The Rewinder (2021)
Gamera Games, MistyMountainStudio
The Rewinder is a 2D puzzle adventure game inspired by traditional Chinese folklore. The game uses pixel art to mimic the aesthetics of Chinese ink paintings. Players will get to meet mythological figures such as the Spirit Wardens, the Ox-head and Horse-face Guardians of the Beyond, and the Tudi Gong (Keeper of the Land). The player takes on the role of Qi Yun, a "rewinder" who has the ability to enter people's memories and influence their actions. By utilizing "senses" and swaying others' "intentions", he can change history.
About the story
At the request of the Spirit Wardens, Qi Yun goes to a small village to investigate why a spirit couldn't be reincarnated. The once thriving village has been deserted and filled with resentful spirits, leaving one woman alone in the teahouse. Who's she waiting for? Where did all the other villagers go? What really happened seven years ago?
Platforms
Mac Switch PC XONE Series X|SGenres
Adventure Indie Point-and-click PuzzleThemes
Fantasy Historical Mystery
Languages: English and 3 more
| Interface | Audio | Subtitles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | |||
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| Japanese |
Media
Critic Reviews
Nindie Spotlight
By Justin NationSteeped in quite a bit of cultural lore, The Rewinder has a unique appeal amongst its point-and-click peers
New Game Network
By Ben ThomasDiscovering the past of an abandoned village in The Rewinder is satisfying thanks to a neat time-altering mechanic and basic adventure puzzles. This adventure only stumbles with some translation errors and minimal complexity.
Gamersky
By 细拉The Rewinder in a slightly rough pixel screen, wrapped in very interesting play and puzzles.
