Back in July I had the privilege of previewing an adorable hand drawn, novel-esque, puzzle game by developers Cotton Game. Sunset Hills had hooked me with its beautiful art and challenges, and on top of that, a world completely made up of dogs?! I was sold.
When the opportunity to play the full game was presented, I JUMPED.
Gameplay
In Sunset Hills we get a look into the story of the sweet pup Nico Grant and his journey to visit his military friends. Following Nico city to city via train, we meet some interesting breeds (get it, pups, breeds) who help him with challenges he faces along the way. Each with their own personality, and adorable nature.
Continually getting players to think outside the box, Sunset Hills devs ingrained puzzles into the overall storyline. Some puzzles require you to find objects, while others make you remember patterns, while others are as simple as playing with a cat’s cradle. From puzzles that bring nostalgia, to some that have you cursing under your breath, the puzzles never seemed to repeat themselves. Each chapter brought new challenges to solve.
The overall vibes to Sunset Hills encourage you to take your time and explore EVERYTHING. And with the stunning visuals, you will want to. Leave no stone unturned because you’ll never know if you’ll find something to help with a puzzle and support Nico’s journey.
Pros & Cons
I cannot say enough about how the art and music in Sunset Hills fit together like a puzzle. The pair compliment each other perfectly, fostering cozy exploration with a twist of mind boggling riddles.
Every single part of this game sparks a warm sense of atmosphere that carries throughout the entirety of the gameplay. The sun pouring through the train windows, to the brothers singing music over a cobblestone village. It scratches a good part of the brain.
The one caveat I did have to Sunset Hills, I didn’t feel like the story was complete. When it was talked about traveling to see his military friends, I assumed there would be a chapter for each friend Nico was to visit. But when the credits rolled after chapter two, I was sad I didn’t get to see more. I’m hoping an update or DLC is added to the story.
Overall
With its paw-leasing visuals, fetching adventures, and poodles of puzzles, Sunset Hills is one to catch. 
Sunset Hills is now available on Steam.
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