Dordogne Looks Like The Watercoloured Hug We All Need

A painting is worth ten thousand words

Sometimes you just need to look at something pretty, something artsy, something all calm and warming. Dordogne, which is a title I will probably never attempt to speak out loud, is a narrative adventure game set in a stunning watercolour world. That is, quite honestly, all I need to know about it for it to have caught my attention. I love interesting art styles, and this one is truly entrancing.

If that’s not everything you need to know though, then here’s the skinny. You play as a 32-year old woman called Mimi, who is visiting the house of her grandmother, who recently passed away. Because her grandmother was some kind of evil villain in a former life, she’s left lots of puzzles to solve dotted around the place. I’m sure it’s quite touching if you’re into it, but people who make puzzles are categorically a little bit evil.

Your aim is to play through the puzzles and stories to help Mimi rediscover her childhood memories and find the wonder that a kid feels as they’re growing up. It’s got a little bit of time travel to it, and that should make for some really intriguing interactions too. Mostly though, Dordogne just seems really wholesome, and while I love me some dark and messed up games, sometimes you just want a digital hug. Dordogne looks like it’ll be the equivalent of taking your brain out and giving it a massage and a nice hot bath, and I’m fully here for it. It’s just a shame it won’t be out until next year.