when the past was around

"When the Past Was Around" is a 2020 point-and-click adventure video game developed by Mojiken Studio and published by Toge Productions. The game was initially released on September 22, 2020, for Windows, and was later made available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in December 2020. It was also released on Android and iOS in March 2022. The game tells a bittersweet tale about a girl named Eda and her lover, an anthropomorphic owl, exploring themes of love, moving on, letting go, and the emotional journey in between. It is notable for its hand-drawn art style, lack of dialogue, and the use of music to complement its narrative and puzzles. The game received praise for its emotional storytelling and artistic design, winning the Best Visual Art award at the 2019 SEA Game Awards.