: The game is widely praised for its "devastatingly honest" writing and relatable portrayal of teenage angst. It appeared on several "best of 2022" lists from publications like Polygon and Kotaku. The DARKSiDERS Release
: It features a "90s Sierra-style" interface with lush pixel art backgrounds and highly expressive character animations.
is a point-and-click adventure game released in 2022 by Three Bees , the solo studio of cartoonist Meredith Gran . Set in the year 2000, it follows Mara Whitefish , a 15-year-old internet-obsessed writer living on a coastal island.
: The game explores the "agony and anticipation" of adolescence through four seasons. Key themes include social isolation, early internet culture (AOL and fanfiction forums), grief following the death of a parent, and the complexities of teenage friendships.