Etherborn

6.5/10
The score feels a little low and harsh but I can't honestly give it anything higher. There's nothing inherently bad about the game, it's just lacking something special. The game plays well, the perspective-based puzzles are a fun concept, and the art, music, and atmosphere are all lovely. The game is polished, well made, and has no real technical issues. Where it falls flat for me is that the game boils down to a short hop through some fairly simple puzzles, and I found that it just didn't capture my interests.
I'd like to emphasize that I do not think it is a bad game at all. If you can grab it during a sale I think the small time investment is worth giving it a go, and I would recommend doing so if you think it looks interesting.

The stuff that this game has is nice. The graphics are how they look on the cover, soundtrack is nice to listen to, and the puzzles are interesting and the main selling point of this game.
After beating the game there's a new game+ mode, which rearranges the location of some puzzle elements while keeping the same overall levels. I wasn't really interested in this part, but it's nice that the option is there.
There's technically a story in the game, but I didn't pay too much attention. The majority of the story comes in the force of a faceless narrator speaking at certain places in the game. The text felt like it was more intended to make me feel a certain emotion, than to tell me what was happening in the game, who I was, what the end goal of the game is.
Any downsides I feel about this game are minor. Some animations take time and are unskippable. Sometimes I wish I could move faster because I know where to go and how to get there, it just takes time for me to go all the way. Also you can rotate the camera in-place but you can't move the camera to observe your location from a different angle. In general this last point is not a problem because whenever you get to a new place you can just pause a second while the camera adjusts itself, I've only had one place where I wanted to see what was behind a wall but I couldn't. Also, I'm happy to say that I haven't been in any location where I soft-locked, so that's good.
Overall, I mildly recommend this game for puzzle enjoyers.

Etherborn is a breathtaking experience that combines stunning visuals with clever gameplay mechanics! The art style is absolutely mesmerizing, creating a dreamlike world that you’ll want to explore endlessly. Each level is a work of art, filled with vibrant colors and intricate designs that truly transport you into another realm.

The gravity-defying puzzles are innovative and challenging, making you think outside the box as you navigate the environment. The way the game plays with perspective adds a unique twist to traditional platforming, keeping you engaged and intrigued throughout.

The storytelling is subtle yet impactful, delivering a thought-provoking narrative that resonates long after you’ve finished the game. The atmospheric soundtrack perfectly complements the experience, enhancing the emotional journey you undertake.

If you’re looking for a game that beautifully blends art, music, and clever gameplay, Etherborn is a must-play. It’s a delightful and reflective adventure that stays with you! Highly recommended!

Cool perspective-based puzzle game!
Just right difficulty wise, short but sweet. You can finish the game + the "New Game+" in just about 4 hours.
Perfect for an evening/afternoon!

A great little puzzle game but not without it's flaws. 7/10
Pros:
- There was an organic 'now you're thinking with portals' moment, where things clicked, which always feels great.
-Fantastic concept and level design, for the most part
- Can be completed in a single session, and achievements are easy
- + mode was perhaps even more fun than the normal mode, or fun in a different way.
Meh
- Skipable cutscenes but unskipable, long animations at times
Cons:
- Story is awful, but puzzle games don't really need story anyway.
- Movement can feel a bit slow, or maybe travel distance was too far at parts (e.g. between levels)
- The penultimate level was miles better than the final level
- Unstoppable or even speed-up-able credits, which you will have to sit through twice if you play + mode

This is one of greatest game runs beautifully on Steam Deck, highly recommended.

Cute little game with a really good concept and a nice story. The puzzles were well thought out, I just found the controls very spongy and annoying at a few moments. After you have finished the game you can play it again, but the collectibles you have to collect are in different or more difficult places. You can do that if you want, but you don't have to. Nice game for in between, but would wait for a sale.