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When the Past Was Around

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When the Past Was Around

Sep 22, 2020

Main game

3.66 average rating based on 76 ratings

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When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.
Release Dates
Sep 22, 2020 (Worldwide)
Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 15, 2020 (Worldwide)
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
Dec 18, 2020 (Worldwide)
Xbox One
Jan 24, 2022 (Worldwide)
Android
Mar 13, 2022 (Worldwide)
iOS
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User Stats
421
In Collection
64
Wish Listed
4
Playing
224
Backlogged
How Long Is When the Past Was Around?
Main + extras: 2.9 hours
100% completion: 2.4 hours
Total completions: 9
Eldratha
Eldratha gave Oct 24, 2023
Eldratha gave Oct 24, 2023
Level 10 Emotions

When the Past Was Around is an emotional masterpiece that delicately explores love, loss, and the beauty of memories. This enchanting point-and-click puzzle game unfolds like a heartfelt storybook, leading players through a journey of introspection. The game's beautiful hand-drawn art and soothing music create a poignant atmosphere, perfectly complementing its narrative. Each puzzle is a metaphorical step in the protagonist's emotional growth, making gameplay a touching and immersive experience. When the Past Was Around is not just a game; it's a poetic expression that resonates long after the final puzzle piece falls into place. It's a testament to the power of storytelling in gaming, leaving players with a profound appreciation for life's fleeting moments.

SailorStar
SailorStar gave Oct 5, 2021
SailorStar gave Oct 5, 2021
Bawled my eyes out the whole way through

I loved this game so much. The puzzles were satisfying, the art style was delightful, the music was enchanting, and the story... Oh what a beautiful story of loving and learning to live on. Felt deeply in my heart, I'm so glad I played this.

isabelp_97
isabelp_97 gave Jan 15, 2024
isabelp_97 gave Jan 15, 2024
isabelp_97's review of When the Past Was Around

Charming, emotional, beautiful and relaxing are a few words I would use to describe this game. As a point and click puzzle narrative game, this really hits a lot of great notes. It immediately makes you feel invested and connected to the main character and her story. The art style is beautiful and I love the hand drawn style so much. The puzzles themselves are not too difficult and don’t distract from the story that is being conveyed. I feel like the puzzle fit in so well with the narrative by sort of placing the player into the mindset of the main character who is also trying to figure things out and process the events taking place. Truly a gorgeous bite sized puzzle game that very effectively tells a touching and emotional story of the joys and sorrows of life.