Leila
April 7, 2025
A story-driven experience with puzzles about a middle-aged woman trying to make peace with herself. Join her in this dive to her mind and travel through memories and traumas. The unique 2d art style, meticulous sound design and hand-drawn animations bring her to life
Critic Score
81.2
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Critic Reviews (11)
Graphics
75.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
80.0
"Leila is Ubik Studios&s; first venture, and I can say that it was a great start. But, like everything in life, there is always room for improvement. The lack of certain features was felt during gameplay. Since this is a …"
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85.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
65.0
"A cosy, brief, beautifully crafted narrative experience, Leila tells its story in a uniquely interactive way. It leverages its gorgeous hand-drawn artwork in its environmental puzzles, which tend to satisfy despite some occasional frustrating pixel hunting. Its short length does …"
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70.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
95.0
"Incredible in its narrative and gameplay, Leila is a must-have game for puzzle enthusiasts as well as those simply looking for a great story to experience, though it is one that will trigger introspection and emotions both happy and sad."
Read original review"While there&s;s still room to elevate the puzzle design and I&s;m eager to see even more ambitious ideas in future entries, the game&s;s strengths clearly shine through. Remember though, this score is just a snapshot — the complete review paints …"
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85.0
Gameplay
88.0
Story
92.0
"After being drawn in by some eye-catching artwork, Leila backed it up with an engaging story and fun puzzles, albeit hampered by controller inputs rather than a mouse. This niggle aside, Leila is an easy recommend for those looking for …"
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70.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
90.0
"Leila is a title that does things a little differently and definitely impresses with its great main soundtrack (there are many soundtracks available) and almost sublime hand-drawn illustrations. The voice acting of the female main character is not overwhelming but …"
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80.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
80.0
"Leila is an enchanting adventure that seamlessly combines a rich narrative, stunning visuals, and immersive gameplay. While it may not be suitable for younger audiences, older players will find themselves drawn into a world that feels like diving into a …"
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65.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
75.0
"Ubik Studios brings us a point-and-click game that is very different from anything we have seen before. It is an introspective journey of Leila, a woman who navigates her memories, resolving internal conflicts she had in the past. To do …"
Read original review"If you enjoy adventures with hidden objects and don&s;t crave complex puzzles, Leila is an ideal short narrative of a much more mature nature than we are used to in the genre. However, it&s;s a disappointingly rushed narrative whose emotions …"
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78.0
Gameplay
82.0
Story
76.0
"Point-and-click adventure fans may be surprised by the more depressing tone of Leila, but the art style, emotional story, and challenging puzzles will carry them through. The game&s;s themes can feel heavy, but leave the player with a sense of …"
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30.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
85.0
"Leila tells a story that most people should hear. It gets to the truth of ourselves in the hustle of each day with who we are and how we navigate life. However, at times, the story feels a bit rushed. …"
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