Okay, so you want a chill puzzle game that gets into the feels? How to Say Goodbye might be your jam. It's a small indie game; the story's sweet, the gameplay's destressing, and it looks pretty cool. I dedicated a few hours to it and here is my straightforward including points given to each aspect.
Visuals – 7.5/10
The art style is easy on the eyes. The soft colors create a calm vibe that works with the whole dealing with loss thing. The colors pop, which is nice, but sometimes it's too much, if you got soft eyes. All in all, the visuals are simple but do the work pretty well, for a small puzzle game.
Story – 7/10
The story's what got to me. It's about saying bye and missing people, which is tough but they did it well. It hits you with short scenes instead of long talks, which gets the feelings going. = It can be very emotional and even death-releasing for those who are having similar experiences. Yet, if you are not that much involved, the story may come off as a bit impractical or skinny.
Gameplay – 7/10
It's pretty easy to get into. You move stuff around to help your character through puzzles. As you go, new things show up to keep it interesting. The puzzles are chill but make you think a bit without making you wanna rage quit.
Length & Difficulty – 6.5/10
I spent roughly two hours to complete the main storyline plus around 30 mins on the extra chapter. It’s a quick game, good for a chill afternoon. Though if you like longer playtimes, you might wish there was more. It's not super hard either since it puts more weight on the vibe and plot than tricky puzzles.
Replayability & Overall Experience – 7/10
The story is linear; no changing choices or different endings. The story and the puzzles will be seen and solved, and then the visitor will have no incentive to return. Still, I appreciate that it is rather a meditative piece than a rushing puzzle marathon. It provides a calming, emotional experience that can touch differently depending on one's mood.
Final Verdict:
How to Say Goodbye is a nice puzzle game that’s all about being calm and dealing with loss. It's great if you like games, don't take too long, and make you think a bit. I’d say wait for a sale since it is kinda short.
AUTHOR INFORMATION
PROS / CONS
- Calm, relaxing gameplay
- Heartfelt storytelling and emotional depth
- Beautiful visuals and soothing music
- Easy to pick up and accessible for all players
- Thought-provoking themes of loss and healing
- May be too slow or minimal for some players
- Lacks intense action or challenge
- Short gameplay duration
- Emotional themes might be upsetting for some
- Limited replayability


