GIZORAMA - While most triple-A developers in the current games market seem to think that sensory overload is the key to an engaging experience, independent developers are constantly surprising and impressing us with simple, subtle and finely crafted games. Geeta Games’ debut title Lilly Looking Through appears to fall into the latter category; a beautiful, intimate and oddly relaxing adventure game.
Described as an “animated adventure for all ages”, Lilly Looking Through is a rather quaint point-and-click adventure game with a focus on aesthetic quality and solvable “logic” puzzles. The game’s demo reveals very little to us, but from the outset there are a few things we are aware of. Our titular hero Lilly is a young girl, who, for whatever reason, has found herself exploring a dark, magical forest. She, alongside her brother Row, makes her way through this mysterious location with the aid of the player’s mouse clicking and puzzle solving skills.
Nicole writes: "Lilly Looking Through may not be the next AAA title, but it does pack a punch with its gorgeous hand-painted backgrounds and an enjoyable difficulty curve to the puzzles throughout. In Lilly Looking Through there is no dialogue, no inventory meaning each puzzle must be solved what is before your eyes. "
On a particularly cool and misty summer night, Lilly is visited by an enchanted red scarf that sends her on an incredible adventure as she seeks to rescue her little brother Row. Soon into her quest, Lilly discovers a special pair of goggles that allow her to solve many navigational challenges by rewriting the past and changing the present. Step into a world filled with magic, puzzles, and marvelous machines that celebrate a sense of wonder as you help Lilly save her brother and discover the ultimate mystery.
For a first-time effort from a relatively young indie studio, Lilly Looking Through is admirable. It’s a lovely way to spend a couple of relaxed hours – give or take – that approaches greatness but sadly falls short at the final hurdle. Further adventures would no doubt be welcomed with open arms by the adventure gaming community. Here’s hoping that Geeta Games isn’t finished with Lilly just yet.
