I watched it by accident and quite enjoyed it, but I can’t remember anything about it now.
All I remember are the doughy faces of the Moomins, with their big eyes and cuddly bodies.
I don’t remember Snufkin.
Was he always a thorn in society’s side?
Because he is here, in the new game, inSnufkin: Melody of Moominvalley.
He’s a proper nature warrior.
Goose Game and Snufkin share similar vibes.
And then when you clear them, an area will return to nature and you’ll move on.
Tying into this is the game’s star mechanic: your harmonica.
Snufkin can play a tune to nearby animals and they will help him.
Or there are birds you could unleash at people like missiles.
It’s quite fun.
But you’re able to’t use your harmonica on creatures that are a higher level than you.
They remember the warm and gentle adventures of a show about nature and magical hippo folk.
It feels nice, it feels safe, so that’s what we’re dealing with here.
And on those terms, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley excels.
But none of this is rushed.
It plays out in a gloriously unhurried way.
It’s light and airy and simple.
It’s a nice place to be.
A warm and gentle time.
And I think that’s a lovely thing.
