The Star Named Eos
Silver Lining Studio, the Taiwanese team behind The Star Named EOS, bills it as a “story-rich puzzle adventure,” which is accurate but vague. I’d describe it as a series of escape rooms, all of which are so comfortable that you won’t want to leave.
EOS puts you in the role of Dei, an aspiring photographer who’s following in his mother’s footsteps. As he retraces her travels across the world, he visits the places where she’s been and tries to recreate some of the photos she sent him over the years. To find everything you need to stage each scene, you’ll need to explore, solve puzzles, and figure out a few things Dei didn’t know about his mom.
EOS is cozy and leisurely paced, with every location created through the use of careful hand-drawn artwork. Everywhere Dei visits feels warm and inhabited, with a sense like you’re vicariously experiencing someone else’s nostalgia. If you’re looking for something to play with a cup of coffee in the morning, this would be perfect.
