Castles In The Sky Review

Those fluffy pillows up in the sky
Are full of wonder, in children’s eyes.
“Are they pillows for God’s bed?,
Or just somewhere angels can rest their heads?”

Developer Tall Trees believe in Castles in the Sky,
And use their game to communicate why.
A delightful tale that’s honest and pure,
You play as a young innocent, nothing less, nothing more.

By holding the left mouse button, the child bends their knees
And is airborne once you release, soaring with ease.
Clouds are your platform as you aim to go higher,
And you’re rewarded with an overwhelming feeling of wonder.

Not containing frenzy or some uncalled-for fury,
Just wonderful accounts of everyday beauty.
Like fairytale whimsy, words appear in the clouds,
This story is told through rhyme, just like what I’m doing now.

The aerial infant can clasp a balloon,
And grab glowing dots, but honestly, there’s no real need to.
These arbitrary collectables play second fiddle,
To the marvel of the baker, the mailman and the on-going riddles.

It’s a bedtime story that will last twenty minutes,
Where parent and child can engage with no limits.
No blood, no gore, no profanity to speak of,
Just an all-ages affair crafted with an evident love.

“This is an outrage, this isn’t a review”,
(In the traditional sense), you’re right, it’s an appreciation of something bold, something new.
The constantly miserable may scoff at such a notion,
That a game can give players unadulterated jubilation.

This industry shouldn’t be solely about murder and despair,
It’s a welcome departure to see a game dole out some much needed cheer.
So, for the price of a chocolate bar and a can of fizzy pop,
Go play Castles in the Sky and bounce your way to the tippy-top.

VERY GOOD. An 8/10 is only awarded to a game we consider truly worthy of your hard-earned cash. This game is only held back by a smattering of minor or middling issues and comes highly recommended.

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