anxieties, aligning the game with classic cyberpunk storytelling traditions. However, the game’s adherence to retro mechanics may divide audiences. The absence of voice acting places the burden of engagement on written dialogue and visual expression. Puzzle solutions can occasionally feel opaque, and the limited scope may leave players wanting deeper character interaction or additional narrative branching. These elements underscore the game’s identity as a focused indie adventure rather than an expansive blockbuster. Ultimately, The Sundew stands as a thoughtfully crafted homage to classic point-and-click adventures infused with cyberpunk atmosphere. Its evocative pixel art, grounded protagonist, and thematic exploration of technological obsolescence create a distinctive experience. While it may not reinvent the genre, it offers a compact and atmospheric journey that rewards players who appreciate narrative-driven exploration and the moody introspection characteristic of cyberpunk fiction. Rating: 7/10

Top spiel hat mir sehr gut gefallen kann ich nur empfehlen!

Неплохой старенький квест, не больше

Très bon point & click :)