Stephen Tailby
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Blue Prince is one of those puzzle games best played with little knowledge going in, as much of its joy is in uncovering its surprisingly deep depths. At surface level, this is a sort-of roguelike adventure in which you map out the layout of a mysterious mansion across a 45-square grid, with your ultimate goal being to find the hidden 46th room. We have to stress, though, that there's more to the game than this, even though at times it can feel like there isn't.
Promise Mascot Agency has the energy of a long-forgotten, experimental PS2 game that may have only been played by 12 people, but those 12 people would defend with their lives. Its combination of story and design is unorthodox to say the least, but somehow, this open world crime drama management sim makes it all work.
On first appearance, Wanderstop looks like your average wholesome, low-stakes indie game with easy-going objectives and enjoyable, soothing tasks to perform. While the game is exactly that, it layers on top a story that hones in on the central character's mental state, and it's an effective combination.