Chants of Sennaar

Tried this game because it was on GamePass, thinking it would be a game to play when I had nothing else to do. Instead the game sucked me in and I had to pull myself away to go to bed. The game revolves around challenging puzzles and translating unknown languages, with a cute story and world to explore. Highly recommended to those who love puzzles and etymology.

A beautiful game about bridging the gap between multiple estranged peoples through language and communication. The language-learning mechanic is incredibly intuitive, rewarding exploration and attention to detail, and ties into the game's puzzles in incredibly creative ways. The visuals and soundtrack are both equally gorgeous, which, alongside fantastic environmental storytelling, creates a vibrant game world that's a joy to experience.

As a puzzle / language translation game, its probably not for everybody... But if you want to try something new that will test your mind, try this out. My only complaint is... Well to not give spoiler, just keep playing if you think game is done -- I almost missed ending.

Phenomenal game with a refreshingly unique gameplay loop. Puzzle games tend to be either too easy or frustratingly hard. Chants of Sennaar strikes the perfect balance of not being pointlessly difficult but still hard enough to create a sense of satisfaction when you finally figure something out. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys interacting with other cultures and translating languages!

So many Aha moments as things become clearer and clearer. the guessing of new word meanings is such a fun mechanic. Fully recommend.