pOnd

I don’t often engage with media with the intention of relaxing (to quote Park Chan-wook, “If you want a peaceful rest, have a bath”), so you’d think “pOnd” would do nothing on me. It’s all played with one button but the slow pace combined with the effective conveyed ambiance make for a refreshing five-minute break from the madness of the world; I suggest breathing along with your in-game avatar for maximum effectiveness. I’d not recommend this as one’s only tool for relaxing for a multitude of reasons, but I’d love it if more games dared to do what this does.

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