{"id":1864,"date":"2019-07-07T08:36:46","date_gmt":"2019-07-07T06:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-irony-curtain-from-matryoshka-with-love-switch\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T19:18:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T17:18:55","slug":"review-irony-curtain-from-matryoshka-with-love-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-irony-curtain-from-matryoshka-with-love-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Irony Curtain \u2013 From Matryoshka with Love (Switch)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Point-and-click<\/a> games have seen a resurgence in popularity, fueled by the growing interest in retro games<\/a><\/strong>. Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love<\/strong>, recently released on the Nintendo Switch<\/a>, exemplifies this trend. Polish developer Artifex Mundi<\/strong> draws clear inspiration from LucasArts<\/a><\/strong>‘ classic adventure titles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Evan<\/strong>, a journalist with a penchant for extolling the virtues of communism, finds himself thrust into international intrigue when the leader of the small communist nation of Matryoshka<\/strong> takes an interest in him. He quickly becomes embroiled in a conflict between major powers, leading him to question his initial beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The game’s title, with its prominent use of “irony,” is indicative of the game’s pervasive satirical tone. While the game is filled with irony, it occasionally veers into a less subtle presentation of themes. Although the protagonist encounters difficulties, the game’s underlying message is often overtly conveyed. The game boasts polished visuals, incorporating amusing animations and a vibrant color palette. The point-and-click mechanics are well-implemented, with a clever hint system allowing players to call for assistance on each level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To further assist players, the game includes an option to highlight all interactive elements within each scene, reducing the likelihood of being stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One minor drawback is that certain puzzles feel unnecessarily convoluted. For instance, manipulating a projector screen involved an excessive number of settings, extending the interaction beyond what was truly needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love<\/em>, originally released in May for other platforms, has now made its way to the Nintendo Switch<\/strong>. The text and visual elements are well-sized and legible, ensuring a comfortable experience both on a television and in handheld mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In conclusion, the intent behind Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love<\/em> \u2013 to create a humorous game reminiscent of LucasArts’ classic titles \u2013 is evident. However, the game falls slightly short of fully achieving this ambition. The pervasive irony occasionally feels preachy, resulting in a somewhat underwhelming overall impression. Nevertheless, the game is still recommendable, offering considerable entertainment value at an accessible price point, even if it doesn’t quite reach its full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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