Magic Lantern (2017)

Developer: Parovoz Animation Studio
Publisher: Interactive Moolt
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Free To Play, Simulation
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Sitting in a cozy virtual room as a gentle narrator guides you through classic fairy tales, with a calm and reassuring pace perfect for young children.

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What players say

Players describe it as a charming VR sandbox for kids set in a cozy room, with a story projector, drawing board, and toys to interact with. Some note it has a special glow when teleporting, but world-pushing when moving the head can cause motion sickness. Reviews split on the button mapping, with Oculus Touch users reporting awkward menu navigation. Free demo is very short.

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