Thinking outside the box.
The act of organising is a powerful one.
A Little to the Left review
Let me explain.
Imagine there’s a random set of books in front of us.
You might choose to order them in alphabetical order by author.
I could choose to order them by title instead.
Part of the power of organising comes from creativity and control.
And this is where A Little To The Left struggles where others, such as Unpacking, succeed.
rather than “how do I want to arrange these items?”.
Luckily, Max Inferno added a feature called “Let it be” based on feedback.
It’s a welcome addition for when a puzzle just isn’t clicking with you.
I disliked this because a hint should never give away the answer immediately.
Most of them are well-designed and require a range of logic.
There’s also Max Inferno’s own unique takes on classic puzzles.
I know what you want me to do when I’m given jigsaw pieces.
You’re learning more about the developer’s way of thinking than might be obvious at first glance.
It’s as if you’re truly getting a look into how they would arrange their home.
This is even emphasised by the game’s visuals and tone.
Objects will rattle and shake as you interact with them, each with their own unique sound.
