Developed by Nonsense Arts, this is an abstract, minimalist puzzle game that won the at the 2019 Independent Games Festival .
Because "Ethereal" refers to several distinct products, I've prepared reviews for the most prominent ones across gaming, music, and beauty to help you find what you're looking for. ETHEREAL
: Critical reception was mixed. While $NOT is praised for his versatility and clear enunciation, the album is often described as disjointed. One reviewer at KOOP Radio noted that while it's a solid release, the constant switching between vocal styles (growls, whispers, and spoken word) can feel inconsistent. Developed by Nonsense Arts, this is an abstract,
: Players control a small dot in a 2D world where movement is highly restricted—you can move horizontally freely, but can only move vertically by passing through specific walls or floors. While $NOT is praised for his versatility and
: Lack of a map can lead to aimless wandering; some find the "fisheye" screen effect disorienting. ETHEREAL by $NOT (Music Album)
: Most reviewers praise its "zen-like" atmosphere, awarded sound design, and the clever way it teaches mechanics without using any text. However, some players found the late-game levels felt more like "brute force" mazes than rewarding puzzles.