Seven Skies to Paradise Reviews

First impressions of this game: Easy to follow, love the music and artwork :) Very relaxing vibe for an indie game <3 Keep it up!

What stands out about this game is the thought-provoking, environmental storytelling aspect. I think this game is more than just an adventure—it's an invitation to introspection. What does it truly take to reach paradise, and at what cost? Heavy elements of loss, hope, and rediscovery. My favorite level was the one in which you need to retrieve the memories from the sailors who weren’t able to make it past that sky/level. The developer was able to capture how nostalgia is a double-edged sword; often heavily romanticised and comforting, but at a certain point it becomes your very undoing. ie. Sailors consumed by an idealized version of the past paralysed their ability to adapt to current reality, hence why they couldn’t make progress past this level. The art style is highly evocative and the soundtrack compliments it quite well. I really liked the post-dystopian yet melancholic feel of our protagonist flying in lone zeppelin in hopes of fulfilling their journey. Controlling the airship can be a bit tricky in the beginning, because the speed of the airship heavily depends on the direction of the wind, but you quickly get used to it once you figure that out. This mechanic forces you to adapt to the environment and strategize rather than simply push forward and breeze your way through the levels.

A nice poetic experience with interesting concepts, especially gameplay wise, but a severe lack of polish and not the greatest pace. I have met several bugs, some gamebraking, in just one playthrough. The more interesting parts of the game are at the very end (6th sky), while the beginning feels slow and pushy. It lacks QOL and would have been more interesting with a dash. But, when it works, in terms of gameplay, ambiance, art, it works very well.

It has a unique art style, the gameplay is quite simple but I quite enjoyed it, it has a lot of heart to it and feels like a labour of love!