Lantern Hollow

Lantern Hollow is a slow, warm adventure game built around exploring a hillside village at dusk. You wander, talk to odd residents, and solve gentle environmental puzzles by combining items and paying attention to what people say.

The puzzles rarely stump you for long, which some genre fans might find too easy, but the appeal here is atmosphere. The hand-drawn art and soft soundtrack make it the kind of game you play with headphones and a cup of tea.

It's short, maybe five or six hours, and it doesn't overstay its welcome. I finished it in two sittings and immediately wanted more from the same team.

What we liked

• Gorgeous hand-drawn art
• Cozy, low-stress puzzle design
• Strong atmosphere and sound