Leila

Leila is a point-and-click puzzle game in which you play as a mother uncovering her childhood memories and trauma one chapter at a time. While Leila’s story tends to take a more depressing route, the game does a great job at handling tough conversations, showcasing these harsh feelings through art.Read More

A journey through the memory-shaped landscape of a woman’s life awaits in Leila, a point-and-click adventure from Istanbul-based developers Ubik Studios. Featuring hand-drawn artwork, environmental puzzles, and a gentle aesthetic, this lo-fi narrative experience leans into a cosy vibe to tell an emotional, if brief, story.

Thus far, I have not given much attention to the gorgeous art or music, the clean performance on my outdated laptop, or the clever and adequately challenging yet not overly difficult puzzle design. I didn’t think much about these things when playing, and I didn’t think about them again until writing this review. For some, reviews fail to accurately communicate what makes a game worth picking up, especially since glitches, framerates, or the feedback of certain inputs are rarely what remai...