Moomin Midsummer Madness

Cosy games have really carved a spot in the market for themselves since the handheld revolution, and Moomin: Midsummer Madness fits in perfectly. With the nights drawing in and that feeling of lethargy creeping up after a long work day, a comfortable, chilled-out experience is exactly what is needed. With its beautiful visuals and a devotion and love to the phenomenon that inspired it, this will not only please Moomin fans, but also serve as a great introduction to those trying a traditional point and click adventure for the first time. A great starting point in which to graduate to the more mind-bending efforts.

Moomin: Midsummer Madness is another adorable game in the series with stand-out visuals and an admirable story that shows calm amongst chaos but it's over very quickly and could do with improvements in its hint system. 🌊

Moomin: Midsummer Madness is a very successful adaptation of Tove Jansson's universe, which finds in point-and-click a natural way to transform curiosity, humor, and imagination into small discoveries.

Even though it sticks strictly to the standard point-and-click adventure formula, Moomin: Midsummer Madness is a charming title, featuring a beautiful, well-crafted take on the book series that is sure to please existing fans of its communal, heartwarming spirit while also serving as a perfect gateway into that cozy, playful universe.

My fumbling with the controls and trying to get through the repetitive puzzles somehow made the four hours I spent playing feel long. Still, the game's overall charm and the lessons it teaches about how communities cope with disaster are definitely worth experiencing, so I'd still recommend it, especially once a significant sale hits.

I mentioned this previously, and I will say it again – Moomin: Midsummer Madness has opened my eyes to a new world of the Moomins that…I didn’t realize I needed. The stories are endearing and heartwarming. The characters are very human at the end of the day (despite none of them actually being human). And the puzzles in this title are not going to break your brain, but they will test your skill to some extent. If you’re new to the Moomin universe, I’d recommend it, if not for getting a glimpse into the world, but just for a good puzzle game. If you’re a Moomin OG, then I don’t need to sell you on this game.