| Developer | imaginarylab |
| Publisher | imaginarylab |
| Release Date | Sometime in the year 2025 |
| Genre | Point and Click Adventure |
| Price | Free-to-Play Demo |
| Platform | PC |
| Where to Wishlist | Steam |
Before I begin my review, I would like to let you all know that the following game, “Whirlight: No Time to Trip,” was provided to me for thedailygamepad.net and was given to thedailygamepad.net for free by imaginarylab. Therefore, I would like to thank them on behalf of thedailygamepad.net for giving me a free copy of the game for this video and review. Also, please keep in mind that this review is about the game’s demo. Therefore, the footage you see above may or may not be featured in the game’s final version. Also, there may be some noticeable bugs in the game.
Game developers imaginarylabs are responsible for Whirlight, No Time to Trip. Their previous work includes hits like Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town. Whirlight: No Time to Trip is a point-and-click adventure where you take control of Hector, an eccentric inventor, and Margaret, an eclectic artist. Together, you must navigate across time and space to avert an impending threat. I enjoyed Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Tone and was pleased to find the similarities in art style between the two. Whirlight, like Willy Morgan, has voiceovers, which is fantastic because it allows you to sit back and relax if you don’t enjoy reading. Now, this is not to mean that there is no reading involved; you will, of course, have to read the responses and pick amongst them. However, you will not need to read the character explanations, which does make it quite delightful.
I was quickly drawn into the game based on what I had played so far. One of the reasons I appreciate imagnarylabs’ point-and-click adventures is that they are not overly complicated to play. I enjoy point-and-click adventure games, but some of them are overly complicated for no apparent reason, but Whirlight: No Time to Trip was a breath of fresh air, and while it provides hints, I didn’t seem to need them at the time, but I do like games that provide hints for those who want an easier time playing games.
The only issue I had with the game was the controls; when moving through the screens, clicking on your next point of interest was a little difficult, mainly because if you have two screens while playing and you click on the left side of the screen, it may not move because the mouse escapes the game, as the game, despite being set to Full Screen mode, appears to be in Full Screen Borderless Mode rather than a true Full Screen mode. The game also supports full HD and 4K graphics. Because I do not have a 4K monitor, it is of little use to me. I’d like to see an SD Graphics option, or maybe a retro-style filter.
In conclusion, Whirlight: No Time to Trip is shaping up to be an exciting and accessible point-and-click adventure, with its engaging characters and delightful art style. Despite some minor control issues, the game offers a refreshing experience that fans of the genre will appreciate. Set to release on PC in 2025, this game is definitely one to watch. A special thanks to imaginarylabs for providing a copy of the game for preview and review.
