The Unfinished Swan

pro

The visual style starts out a bit confusing but ends up being a beautiful discovery. Splatter patterns of paint are varied and random giving a true feeling of life to the world being painted. Each chapter introduces vibrant and unique environments and challenges. Mirrors in the game offers you that extra special reflection.

pro

Story narration is perfectly delivered in a natural voice that you can honestly believe is someone's mother reading a storybook. The soundtrack fits each landscape and situation beautifully.

pro

Controls are fluid and smooth just like a top tier first person game. Jumping is also fine tuned for those precision jumps needed during the adventure.

pro

Balloons serve as both collectibles and currency in the game. The movie The Red Balloon, by Albert Lamorisse, resonated several times in my mind while finding balloons. Collecting them will allow you to purchase unlocks and toys. The toy collection adds replay value to the otherwise short adventure.

con

The game delivers a complete experience, but the time it takes to finish it is very short. There is a desire to see more of the King's world, especially the huge labyrinth that you only visit a very small portion of in the game.