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The game's writing, gameplay and aesthetics were praised, although its short length and price were criticized. Michael Moore of The Verge particularly praised the interactivity of the game's dialogue system and choices. Jordan Devore of Destructoid gave the game a positive review, describing it as "a good-natured adventure game that’s less about interacting with stuff and more about absorbing the atmosphere". Steven Scaife of Slant Magazine wrote that "the game suggests so much beyond itself, through the lyrical cadence of the dialogue, the charming specificity it brings to the characters’ lives, and the way it cuts out of dialogue to reveal scenes". A review from Switch Player praised its graphics, soundtrack, writing, and atmosphere. Jamie Latour of TheGamer gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, criticizing the short campaign while comparing the "simple character designs, primary colors, and blocky, polygonal backgrounds" to Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard.