Meditative Audiovisual Experience: HRANA Review
- *HRANA** is a free adventure experience developed by Buldozer. This experimental exploration game offers a unique and immersive journey through a hand-painted landscape, providing a meditative and history-rich background. By interacting with various objects, players unlock scenarios and delve deeper into the story. Unlike traditional exploration games, HRANA focuses on minimal dialogue and characters, offering an introspective journey with effective voice acting.
- *Your Multilayer Art Game**
HRANA stands out by abandoning traditional game objectives and conflicts, allowing players to immerse themselves in a contemplative experience. The game showcases hand-drawn artwork inspired by the real-world Sudetenland region, featuring ruins, abandoned buildings, and surreal elements like a field of giant nails. Gameplay is simple, employing a point-and-click mechanic without enemies or hazards. The soothing pastel color palette and interactive points create a relaxing atmosphere, making exploration enjoyable.
- *Not a Game in the Literal Sense**
HRANA transcends the typical gaming experience by offering no clear objectives and leaving the story's interpretation to players. With a short playthrough of under 15 minutes and no alternate endings, the game encourages players to navigate through a giant artwork, fostering emotional engagement and personal interpretations.
