Paws - A Shelter 2 Game

I've been a fan of Might and Delight for seven years now. They were the key to my interest in the gaming industry. The Shelter franchise, particularly Shelter 2 and Paws, not only sparked my hobby but are also games I keep coming back to. Even if it’s been a few years, I always find time to revisit them. Lynxes hold a significant place in my life. I see something deeply resonant in them that I can’t quite put into words. Paws is a narrative-driven game that touches on a very warm and important theme: family. It’s worth noting that the game is quite short — you can complete it in about an hour. This is exactly what I love about it; it feels like a little bedtime story, one you've heard many times but wouldn't mind hearing again. It’s about something simple and relatable to everyone. That’s why I always make time to return and experience this tiny, often overlooked, yet dearly loved story once more. It's not only just loved, it always makes me feel that "you are loved" thi...

The bear reminds me of the kid you make friends with at the playground only to never see them again. That's the vibe the entire game gives me actually, if I ever tried to put it into words. The achievements are really buggy but you should be given them all at once upon exiting the game upon completion. Or at least that was the case for me. There are some other bugs that are, of course, your typical Shelter adjacent bugs. I happen to be a guy who loves some silly lagging in games. For me it gives games a certain charm. I'm just weird like that tho.

i cried