Arrog

"I play a good amount of indie games yet this game, I believe, is the first game I have played by a Peruvian game developer. My first playthrough left me scratching my head at the cryptic story. It was only …"

"Ultimately, this is an artistic game first and foremost, and the puzzles are the medium in which players participate in the story. It is bittersweet and real, rooted in cultural significance. I fully expect this game to be snapped up …"

"I know this is a concise review by HPP’s standards, but to say much more would spoil what’s already a very bite-sized offering. What I can say with certainty, though, is that I’ve been playing video games for about 35 …"

"To go too far would be totally inappropriate when talking about Arrog, not only because of the short duration of the title, but because there is not much to say. A game experience that through simple puzzles and a beautiful …"

"There&s;s something very personal about games that are hand-drawn coming from single developers or even very small teams..."

"An enjoyable game with a clearly defined style, pleasing audio and satisfying puzzles. However, it&s;s also incredibly short and offers no incentive to replay. Sitting very firmly in a niche category, Arrog will appeal to few, but if this kind …"

"It is fantastic to see the medium of video games &s;do&s; and &s;be&s; things like Arrog. Sure, it&s;s a tricky one to review and recommend &s;as a videogame&s; because it&s;s not strictly one per se. It can have the descriptive, …"

"Arrog is powerful but not for everyone."

"A symbolic exploration of the afterlife steeped in Peruvian culture, Arrog doesn’t do enough to put its story in the context it needed. It’s certainly pretty at times and there’s an interesting message about life and death buried deep in …"

"If you&s;re coming at this from the perspective of a Trophy hunter rather than seeking out a unique experience, Arrog will serve you well, too. You can attain a super simple Platinum comfortably inside an hour, if that&s;s what you&s;re …"

"Arrog is, ultimately, a cultural and artistic experience rooted in meanings about death, grief and sadness. Its beautiful hand-drawn monochrome aesthetic and its exuberant sound design highlight its true nature: a deep and universal audiovisual work. Unfortunately, its main playable …"