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Naiad nos ha parecido un juego perfecto. Es ideal para relajarse, jugar con tranquilidad y simplemente inhibirse del exterior. Tienes que dejarte fluir, el título lo deja claro desde un principio y, así ha sido. Pese a contar con esos niveles divididos en episodios, hemos decidido disfrutarlo prácticamente «del tirón», aunque creemos que una de las mejores formas de disfrutarlo es dedicarle durante unos días ese ratito que se merece.

NAIAD es una brillante aventura de exploración y acertijos que integra de manera magistral su narrativa con sus mecánicas jugables que nos incentiva a nadar y descubrir su mundo a nuestro ritmo sin presiones mientras nos comparte su poderoso mensaje de respeto a la naturaleza.

Un juego que vive de su jugabilidad relajante y pausada, su estética preciosista, y de su mensaje sobre la importancia de preservar el medio ambiente. Y es que uno no puede evitar sentirme apaciguado y lleno de felicidad al acabar esta experiencia, como si el río que hemos recorrido hubiera echo de nuestros pensamiento y sentidos casi un reinicio y una entrada en conciencia que no nos veíamos venir.

Naiad is a relaxing, soothing game that will swim warm circles around your heart if you let it. It’s an extremely satisfying game to just explore at your own pace, with the only frustrations coming from my own completionist urges and some design decisions that feel like they are going against the stream of such a playthrough. The gorgeous visuals and enchanting music alone makes this a recommended play. The fact that it actually calms down my children is a bonus side-effect!

Naiad makes a brilliant point, in other words, and does it very effectively. Deep in the later levels I properly yearned for the early game, where the waters were blue and there were ducklings that needed me to show them the way home. Even late on, Naiad's still interesting and glorious to move through - there's trash in the water, but those currents still work their magic. But I think I admire it more for being willing to frustrate me a little, just to remind me that there are real things at stake, and the world of swimming, outside my local pool and my weekly lessons, is caught up in all this stuff too.

Naiad is an immersive and accessible adventure that’s unabashedly sweet and delightfully simple.

Naiad stands out for its simplicity and beauty, offering a relaxing journey through a picturesque world. Although there are moments when the flow is interrupted by obscure puzzles and repetitive activities, the game succeeds by allowing each player to find their own rhythm, whether exploring every corner or simply gliding through the water. Furthermore, Naiad shows that there is magic in simplicity, making us appreciate this brief and unpretentious journey.

These negatives are outweighed by the sheer beauty of the title thanks to the incredible use of colour, as well as a relaxing, whimsical soundtrack and sound design. Taken as a whole, Naiad is a title with incredible art and sound as well as something to say, even if the gameplay isn’t always firing on that same level.