When the Past was Around

Love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

When the Past was Around - A Bittersweet Puzzle Adventure

"When the Past was Around" is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game that explores love, loss, and self-discovery through the story of Eda. Guided by The Owl, players navigate a surreal world of memories, solving puzzles and unlocking the bittersweet secrets of a past relationship, all beautifully illustrated by renowned artist Brigitta Rena. With enchanting music and a unique storytelling approach, this game invites you on a profound journey of moving on and letting go.
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Version: 1.128 (Last updated: 2023-11-28)
Creation date: 2022-01-24
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App summary

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

This is the story of Eda, a girl in her early 20s.
Like anyone in her age, she’s lost.
She lost her way in the journey to achieve her dreams.
She lost her way in the journey to find love.

That until she met The Owl.

The man that would help her burn her passion,
the man that would help her find the spark in a relationship,
and also the man that would teach her about heartbreak.

The game tells a bittersweet tale between a girl and her lover in a surreal world consisting of disjointed rooms from memories and time. With each gathered clue, solved puzzles, and unlocked door, the girl will find her way, unraveling the secrets between her and her lover, the secrets which she used to know.

Features:
- A picture speaks a thousand words.
Experience the game’s story not through words nor dialogues but beautifully
hand-drawn art created by famous Indonesian artist, Brigitta Rena.
- A short, sweet and whimsical journey.
Explore a bittersweet tale between a girl and her lover in a surreal world
consisting of disjointed rooms of memories and time.
- Personal and ubiquitous.
a game about overcoming the past and finding the self.
- Solve brain-teasing puzzles.
Various intriguing puzzles to solve and stories to uncover.
- Let the music guide you.
Atmospheric violin music will accompany you from the peaceful days to the
angstiest moments.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Beautiful art style and graphics
  • Engaging and emotional storytelling
  • Puzzles are generally enjoyable and not too difficult
  • Lovely soundtrack that enhances the experience
  • Unique themes of love, loss, and healing
Cons
  • Cutscenes are often too long and cannot be skipped
  • Issues with responsiveness of touch inputs
  • Need for improvements in hint options and interactivity
  • The game restarts from the beginning of a chapter if not saved properly
  • Some puzzles are too simplistic or lack depth
Most mentioned
  • Beautiful art style
  • Touch responsiveness issues
  • Long cutscenes
  • Puzzles not too difficult
  • Need for higher-quality hints
User reviews
This was such a beautiful game to experience. I loved the storytelling, the puzzles, the art - everything was just so beautifully done. The themes of the story were expressed clearly, and the puzzles were not too difficult to complete. Overall a phenomenally made game, i would recommend it to everyone really
by Patricia Hoong, 2024-11-21

This was an absolutely beautiful game and very enjoyable to play. The point-and-click puzzles word reasonable, and I didn't need any hints, that's always great! My only complaints are having to click on the musical bubbles all the time, and having to go through cutscenes from the beginning again when you resume the same chapter later on.
by AJ Jivdaya, 2024-10-14

Genuinely, one of my favorite games! The plot and the way it gives hints on where the plot is going excites me! The art style gives off more like a gentle vibe and I love it, overall, I love it a lot!! I've played this multiple times in like just 2 years, both because of glitches and how fun it was to solve the puzzles! 10/10!!
by Shoon Lae Wadi, 2024-10-09
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