I fell in love with this game

There are so many things I could say about this game but, for practical purposes, in this review I'll focus only on a few key aspects. Hopefully, you’ll find even more insights in other reviews if you’re interested.

Let's begin with an overview:

It's a puzzle game with a roguelike approach. That means that it relies on RNG (randomness), but it’s a kind of RNG that you can "manipulate", making (almost) every run meaningful— either by unlocking permanent upgrades or by progressing one of the many puzzles that eventually lead to the game’s ending. To be fair, the RNG is the only element that MAY hinder what, in my opinion, would otherwise be a perfect and flawless experience for every lover of pure logic and information based puzzle games. You may have noticed that I have used the conditional tense here... That’s because, in my view, while RNG can be frustrating at times, it also makes you feel WAYYY better when you actually manage to solve a puzzle or, even more, complete the game. More on this later. This is also a fantastic game to play with a friend or a partner, especially if they love puzzles too. I played it with my boyfriend and we both loved the shit out of this game. Why? Again, more on this later, this is just an overview after all. It took us around 13 hours to complete it without using any guides. Of course, this is very subjective and varies from player to player. There also is still a lot to uncover even after completing the main quest. If I had to give it a score, I’d say it’s nothing short of a 9/10.

Now, a few more details — if you care

Let's talk about the elephant in the room: RNG. To better explain my thoughts on this topic, I think a comparison might help. Let's do it: Outer Wilds. Don't worry if you are not familiar with the game, it's just a way to better convey the idea to those who know it — what follows is still understandable even without that knowledge. Of course what follows is also spoiler free. Outer Wilds is a GREAT game and many consider it the best in its genre. I loved it too. But... I honestly think I enjoyed Blue Prince even more. And that has a lot to do with the RNG, indirectly. Let me explain. Outer Wilds is objectively better than Blue Prince in several ways: the stunning environments, the variety of mechanics, a story that’s generally easier to follow and piece together and an ending with more emotional weight. But still, once completed, I enjoyed Blue Prince more. At their core, both games are quite similar — they’re about collecting knowledge to eventually “understand” how to progress. But Outer Wilds is, in a sense, streamlined. Yes, each player’s journey is unique: Player A might visit a certain planet first, while Player B chooses a different path. But ultimately, everyone uncovers the same story — just in a different order. And once you finish the game (and the DLC), there’s really not much left to discover. The world is already laid out in front of you, and most puzzles, once you have the needed information, can be solved without too much trouble. Blue Prince, on the other hand, is much more dynamic and challenging — but in a fair way, imo. Like Outer Wilds, it’s about piecing together information. But here, you also have to build your own level. That is, through RNG-influenced choices, you construct the path you’ll need to follow. You’re not just uncovering secrets — you’re also creating the structure that lets you reach them. You’re not following a trail — you’re paving it. This design could only work through RNG and, in my opinion, it’s not a flaw — it’s a strength. Sure, in rare cases it might feel a bit frustrating. But when you finally complete the game, it feels like a huge achievement. Not only did you figure out the puzzles like in Outer Wilds — you also created the path and Lady Luck smiled on you just enough. Thanks to the RNG, failure has real weight. If you fuck something up… who knows when you’ll encounter that same puzzle again. And yet, that’s not as bad as it sounds. There are so many puzzles, and even if the exact one you want doesn’t show up again right away, there’s always something else to do, something else to figure out. The constant decision-making is one of the reasons this is such a great game to play with someone else watching. You have to make a choice almost every 10 seconds. When you're not choosing, you're solving a puzzle. When you're not solving, you're reading notes or taking screenshots. There’s always something happening — and all of it is easy to share with whoever is next to you, even if they’re not holding the controller. There’s still so much more I could say to spark your curiosity about this game… But honestly? It’s probably better if you discover it for yourself!