Take A Tiny, Trippy Journey in 'Takume'

Takume: The Dreaming Daughter is the kind of game that I'm very predisposed to love: it's short, features beautiful pixel art and a layered, fantastical world, with a story that speaks to deep, dark feelings. It's the sort of thing I like to play, to write about, and even to make.

My disposition doesn't discount its quality. There's heart and weight to this tiny adventure. It speaks the language of fantasy: you play as a young lady in witchy robes, traveling a forest with weird talking creatures, spirits, and magical puzzles. But its story is grounded: about trauma, acceptance, even forgiveness.

And it packs all of that into a nice little wallop: Takume takes about five minutes to experience. The game was made by talecrafter, Lara Kaaa, James Dean, Chris Early, and Fabric.

You can download Takume The Dreaming Daughter on itch.io for free, or support the game on the page.