7.4/10 - Obscure but memorable PS2 experience, (25 - 50 mins), This game feels like a relic when you find an obscure game that you never heard of on a PS2 and then you decide to try it out. It ends up being a great experience and rather underrated, it keeps you satisfied with what it is.
The game is nothing groundbreaking but it has an interesting but dark world which is on it's last threads. The world is intertwined with characters who have suffered through this world and find joy in the things they have left. The fish pond takes you away from this suffering and offers a relaxing experience in comparison to the the dark realities of this game, it lets you chill for a bit and experience another mechanic that the game has to offer. I would consider this to be contrasting with the platforming which is tricky but enjoyable as you traverse in the dead world around you.
The story and the characters are what make this game stand out for me as you want to talk and learn more about them, but you get to appreciate them for the amount of dialogue they have. I also enjoyed the visuals/graphics and the platforming, although this game does feel like the world and the platforming could've been developed further. I would've loved to see who else and what else could've been affected by this (there are references to what or who has been affected through world building).
Overall, this game isn't for everyone but if you're patient, want a solid ending and enjoy platforming then this game is for you!
* Thematic Ending Spoiler Below*
The last that made an impression on me was the ending, it was something special and I thought the creator did a great job at making a satisfying but dark and sad ending. It made you care about a character but it also showed how sometimes reality is cruel.