htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary

Nippon Ichi ventures too far out of their comfort zone.

The game is quite enticing during the first run, however, the constant puzzle-solving can be quite tedious at times. The tediousness is exacerbated by Moin’s excruciatingly slow walking pace, taking a long time just to move from one point to another. It is unfortunate that game speed cannot be adjusted. Though the replay value is not high, the game presents amazing auditory and visual sensations. Admittedly, if Nippon Ichi Software develops another game like htoL#NiQ, I would probably play it. However, it must be kept short like this one or else my impatience towards the tedious gameplay may get the better of me.

While the game is beautiful and there are some puzzles that do the job here, those are sandwiched between frustrating puzzles that require trial and error, and a lack of precision that you'll never truly get over.

Despite its flaws, htoL#NiQ is a unique and immersive experience that might be worth your time if you can jive with its awkward controls.

A beautiful game which if gameplay niggles are improved could be perfection in the sequel