Phonopolis

Another wonderful treat from Amanita Design. I am in my 88th year and I wish more Seniors knew about the large number of problem-solving computer games like Machinarium, Portal, etc. that tell interesting stories and exercise the 'little grey cells' as Poirot would say. There is so much imagination and creativity de…

As artwork, Phonopolis is spectacular: everything from the hand-painted cardboard sets to the fluid animation to the music is stunning. As a game, it's… okay. There are no spoilers in this review. Story + Gameplay After installing loudspeakers to brainwash Phonopolis's citizens into mindless compliance, the Leader p…

Over 10 years in the making, a game with a political message released just at the right time. Phonopolis is the latest work of Amanita, a studio that is well known for its charming story-focused point and click games. I had no doubt that they will make me fall in love with this game again, and I cannot say that I'm…

If someone ever asks you "Can videogames be art?", just show them this game, and the process behind making it. Getting an artistic masterpiece like this in the middle of the AI slop era is a blessing, and a testament to how true art will never die

High quality work. An almost unbelievable level of creativity and effort has gone into this. It is worth the money. I believe it is about the correct length too. Puzzles are a good difficulty level, you wont get too stuck. You will probably get a little stuck. But not too stuck.

Was waiting for this for soooooooo long, and it's here!! The most unique art I have ever come across in a game. Amazing music and an immersive experience, as usual, from Amanita Studio. A really thought provoking premise of the story. So cool.