Simogo’s ethereal virtual arcade cabinet continues to invite reflection on the act of moving on.
Sayonara Wild Hearts is celebrating its 5-year anniversary today, September 19, 2024.
Below, we examine how it feels to revisit the game and its soundtrack time and time again.
The more time passes, the more nostalgic I grow forSayonara Wild Hearts.
The presentation is encouraging enough to return to it sporadically.
Sayonara Wild Hearts is one of the few games that have remained installed on my PC since launch.
Over time, it became my go-to escape to clear my head or wind down after a long week.
Sometimes I play it from start to finish, which can be done in about an hour.
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But that same evening, my replay session gained unexpected significance yet again.
A spokesperson toldIGNthat the company plans to continue its existing contracts while replacing departed staff.
At the time of writing, Simogo is yet to issue a statement about its plans.
Back then, Simogo was working on “Project Fuzzy Optics,” AKA Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.
It’s no overstatement to say that Simogo’s work was one of Annapurna’s recognizable staples.
Simogo has always excelled in doing something different with each new project.
Any lessons learned along the way aren’t used to inform sequels but inspire sometimes polar-opposite aesthetics and ideas.
Perhaps I won’t even look at my previous score and choose solely to enjoy the music.
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