Viewfinder

"The background music that plays in each of the hub worlds is jazz, and it’s just as intentional as any of the photographs. Jazz is filled with spontaneous moments of harmony, which turns out to be the main ingredient and …"

"If you like puzzles and games with "original" mechanics, you should try Viewfinder. Its premise is as unique as it is fun. Too bad that it becomes somewhat short and does not reach its full potential almost to the end. …"

"Viewfinder stretches its entrancing central mechanic in delightful ways, constructing an engrossing, yet brief, puzzle-adventure that shouldn&s;t be missed."

"Viewfinder is an incredibly interesting game with a mechanic that is very easy to pick up and highly enjoyable throughout the entire runtime. If you are looking for something truly difficult, you aren&s;t likely to find that here, but if …"

"A picture might be worth a thousand words, but stepping inside a picture is worth so much more. In what is the best game of the last decade, Viewfinder places theatricality, in the form of its mystifying world and its …"

"Viewfinder is a beautiful and heartfelt journey that challenges the player in different ways. Perspective means everything in this game, and the challenges you face will give you a whole different view on puzzle solving games. Each puzzle is interesting …"

"Viewfinder is a smart puzzler that pushes the boundaries between reality and challenge, building both beautiful and creative levels."

"Viewfinder is fun while it lasts and has more than one moment that will leave players with a smile on their faces. It doesn&s;t live up to its full potential, but it&s;s still a solid game and one that will …"

"Viewfinder&s;s inventive mechanics are a reminder that some ideas can only be done in video games, and it does a great job balancing puzzles that give players freedom while still feeling satisfying and intentional."

"Viewfinder provides a visually appealing, aurally relaxing environment in which to work through some very clever puzzles; the way you get from A to B is a really nifty twist. If you like the "wander around and figure things out" …"

"Viewfinder is an innovative and ingenious narrative puzzle game. Not only does the story strike and leave its mark but it is a beautiful work of level and game design. In addition, it sends a precise message that touches us …"

"With so many ideas in visual and level design, Viewfinder is a must-have title for any puzzle game enthusiast."

"Viewfinder is an ingenious puzzle game that wows at every turn, even if its sci-fi story stretches to find deeper meaning in its mind-bending photo hook."

"Viewfinder is a puzzle game that invites us to reflect on perspective, optical illusions, and the manipulation of reality. The puzzles are different and presented in an uncommon and innovative manner. The adventure also has a touch of mystery surrounding …"

"I did however have the best time solving its puzzles, which I’d hate to spoil here. But man, when you turn a photo upside-down and then stuff falls out of it? That moment got me to gasp. And the gravity …"

"Sad Owl Studios has delivered a puzzling experience that&s;s both instantly approachable and inventive enough to keep you guessing throughout. Viewfinder is simply wonderful – a breath of fresh air that shouldn&s;t be ignored."

"While Viewfinder will leave you wanting more, it is one of the best and most unique in the genre to come out in some time, with gameplay that never gets old as it repeatedly finds ways to surprise and impress. …"

"Though the narrative setup did little for me and the occasional orientation issues mildly frustrated, Viewfinder still manages to shine through as a resolutely interesting, smart and enjoyable three-dimensional puzzler that feels like it was cut from the same, ingenious …"

"Viewfinder is an incredible mind-bending puzzle game that never stops innovating and never stops being fun."

"Some occasional frustration with mechanics and personal expectations not met aren&s;t enough to prevent Viewfinder from winding up an all-round terrific debut from Sad Owl Studios. Crafting a game that is confident not only in the ideas it wants to …"

"Overall, Viewfinder is a unique puzzle game that both experienced problem solvers and fresh-faced novices will find enjoyment in. Filled with several hours of fun and plenty of hidden treasures to reveal, there is no doubt that Viewfinder is setting …"

"Viewfinder is a unique game that begs to be experienced. I do wish it was available on more platforms as everyone needs to experience this unique puzzle game. I could not put it down until the end and I cannot …"

"It would be well worth your time to focus on this unique puzzler. Exploring a colourful simulation by manipulating the world around you through photographs, Viewfinder is a relaxed, compelling experience that stands out for its visual style and unique …"

"The entirety of Viewfinder, including completing its optional puzzles, only takes a few hours, but its brevity is a strength. The game has no unnecessary fat where you use familiar solutions to solve slight variations of puzzles you’ve already completed. …"

"Viewfinder’s innovative, clever puzzles and the satisfaction that came with solving them left me eager to face each challenge head on. Although the optional puzzles somewhat extend your time spent in the simulation, the experience felt relatively short overall. However, …"

"An impressively-designed puzzler that&s;ll leave an indelible mark on anyone&s;s cerebral photo album."

"A mind-bending puzzle game that survives the transition to Switch with its soul – and its magic – intact. Essential playing for anyone who likes to look at the world from a different angle."

"Viewfinder lives on games of perspectives, of encounters between photographs and three dimensions, and does not disappoint."

"It’s ironic that a game all about breathing life into pictures can’t breathe life into its own core mechanic. Witnessing a flat picture expand into something tangible or using photography to reposition the existing stage is a technical marvel that …"

"Viewfinder&s;s puzzle conceit is an ingenious one. It revolves around using photographs, paintings, sketches, posters, and so on, which can be held..."

"Innovative puzzle design and truly astonishing visual trickery make this puzzle game a must-play-even if it doesn&s;t quite have the space to make the most of its best ideas."

"Having said that, some of the puzzle design here is excellent, and the core idea is strong enough to easily keep you going throughout. Setting aside the narrative, which is pretty forgettable, this is a largely impressive, compelling puzzle game …"

"Spellbindingly surreal and stimulating to the end, Viewfinder is the freakiest form of photo mode in which every snap is a happy one."