Viewfinder (2023)

Viewfinder provides a visually appealing, aurally relaxing environment in which to work through some very clever puzzles; the way you get from A to B is a really nifty twist. If you like the "wander around and figure things out" kind of puzzle game, I can give this one a hearty recommendation.

Viewfinder arrives on Nintendo Switch 1 (and in backwards compatibility on Nintendo Switch 2) in excellent shape and with very few technical glitches. An experience that, given its overall length and the time it takes to complete each level in a row (barring any temporary crashes), lends itself perfectly to the hit-and-run sessions that the Kyoto-based console guarantees. As for Sad Owl Studios' work, we're talking about a game with an intriguing, bizarre, and crazy concept, with gameplay focused on photography and the geometry of the bodies immortalized in the shots, offering a unique and constantly evolving platforming approach. On the other hand, the story does offer insights into an important theme, but it feels more like a side dish to the core gameplay. If you're looking for a title that will stimulate your brain just right, relying solely on your powers of observation and not on numbers or codes to enter, Viewfinder will certainly satisfy you in this regard.

"Develop negatives to find something positive."

Viewfinder es una de esas pequeñas joyas que a poco que te despistes puede pasar desapercibida, pero a la que sin duda vale la pena dar la oportunidad de sorprendernos y hacernos sentir parte de una experiencia mágica

The Nintendo Switch version runs fine enough, but can have a bit of a hard time with the framerate and loading of stages. For puzzle game die-hards, especially fans of Portal, The Talos Principle and Superliminal I'd recommend Viewfinder in a heartbeat. But if you're hoping to find something beyond that incredible viral video, I'm afraid that Viewfinder will not be able to change that perspective.