Violett

About

Violett follows a teen girl stuck in a remote farmhouse who stumbles into a bizarre alternate world. Using telekinesis, she navigates surreal landscapes filled with singing frogs, mischievous gnomes, and shifting environments. The point-and-click puzzles demand creative thinking, blending object interaction with the ability to manipulate objects mid-air. Exploration drives the story as players figure out the mystery of this strange realm while trying to reunite with her family. The game’s dreamlike visuals and quirky writing stand out, merging Dali-esque surrealism with whimsical horror. While puzzle complexity varies, the 7.5/10 Metacritic score reflects a solid but uneven experience. Fans of offbeat narratives and lighthearted problem-solving may find it engaging, though some sections drag. Released in 2013, it remains a niche title for those craving a trippy escape.

Storyline

Dragged by her parents, a young and rebellious teenage girl – Violett, moves to an old spooky house in the middle of nowhere. Forced away from her friends and life in the city; she imagines how boring life in countryside will be: spending day after day, bored in her room with absolutely nothing to do. But what she cannot imagine, is that in just few moments, she'll have the adventure of her life. A spark of light from the nearby mouse hole catches her attention, she reaches inside and in a blink of an eye she's in a completely different place. So familiar, yet so distant. So magnificent, and yet dangerous. A place where frogs singing operas are daily occurrence, garden gnomes are emissaries from another dimension and power of telekinesis is not freaking anyone out. Now only your wit and luck can help her unite with her parents. Rack your brain on intricate puzzles. Use the power of telekinesis to get you out of your troubles. Fight the evil spider queen that wants to make you her new trophy. Use your touch to roam the beautiful and slightly psychedelic world, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Dali and other great works.