Jason English review Sym for Continue Play, a monochrome puzzle platformer about social anxiety.
"Sym definitely has a place among a certain type of game – often derided as being artsy, but which seek to inform as much as entertain. But however noble a goal that is, a game still needs be entertaining in order to be worth a recommendation, and ultimately the many bugs and frustrations mean that ultimately I can’t say that Sym is particularly fun or rewarding enough to make it a worthwhile purchase."
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From the review: "Sym is a valiant effort to convey how social anxiety feels, but its platforming mechanics aren't solid enough and distract from the story and themes. The art style is striking, but the story and thematic elements are too broad to leave a lasting impact."
