Desktop Explorer

I also appreciated that the game doesn't lean into jump scares and metafiction to create its horror; there are some intentionally creepy visuals and glitches, but the main focus is on the story.

Using common computer mechanics like duplication, viewing hidden files, editing source code, viewing browser history, etc, all felt great, fun and rewarding.

I loved both visual art and soundtrack, although just on some occasions, I felt music changed too frequently because it's tied to whatever program/folder you have open, and that made the mood change drastically with just a few clicks.

PUZZLE DIFFICULTY: There were definitely a few things I would have totally missed if I hadn't been referencing a guide on my second play-through, and there were maybe 3-5 puzzles I had to look up on the initial play-through to get a hint, but otherwise I felt that all the puzzles were the perfect level of difficulty, ranging from simple [but NOT boring] to challenging [but NOT impossible]).

The ambiance is great, the visuals are immersive, and the whole thing feels very cohesive despite each section featuring a new profile and their favored computer softwares.

The retro-inspired interface feels authentic, capturing the look and feel of older computers while remaining easy to navigate.