Paper Trail Review (Potato PC)
Paper Trail is a decent puzzle, particularly for those who enjoy cozy/semi-casual games.
Story
The story is somewhat good, which reminds me of picture books and short graphic novels I read as a kid. The usage of folding paper is rather creative, notably during various kinds of scene transitions. Neither the story nor the characters are rememberable, although it's fine since it's a puzzle game.
Visual/Audio
Paper Trail boasts a gorgeous and eye-catching art style. It uses folding paper(s) for all aspects of the game, including the credit. The sound effects are okay, while addition of audio tracks that mimic conversation helped me enjoy the story.
Gameplay
The puzzle mechanics and design are exceptional. The game introduces new mechanics as you progress into new areas and serves puzzles that combine multiple mechanics, where I never feel overwhelmed. Figuring out possible puzzle solutions wasn't difficult, although sometimes I forget to fold in specific ways (horizontal, vertical and diagonal) or not fold too much.
The difficulty is just right for those who are looking for cozy/semi-casual games. If it's too hard for you, the game provides hints by showing step-by-step folding the paper(s). Although even if you see whole steps, usually you still need to figure out other mechanics by yourself. For obvious reason, please hold back from using hint too frequently or see many steps at once. And if it's too easy for you, you can try collecting all origami/collectibles which is quite a bit more challenging.
Other
The game runs well on my Linux device with minimal issues. It's also available on Android and iOS, but limited for those who subscribe to Netflix.
Wrap up
I had a great time with Paper Trail, where I bothered to collect all collectibles. The base price is a bit pricey though, considering you could beat this game under 4 hours.