City of Stories: The Professor's Secret Collector's Edition Reviews

♡♡♡ As someone with anxiety who was in the mood for something simple, relaxing, and a bit nostalgic this game really hit all the right notes. It has a 'skip' option on almost every puzzle, which makes it super easy not to stress over anything. The art style is calming and has that old-school game charm, almost like something you'd find in a cozy I-Spy or puzzle book. I was looking for something story-driven with light puzzles, and this nailed it. It’s been a great comfort on stressful days, and I genuinely appreciate that. My only real qualm with the game is the voice acting. It just... really sounds like AI. It came off kind of comical at times me and my partner had a few good laughs, especially at the way the dad says “Adele.” It was so bad it became its own form of entertainment. I’d love to see real voice actors bring some emotion and warmth into the dialogue in future games. That would take it to a whole new level. Overall, a relaxing and wholesome experience. Perfect for winding down, the quality of the game is lovely, I really did enjoy it from start to finish. That said, I finished the game in under 10 hours, so I personally think the current price is a bit steep. I’d say around $10 feels more fair, especially since players who enjoy these kinds of games tend to be loyal and are likely to buy 5 or more titles from the same developer. ♡♡♡