As a Sarawakian living in Sarawak, I can't really recommend this game. Although the story starts off interesting, I feel like the second half of the story (the portion when you're in Sarawak) is quite weak. Perhaps I might be too strict on this game, but it takes a lot of liberties regarding Sarawak that it comes off as quite unbelievable (though the first half of game also did have its fictional moments). Almost all of the locations used in Sarawak aren't real, which I can understand as there can be a lot of issues that come with using real places. Its more of the tone/feel of the setting as well as the accuracy of certain laws the same touches upon- in real life, this character would've gotten the death penalty for his crimes while in the game, a measly few years in jail is treated like a big deal. Furthermore, the whole gecko sideplot was just odd- I find it highly unlikely the main character (MC) would've been able to smuggle a live animal through multiple immigration checkpoints ...

It's a nice game, but could be better. Art is nice, like the kind of minimal illustrations you might see in magazines, editorials, or graphic design stuff. The puzzles were simple, but nothing to write home about. The game experience involves parallax scrolling, point-and-click, and hidden objects - elements that made it feel more like a game you'd play on your tablet or phone, not on PC. There are dialogue trees, but repeating chapters doesn't really yield new information. It's just an illusion of choice, the game clearly has a linear narrative that leads you to similar (if not the same) conclusions no matter which choices you make. I was a little frustrated with this. I would have liked to have seen more divergent, creative consequences. For example, acting like a jerk to the pink-haired lady in the museum might result in her thwarting your efforts by throwing an extra puzzle at you. Something like that would have been interesting to see, but that didn't happen. No matter how you ...

[I]Sarawak[/I] is an interactive e-short story that is simply enjoyable to read/play. The story is captivating and eloquently written, the puzzles are organic and varied, and the art is minimalistic and stylish. It’s a piece of e-literature/game that deserves attention from readers and adventure gamers alike. As a short story, [I]Sarawak[/I] is easy to pick up to read, and hard to put down. I found myself quickly invested in the protagonist’s quest to unravel a mystery that brings her from Oxford, England to Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia. The accompanying artwork – with its strong lines, bold colours, and atmospheric shadows – gives this modern tale a classy, romantic feel. I could totally see [I]Sarawak[/I] as a graphic novel if it weren’t in this format. You will need to interact with some illustrations to progress with the story, forming the foundation of the game’s puzzles. As with many adventure games, [I]Sarawak[/I]’s rationale for having a collection of puzzles fo...

Great game for a cozy afternoon. You could probably finish it in under 2 hours (I spent a lot of time idling and achievement hunting). I enjoyed the story and thought the ending did it justice. My only complaint is the lack of bgm throughout the game. There's only a few instances where you get actual music, but not where it mattered.

I love almost everything about this game, but it seems to me that they're charging full price for something that isn't finished. The story just kind of stops. It's more like a proof of concept than a game.

Spoiler Warning! Total Rating 6/10 The execution could have been better. It has gripping storyline but greatly underutilized; redundant character identity for example the MC occupation was not utilized for any specific scenes. Each of the puzzle are redundant and some are repetitive . They provide you with the illusion of choice with no apparent penalty for making the wrong choice in other words the storyline are linear. Love the music tho. Authentic Dayak Music 10/10

This was pretty cute. I liked the style of the game, the art, the dialogue choices, and I enjoyed the options available to me. I would say that there are a few tiny things I don't like about it, but those aren't enough to impact my review of a game. Small nitpicky things that shouldn't stop someone from giving this a look! I will make a note for streamers--this game does not allow you to stream in windowed mode. Use that knowledge and set up your stream accordingly! <3

Very straightforward game - there's already a story set to be told and your choices will, at most, only divert the narration a little so you go around the topic instead of getting straight to the point. The art is lovely and very much my taste - I unashamedly admit it was my biggest incentive to buy the game - and while you don't get a constant stream of BGM, there's still the occasional scene where music does play its part in setting the mood; quite realistic in that sense. I also enjoy the subtle cultural references and writing (NOTES!) Having said all that, I find it comparatively short for its price - it can be completed in an hour, tops, even while completing achievements (CHEESE & APAM LOL). Gameplay is minimal and puzzles are simple; you can tell the focus is on the unsurprising but neatly-told plot. Not much replayability either. In short, it's a decent attempt for what seems to be this publisher's debut game, so I'd recommend it - but only at a discount.

A short but sweet puzzle/mystery game that is set in England and Malaysia. It is a very short story but I found it entertaining. Dialogue was enjoyable as was the music. I do wish that there was more depth to the characters - it felt very rushed. Overall, for the price I am pleased.

If you’re looking for a story-driven mystery with plenty of intrigue and fun, give this one a go.