Threads of Fate

We were really excited to complete this one, after loving Emerald Flame. However, the massive reliance on websites, including some tedious tasks that required us to keep logging in to user profiles, really dampened the enjoyment, such that the middle envelopes felt like a real slog. We enjoyed the last envelope, but had waited months to do it because of how miserable the middle of the experience was.

I enjoyed this game but not as much as PostCurious’s other offerings. For me, there was too much reliance on websites and having to look at our iPad/laptop screen, we prefer the handheld, physical puzzles or components. But there were some really fun, challenging puzzles that we loved! As usual with PostCurious the elements were all beautifully made and designed. We played as a 2 and it took about 3 sessions of 3-4 hours

➕ Physical components are great. Everything feels and looks good. Only issue was the deluxified box. I would've preferred not having it and paying a lower price for the game. ➕ Great puzzles. The puzzles were enjoyable and personally less difficult as compared to The Emerald Flame. The puzzles were varied as well although they do tend to lean towards the logical side. ➕ Good Hint & Solution system. While simplistic, it does the job very well with its layered hint system. ➖ Okay story. As the game is played in multiple sessions, I did not keep track of the story but it seems fine. ✖️ Some busywork required. Once you've figured out the approach for some puzzles, it'll take a few minutes to decipher the solution Overall, I really enjoyed this game! It was quite difficult for me while playing solo so I do recommend partnering up with someone else when tackling this game. It has great puzzles with some "a-ha" moments, lovely art and beautiful trinkets.

The best at-home experience we’ve done so far. It lived on the dining table for days as we came back to it to do an hour or two at a time, and I really miss it! The puzzles were overall fair and satisfying - doable without hints if we slept on it whenever we got stuck. Of course there were a couple of frustrating ones, but even then there was fair clueing (you REALLY needed daylight for one). The world was rich, immersive and emotionally resonant. We actually paused the game for a while before the ending because there was a decision that felt… existential and important? That’s not your everyday puzzle game, and this is not your everyday puzzle game.