Shindig

TL;DR: A game about throwing a party, that made me feel delighted and happy as I got to know its characters, and melted my cold and cynical heart. I did not expect to love this gem of a game and I do, I absolutely love it. It's rare that I play a game and the only negative that I can think of is that it doesn't (yet) have a sequel that I can go and play straight after this one. I'm listening to its soundtrack right now while I'm writing this, and appreciating the many little touches of warmth and genius that I found in every scene and location, every dialogue and interaction (and reaction) of the characters, every thoughtful lunge. Finely-crafted dialogue getting strong and lovable characterisations across to the player with voice-acting that nailed the right tone every time (I paid attention throughout the whole game - Don't ask what's in it!) and a game full of designed details that just made me smile and enjoy. The developers of this game pitched it as an uplifting experience and...

[h1]PBS vibes[/h1] Relentlessly positive and meticulously inclusive, Shindig is a ~3 hour point + click adventure by Imaginary Friends games, a small studio consisting of married couple Martyn Maillardet and Fay Maillardet. While both Fay and Martyn have extensive backgrounds in the game industry at large companies like Sony and Nintendo, this is their first independent release. The game is struggling to find its audience a little, so I picked it up to support quality work and to see for myself what it's all about. In Shindig, your customizable player character is taken to an idyllic little island by a talking boat to assist in planning a party. The game's main goal is to run around the island collecting party necessities and associated festivity accouterments such as cake, sweet tunes, and cool decorations. To accomplish this, you must befriend the game's ~15 characters spread out across a dozen locations or so, mostly through the completion of fetch quests, scavenger hunts, an...

If this game doesn't put a smile on your face, I honestly don't know what will. Shindig plays like a traditional point 'n' click - you talk to folk, pick up objects, and even access your inventory by moving your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, à la classic adventure games such as Broken Sword. The story is pretty straightforward - you answer a job advertisement to travel to a small island and help organise a party. But the real strength of this game is in its characters. The island is home to a wide variety of folk, and each one is absolutely bursting with personality and individuality. Honestly, most of the characters in this game are far more memorable than those you'd find in most AAA titles these days. They're all brought to life by wonderful art and utterly charming voice acting. I played through the bulk of the game in one sitting, and even went out of my way to hunt down all of the achievements, something I rarely do. It's not a long game - you can easily finish it in ...

Hey there hoomin! Tbh, the moment I started creating my character, the game had already got me. Not just because there are many (hair) styles you can choose from, but the developers really made an effort to make variety and diversity one of the integral components of this game. And as you can feel while playing, they were very successful in doing so. The individual and lovable characters are the main reason for playing this charming game! They come to life through their different personal backgrounds, their relationships between one another and their different ways of speaking (which is evident thanks to the great voice acting). But most of all, these characters are damn funny! Playing this game really made me laugh out loud - a lot. That's why Shindig is not necessarily a single player game. You can also play it together with your family or friends to enjoy the jokes all together. I did the latter and it was one of the most entertaining nights in months. Moreover, the tunes are da...

Very nice game with funny and charming characters. With just under 3 hours of playtime perfect for a weekend!

Shindig is a lot more than its simple premise and visuals belie. Tasked with setting up a party after accepting a job offer and travelling to an island the game plays out as a fairly linear point and click adventure that has a run time of a few hours, but it is the characters, the positive social messages, the slightly surreal setting, and the easy going humour of the writing that elevates it above all of anybody's initial impressions. A joy to play, and a game that deserves better than most will give it credit for <3

Not a challenge, but a delight. Full of character, humour and heart - more than this jaded old gamer was expecting. If you like watching familiar childhood films when you need comfort for a couple of hours, this is a good pick for you.

Shindig is a funny, short and sweet romp that wears its heart on its sleeve. Your goal is to spread joy to an island full of animals by organising a little party, and along the way you'll also help the inhabitants with their lofty-but-totally-achievable goals. It's a game without major conflict and a positive, cheery attitude at every turn – plus the occasional song! – and that also translates to its straightforward, relaxed gameplay. An easy playthrough for a laid-back Sunday afternoon, it's the kind of game that makes you want to nibble at a jam sandwich as you play. (So I did.)

very cute adventure game for kids

While Shindig may appear to be aimed at children the game can be enjoyed by all, okay maybe not dark souls fans unless you fancy a change of pace. While the game’s puzzles are simplistic unlike other point-and-click games it does not take away from the overall experience Shindig will scratch that point-and-click adventure itch. The perfect experience for point-and-click adventure fans and people that want a relaxing, insightful game with its relatable characters, its running mental health themes and how it’s okay to be a square peg in a circle hole. I have been struggling to get into gaming lately, and Shindig was one I sailed through and found myself laughing out loud and also relating to some of the characters. While the game is short easily completed in 2/3 hours it’s the perfect game to fully immerse yourself in. I would also love to see more from the developers especially what’s behind the waterfall? Read our full review here! https://nerdybirdgames.com/2023/06/10/shindig...