I am a giant fan of first person point and click puzzle games which sadly are quite rare nowadays. This was my first time playing a game by EmptyWorldGames.
Almost Blue gives off vibes slightly similar to Mateusz Skutnik's Covert Front series while at the same time maintaining a unique style and atmosphere. The art is great and it really makes you feel like you are in a noir comic.
I liked the puzzles, they were smart and not tedious. I would say they are on the easier side compared to similar games but that probably works in the game's favor as a short and casual experience.
The story is communicated through subtle and cryptic hints which is fine for the most part, but I think some more story clues could have helped as you never get a clear idea of what really happened.
The game does have some 'rough edges'. Like the inventory could look a lot better and the font is pretty hard to read but those are of course just nitpicks.
Overall, Almost Blue was an enjoyable short experience with smart puzzles and a very nice atmosphere and I am looking forward to playing the developer's other games!