Trauma

2011-10-04

I bought the humble frozen synapse bundle. The main reason I bought it was for Frozen Synapse. I had heard allot about that game and what can you do wrong with pay what you want? But what I think of Frozen Synapse is a different story; what really surprised me was Trauma.

Trauma is an award winning game and really merits these awards. (In contrast to blueberry garden.) Normally I do not give much for awards in general and the game completely passed me by and is a real gem.

Traumatized by a car accident a young woman finds herself in hospital. Four dreams describe her turmoil and you need to help her resolve them.

The game is a modern take on the classical still frame puzzle game. The graphics are altered still images that cleanly blend reality with fiction and the visual impression is stunning. Especially the animations that take the realistic environment and completely destroy and alter it.

The only irritation I had where the obviously German environment and German accent in the main character's voice. But I think that is a personal miss trait.

Although the game is short, it does not feel short coming. It is worth picking up. Check out the authors site or get it in the Humble Bundle, while it still lasts.