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When the Past Was Around

Critics Consensus (Skip It)

A well-made point-and-click love story with beautiful visuals that suffers from inconsistent puzzles and poor pacing towards the end.

Game Info

The game tells a bittersweet tale between a girl and her lover in a surreal world consisting of disjointed rooms from memories and time. With each gathered clue, solved puzzles, and unlocked door, the girl will find her way, unraveling the secrets between her and her lover, the secrets which she used to know.

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RATING & REVIEWS

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90%

Median Score

80%

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Catherine Dellosa
[Date Unavailable]
9/10

“When The Past Was Around is a unique point-and-click game that invites players to go on an emotional journey in a dreamlike, almost fragmented state. Mojiken Studio’s love letter to simple couplehood takes a minimalist approach to living life to the fullest and learning how to move on, so it just might be the perfect game to play during this stressful pandemic.”

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Lillian King (COGconnected)
[Date Unavailable]
85/100

“When The Past Was Around tells a story without uttering a single word of dialogue, using simple but beautiful music and a masterful, unique art style to communicate it. If I’m falling back on popular buzzwords too much when describing it, know that it deserves better. Better yet, make yourself a cup of tea, wrap yourself in a familiar blanket, and find out for yourself.”

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Jemma Casson (Pure Nintendo
[Date Unavailable]
8/10

“When the Past was Around is a well-made point-and-click adventure. The music and visuals contribute to the captivating, if abstract, tale. The puzzles are just right in terms of difficulty, although the game could be a little longer overall, making it a very good distraction for an afternoon.”

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