Okay, so you know that feeling when you’re just stuck with a task, maybe packing up your life, and you think it’s gonna be simple but then suddenly—bam! Sidetracked by all these little details. That’s kinda what “Moving Houses” from eastasiasoft and Gordon Little feels like. Seriously, ever had a game that’s basically a simulator for moving your stuff? Weirdly therapeutic.
Anyway, there’s this moment when everyone decides or has to decide to leave one place and hop onto the next chapter of life. In “Moving Houses,” that moment is now. Or wait, maybe not now-now, but you get the drift. It’s that perfect blend of silly physics and comfy gaming, like boxing up old memories with this odd satisfaction from ticking off tasks. Go for neatness, or just trash the place if that’s your vibe—go wild!
Diving into the game, it’s like you’re dealing with life in boxes. Sounds kinda dull, right? But hold up, once you’re wrapping cutlery and squeezing that last lamp into the truck, you get these different modes to play through. Regular mode’s cool, but then there’s Extra Packing Mode (which, surprise, needs unlocking) and if you’re feeling nosy, Cut Content Mode to peek at what didn’t quite make the main storyline.
Now, a side note, or perhaps a bit of a rant: using analog sticks for precision? The horror! It’s that odd fit like trying to wedge a square peg into a, well, another square peg but at a weird angle. Utensils sticking out of drawers like they’re daring you to fix them, and items just springing out of boxes, mocking your efforts. Would’ve been way more chilled if things just clicked into place, right?
Oh, oh, and the backtracking! Like you thought you packed the last box, but no—surprises await around corners. The distance to the truck feels like a marathon, with oversized stuff getting stuck, making you double-check all over again.
Funny thing is, while you’re busy wrestling with the controls, there’s this eerie narrative unfolding. Gives you mild goosebumps, honestly. Discover hidden secrets, while your controller buzzes happily—gotta love the DualSense features.
Wrap that all up with a trophy hunt, and you’re in for a neat challenge. Twelve trophies await, one’s silver, the rest gold (fancy, huh?), and none are missable! Speed through the main story in about two hours, and you can tackle the extra modes, no sweat.
Bottom line, grab “Moving Houses” if you’re up for some storytelling magic mixed with chaotic packing. Just remember, those controls might test your patience, so maybe practice some zen breathing first. It’s a $12.99 deal for both your PlayStation 4 and 5, so why not?
Oh, and a little footnote: got a PlayStation copy from eastasiasoft. Cool stuff!
