Asfalia: The Cranky Volcano

Makes for a decent adventure for younger gamers, with a few caveats

Asfalia: The Cranky Volcano succeeds in what it sets out to do, which is to provide children with a gentle, humorous, and engaging adventure about emotions. Its bright visuals, energetic voice acting, and funny cast of characters make it appealing for kids, and its themes of empathy and emotional understanding give it some real value for parents. At the same time, its VERY short runtime, overly simplistic design, abrupt ending, and occasionally clunky controls make it harder to recommend at full price, even if that full price is just $10. For families looking for something to play together, or for children eager for an interactive storybook experience, it's an easy recommendation.

The voice acting and artwork in Asfalia: The Cranky Volcano are wonderful, and although short, there are some clever touches. Unfortunately, I found the cursor movement a bit too distracting to fully immerse myself in the whimsical world.