In the many years since I've watched a Moomin cartoon, I'd almost forgotten about the dark melancholy that ripples through the otherwise gloriously cute and colorful world of Moominvalley. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley captures that vibe perfectly too, with developer Hyper Games enlisting Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Ros to help outline the soundtrack for this beautiful game.
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley sees you play as Snufkin, who's ditched his traditional pipe for a piece of wheat - a slightly more family-friendly take on the Nordic icon. He's returned to Moominvalley expecting to be greeted by his best pal Moomintroll but instead finds himself confronted with an immaculate gated garden with topiary bushes, garish statues, and lots and lots of 'Do Not' signs. It's a far cry from the usual untamed wild beauty he expects from Moominvalley.
