Here is my opinion:
- I could relate to the childhood game because I played it when I was little so I liked that.
- Other than thinking about the past, the games does not fit well in the theme.
- I like the Sims-styled music.
- The game was a bit difficult due to the fact that some of the sticks randomly moved when picking up. That made it a bit tedious at times.
- I remember this being a game for 2 players so maybe you could make it a local multiplayer game where the player gets switched after every stick that gets picked up.
Very small game, but relatively good execution. Well done.