Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

It is one of my favorite games I’ve played this year. The main character is Snufkin, a musician who returns to Moominvalley after being away for the winter. When he comes back, he finds that his best friend Moomintroll is missing, and the beautiful valley has been changed by the Park Keeper. As Snufkin, you need to help restore nature, support the valley’s residents, and discover what happened to Moomintroll. The gameplay is a relaxing mix of exploration, puzzle solving, light stealth, and story-driven quests. I really enjoyed how the game balances the main story with side quests, because every character you meet has their own personality and fun little stories to share. One of my favorite features is the use of musical instruments. As you progress, you unlock new instruments that can be used to solve puzzles, interact with the environment, and open new paths. I love how music is woven into the gameplay instead of being just background sound. The game also tells you which instrument to use, so the puzzles feel satisfying without becoming frustrating. Besides the gameplay, the music in this game is also one of its biggest highlights. The soundtrack is beautiful and fits the atmosphere of Moominvalley perfectly. My favorite part of the game was the night area. It looked absolutely beautiful and cozy. I especially loved standing on the cliff at night, looking up at the moon while listening to the peaceful yet slightly mysterious music. The whole scene felt so calm and relaxing that I just wanted to stay there and enjoy the moment. I recommend the game to players who enjoy cozy adventures, beautiful art styles, and relaxing gameplay. In the end, when Moomintroll carried Snufkin out of the park after they escaped, it felt like such a warm and emotional moment. I loved seeing their friendship and the happiness of being reunited. 🥹🩷

What drew me to this game was the artstyle, I love the soft watercolours it has going on! The start of the game gives off this creepy mysterious vibe which i wasnt expecting at all. Any horror creepiness is always welcome with me especially with these cozy games coming out, it was such a breath of fresh air! I loved the story, it was really just lovely. I already played the demo for the second game and I cant wait to get it, it also seemed to have the same creepy feeling this one had and that just makes me even more excited to play it!! Was super easy to 100% it, just need to make sure you do the achievements for the start of the game cause after you cant get there again and will have to play the game again to get them all. Luckily I spent 12 hours on one save file as I explored and double check everything cause it was just so enjoyable running around in that little world! Pick this one up next sale for sure.

First of all, what a perfectly adorable game. Everything about it has a charm you just can't tear yourself away from! The soundtrack is gorgeously fitting, and the art style being a mix of Tove Jansson's original illustrations and newer Moomin media is fantastic, plus gorgeous colouring! The story and gameplay are perfect for a Moomin game; you never feel like you're being punished for missing a step or getting caught, and so much of the fun comes from exploring and playing around to find out what happens. Later/endgame gameplay is great fun, there's a noticeable difficulty spike but again, you never feel punished for it. Characterisation is also perfect, no one seems out of character for even a second. There are genuinely comedic moments littered about the game, you physically cannot be in a bad mood while playing. Snufkin's polite yet fierce determination was fantastically portrayed. Overall GREATLY recommend for both Moomin fans and casual gamers alike, 11/10