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When the Past Was Around (2020)

Mojiken Studio

Android · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · iOS

3.66 from 76 ratings

420 members have it in their collection · 4 playing now · 223 backlogged · 64 wish listed

How long? · with extras 3h · 100% 2h (from 9 logged playthroughs)

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.
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Details

Developers
Mojiken Studio
Publishers
Chorus Worldwide, Toge Productions
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Music, Point-and-click, Puzzle
Themes
Drama
Events
Tokyo Game Show 2020, INDIE Live Expo 2020
Steam
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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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Rating distribution

5 stars
11
4 stars
32
3 stars
28
2 stars
4
1 star
0
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Community All Reviews Statuses

isabelp_97

Review isabelp_97 4/5 · Jan 15, 2024

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 …

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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.

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Eldratha

Review Eldratha 5/5 · 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 …

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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.

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SailorStar

Review SailorStar 4/5 · 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.

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