Review Until Then

Fantastic music
Neat blend of 2D spritework and 3D
Fun characters you'll come to cherish
I loved the story, it made me feel things in such a strong way that games don't often do

Engaging characters and dialogue
Interesting narrative mechanics
Expressive pixel art

Likeable characters
Authentic portrayal of teenage life
Well paced story - just the right length
Genuinely funny and heartbreaking

Pixel work that is equally stunning and fantastically animated
Really nails the feeling of being a teen in the '10s
Incredibly endearing characters
A wonderful and memorable story with political intrigue

Sharp writing in every heartfelt interaction goes a long way to portray each characters' feelings.
A superb selection of timeless classical music and an original soundtrack accompanies the many moments of trepidation, bliss, and reminiscence.
Several interactions such as going to a fair show the level of detail every gorgeous pixel artwork made by actual real-life places.
Names of dishes of local cuisine like Filipino pork menudo with rice or motorcycles passing by, vendors on the street, and dogs barking outside make you feel in a lived-in world.

Masterfully delivers the story it's trying to tell
Lovable and Relatable Characters
Represents the Filipino Culture accurately
Pixel art graphics that doesn't feel dated and even amplifies the experience

Représentation culturelle authentique
Personnages attachants et bien écrits
Thèmes universels (amitié, deuil, résilience) traités avec nuance
Pixel art exceptionnel
Rejouabilité significative
Mécaniques d'interaction variées