The Lullaby Of Life Review

A stunning and creative new indie puzzle game has hit the market, and is truly a treat for the senses with its approach to a melodious cozy puzzle adventure. Developed by 1 Simple Game and published through Midwest Games, this addictive game is a unique approach to solving puzzles, through the use of music and sound. Going beyond even just the hypnotic music of the game, however, it is a visually beautiful world that can provide a sense of meditative tranquility, even amid the challenge of complex puzzles.

Puzzle games are a common find in the video game market, but takes the common tropes and transforms them into a unique experience that is accessible to people of all skill levels, languages, and stress levels. Its peaceful focus provides a respite from the world to aid in de-stressing after a busy day, or can give something to focus on with its clever brain-teasers when someone may need to escape from difficult times. The challenges presented are real, but when coupled with the immersive tranquility, it somehow never feels too frustrating or daunting.

On the PC, can be played with either a keyboard and mouse, or with a controller, with the controller being the method used most often for this review as it felt the most comfortable. The game is set up so that buttons will activate different sound pulses, and when there are more than three necessary, then additional little companions will join the main character who can be triggered by a sequence of buttons in the right order. These can get complicated, requiring a good deal of concentration to hit the right buttons at the right time, but are a fun challenge.

While the companions will follow the main character, there are times when certain triggers need to be hit to put a companion in a position where, when they are activated to play their sound, its sound waves will reach a button or other receptive point that cannot be reached by the main character. Eventually, these companions will leave, and new companions