If you're a fan of Littoral Games' previous titles like Growing Up and Chinese Parents, you'll find A Perfect Day Pocket – Go back to 1999 to be a delightful addition to their cozy gaming repertoire. This new Android game offers the same heartwarming vibe and features a similar art style to Growing Up, with beautiful water-coloured hand-painted visuals that speak volumes on their own.
For launch week, A Perfect Day – Go back to 1999 is available at a special introductory price of $1.99 from February 27th to March 5th. After that, the price will increase to $2.99 on Android. If you pre-registered for the game, you can claim a unique reward, the Panda Quake Mini 4WD, by visiting Brother Cao at the Youth Palace. Additionally, a limited-time Easter egg, the Old Uniform, can be discovered in 'My Bedroom' until March 26th.
So, What’s the Premise of A Perfect Day – Go Back to 1999?
As the title hints, A Perfect Day – Go Back to 1999 transports you back to the year 1999, a hallmark of Littoral Games' focus on nostalgic narratives set in the 90s and early 2000s. In this game, you step into the shoes of an elementary schoolboy caught in a time loop reminiscent of Groundhog Day. You relive the last day of 1999—December 31st, navigating through a time-loop narrative puzzle.
The game is structured around seven time segments, featuring eleven main characters and twenty event cards, along with one free DLC. Your mission is to uncover secrets about classmates, friends, and family while helping everyone experience their 'perfect day.'
Repeat, revisit and rewrite
Central to A Perfect Day – Go Back to 1999 is the theme of memories, regrets, and choices. You have the opportunity to revisit childhood friendships, delve into the lives of young parents, and make decisions that dynamically shape the narrative. The story follows an interconnected structure, offering various outcomes as you navigate the same day repeatedly.
The game also includes several mini-games that capture the essence of 90s gaming, such as a Mini 4WD race, a Gamicom console, and an arcade. With its interactive storytelling and nostalgic visuals, A Perfect Day – Go Back to 1999 is definitely worth exploring.
You can find A Perfect Day Pocket – Go back to 1999 on the Google Play Store. To get a glimpse of what the game looks like, check out the trailer below.
