Florence

2018MountainsLinux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch

Florence is an interactive storybook from the award-winning lead designer of Monument Valley about the heart-racing highs and heartbreaking lows of a young woman's very first love. Experience every beat of Florence and Krish's relationship through a series of mini-game vignettes - from flirting to fighting, from helping each other grow... to growing apart. Drawing inspiration from 'slice of life' graphic novels and webcomics, Florence is an intimate and unforgettable story.

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What it feels like

The arc moves from heart-racing highs of new love through heartbreaking lows of growing apart, capturing joy and sorrow simultaneously. Longing, intimacy, and the emotional pull between Florence and Krish define the emotional register throughout. Soft, caring treatment of the relationship with warmth and gentleness in how the story unfolds.

Bittersweet85%

Romantic80%

Tender75%

Melancholic70%

Contemplative65%

What it's about

A young woman's first love—from meeting Krish through romantic highs and heartbreaking lows—is the absolute narrative center. Explicitly inspired by slice-of-life graphic novels; depicts Florence's everyday routines, personal growth, and intimate relationship texture rather than plot-driven drama. Florence's journey from stuck routine to transformation through love and self-discovery marks a passage to self-knowledge and change.

Love & Romance95%

Slice of Life90%

Coming of Age75%

How it plays

Building bonds and romantic connection with Krish is a core system expressed through mini-game vignettes. Steam tags reference 'Point & Click'; interaction driven by clicking hotspots to examine, use, and combine elements. Relationship choices and dialogue likely branch the narrative, though the extent is not fully detailed.

Relationship Sim70%

Point-and-Click60%

Dialogue Trees50%

Quick-Time Events40%

How it looks and sounds

Frame-by-frame hand-drawn 2D art and illustrated aesthetic inspired by graphic novels and webcomics. Steam user tags note 'Colorful'; vibrant palette helps convey the emotional highs and visual warmth of the relationship. Character and world design lean toward adorable, rounded, chibi-like charm reflecting the approachable, intimate tone.

Hand-Drawn 2D65%

Vibrant Color60%

Cute55%

Minimalist Visuals50%

How it's structured

Steam user tags highlight 'Short'; a complete intimate story experience finishable in a single sitting. Explicitly designed as a solo interactive experience with no multiplayer component. A bounded, authored story arc with clear beginning, middle, and definite end.

Short Playtime85%

Single-Player80%

Campaign75%

Branching Narrative45%

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