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How do I start this? Oh right, moving houses. I mean, who really wants to be playing a game about packing and moving? It’s like turning your least favorite chore into entertainment. But here we are. The game’s by eastasiasoft and this Gordon Little guy. You pack stuff, check off objectives, and somehow, it gets its hooks in you. Weird, right?
So, this is about leaving your home. Your stuff. Your memories. Maybe you’re pumped; maybe not. It’s your shot now, like it or not. You get to be this chaos maestro, throwing things around — or you can be all neat, if that’s your thing. Physics do their own quirky dance as you gamify the pain of packing. Instant gratification or frustration, who’s to say?
Now there’s more than one way to get into it: a Normal Mode and the “hey, I’m not done yet” Extra Packing Mode, plus a Cut Content Mode for those who love missing pieces. Progress, but with… boxes.
Can I just say, the idea here? It’s genius. But then, the controls hit. You’d think it’d be a smooth ride, right? Nah. Analog sticks make things all complicated — the sticks are the bad guys here. Ever tried to pick up a fork while blindfolded? Yeah, it’s kinda like that.
Keep placing utensils just wrong enough to drive you bananas. If only boxes scooped up stuff by magic. Chucking things should be the easiest part, yet here we are, stuck with wonky mechanics.
Bet you didn’t think you’d hate backtracking? Well, the truck’s a mile away and big stuff drops like it’s hot, usually escaping your notice until much too late. Just you and your second trips — such thrill.
And then, surprise! This isn’t just about moving. Secrets galore. Something’s up with this house, and it’s not just the plumbing. At least your controller’s vibrations will cheer you on. DualSense kinda shines here.
Oh, trophies! Who doesn’t love shiny rewards? A bunch of them, actually. You want a Platinum trophy? Yep, right for the taking. A couple of hours in and you’ve ticked off Normal Mode—add a couple for Extra Packing. Cut Mode? Basically a coffee break.
Now, for all its quirks, there’s something in the narrative that, well, lures you in. Boxing becomes this mystery — and you, the unwitting detective. But those controls? Yeah, they stick like a sore thumb. For $12.99, you can play it on both PS4 and PS5. Cross-buy magic.
In the end, would I recommend it? Depends on your patience… and fondness for uncovering mysteries while battling a controller. Still, it gives packing a weird sort of allure. Who thinks up this stuff?
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Disclaimer: This unpredictable musing is drawn from a PlayStation copy scattered generously by eastasiasoft.
