I played the demo and almost instantly bought the full version. This is the most beautiful game utilizing Unity as a game engine I’ve ever seen. I toyed with everything unlocked for approximately 15 minutes, and the number of oohs and aaahs I let out made writing this review inevitable.

Honestly, I’m tempted to run outside and yell for everyone who enjoys cozy games about decorating spaces, has a knack for this aesthetic, and likes lo-fi to purchase it immediately. And it’s still in early access! What could the developer possibly do at this point to make it better? I don’t even know—this little gem of a game is already so enjoyable.

It feels like a warm hug, a mug of your favorite tea after coming home from a walk on a crisp autumn day, the instant ramen you make when you’re exhausted and starving—the one that turns a miserable day into something salvageable.

If you're waiting for a sign, let me tell you: go buy Midori no Kaori!