Leila

Try Hard GuidesErik Hodges

10/10

Incredible in its narrative and gameplay, Leila is a must-have game for puzzle enthusiasts as well as those simply looking for a great story to experience, though it is one that will trigger introspection and emotions both happy and sad.

Adventure Game HotspotGreg Costikyan

85/100

Leila is not a conventional graphic adventure but is quite polished in its narrative approach, as well as in its diverse puzzles, fostering real emotion and connection to its character.

Pure NintendoSophie Hiner

7.5/10

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

Gamer Social ClubStephanie "Candyxbomb" Richards

7.5/10

With a story that is extremely personal and reviewing moments of pain, regret, and eventually self-acceptance, it feels like the pacing was just a bit too quick. That aside, anyone who has faced any level of struggle, identity crisis, or challenge will find moments of relating with Leila. For a debut game from Ubik Studios, it’s actually an incredible start and I look forward to seeing what they put out in the future should they continue with deep narrative story telling.

Checkpoint GamingDavid McNamara

7/10

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.

StartMenuJay Weaver

Unscored

Thus far, I have not given much attention to the gorgeous art or music, the clean performance on my outdated laptop, or the clever and adequately challenging yet not overly difficult puzzle design.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...

Impulse GamerDean Yamak

Leila was a beautiful narrative point and click game with puzzle elements. I was left wanting more, and I’m still not sure if that’s a criticism of the length