Paper Trail is a solid puzzle game that invites players to build paths through the world by folding it like pieces of paper. The art and music are quite soothing. The puzzles strike a good balance; challenging but not overwhelming. I would recommend playing this game with a mouse or touch screen, as the game is clearly designed for them.

Unique puzzle game with a generous hint so that everyone can play and follow the story.

You follow Paige, a young girl who lives with her parents in a small house and whose ultimate dream is to be accepted to university. However, when she finally receives an invitation, her parents refuse to let her leave. So, one night, she decides to sneak out and go to university on her own.

The tale takes you to nine distinct locations. Each place is made up of multiple panels that you can explore and solve puzzles. A single panel or page is gorgeously created, with incredible details and small animations that bring the landscape to life, such as trees swaying in the wind or frogs jumping out of a pond. On your adventure, you'll meet several unusual folks. They will speak with you, either offering clues or simply sharing their story. People speak gibberish with subtitles, but Paige has a voice during tale segments.

Because this is a puzzle game, you'll need to get acquainted with a fantastic and clever mechanic. Each page can be grasped by the side or corner and folded like a piece of paper. The only limitation is that you cannot fold it over a place where Paige is standing. Because you can only walk on a predetermined path, a puzzle usually includes some sort of obstacle blocking your way.

Folding is how you address such challenges. This is because the back side of the paper square contains a different image with its own details. The majority are similar to the front of the image, but some have distinctive characteristics that help you solve problems. You may see the other side by clicking the right mouse button.

However, folding is more of a tool because each level introduces new mechanics. There are rocks to push and pull, switches to press, moving platforms, and so on. If you get stuck on a puzzle, there's a useful tip system providing step-by-step solutions. If you simply want to play the game and follow the plot at your own pace, you have complete freedom to use it as much as you want. Although hints will prevent you from grabbing a unique achievement, you can easily earn it by starting a new game.

You are encouraged to replay any finished stage to obtain some of the missable achievements. They can be difficult to uncover because you must perform a specific action, but it is possible to earn a surprise here and there simply by experimenting.

If you're looking for an extra challenge, each stage includes a number of collectible origamis. They are normally found on the other side, and usually require some tricky use of objects and environment.

The game play isn't bad but the story is boring, and the new mechanics don't bring enough to the table to keep things interesting. Can't recommend something this mediocre.