Atmospheric Puzzle Game: Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow
Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow is a puzzle and horror game developed by Frozen Line. Published by Ravenage Games, this atmospheric game features Griffin and Birly the teddy bear as they explore an imaginary world filled with enchanting biomes and ominous places. Players can command Birly to move objects or throw him on hard-to-reach platforms to navigate the game's areas. However, controlling the teddy bear can be tricky, making platforming more cumbersome and unintuitive. Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow is currently available as a demo, and players can also try another free demo titled Daydream: Prologue.
Inspired by the Little Nightmares series and Limbo, Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow not only boasts cute characters but also delves into Griffin's psychological experiences through an imaginary world he has created. The game explores themes of family trauma and healing, with Griffin coming from an unhealthy and dysfunctional household. As players progress through the game, they can pay attention to the enemies encountered and the details of the surroundings, which reference Griffin's real-world experiences. Birly, the protagonist's trusty companion, serves as a symbol of innocence throughout the journey of overcoming fears and traumatic past.
Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow utilizes lighting and colors to set the mood and atmosphere of Griffin and Birly's surroundings, creating a captivating platforming experience. The game's storytelling is innovative, relying on visual cues rather than dialogues and text. While the vignette lighting may creep out some players, the environments become more vibrant as the story progresses.
Overall, Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow is an atmospheric puzzle game that tackles themes of trauma and healing through its captivating gameplay and innovative storytelling.
