Mayday for Milton
Milton has crash-landed inside Bermuda and has been stuck there for 30 years. It is up to the player to finally help Milton solve the mysteries of the Bermuda Islands to get back home. Down in Bermuda is a short, light-hearted 3D puzzle game filled with charm developed by Yak & Co. Players will have to use their wits to solve all the mysteries of the islands where Milton could not.
Puzzling Mysteries
Down in Bermuda opens with Milton crashing in Bermuda before time-skipping 30 years later. We find an old Milton with a grand white beard trying to figure out a puzzle. After sliding a few stones into their correct positions, a temple opens up with multiple levers. Once the levers and switches are activated correctly, the temple opens to reveal a giant turtle named Herman. Herman explains there is a way out of Bermuda by collecting all the light spheres. When all the spheres are collected, a portal will open, leading Milton to the next island.
In order to collect all of the light spheres, the player will solve multiple 3D puzzles and find them hidden throughout the islands. To find them, players must explore every nook and cranny by rotating around the island and zooming in and out to see everything. The controls are very responsive and intuitive. The camera pans smoothly, allowing the beauty of the game to shine.
Along with solving the plethora of puzzles, there are small light spheres to collect. These are hidden throughout every island in various clever ways. Players can find them in caves, underwater, behind the flora, and so on. On every island, the player can find a map that shows the location of the small light spheres. However, they may be well hidden and can only be seen by looking from a particular perspective. Some of these can be difficult to find, but it is not impossible.
Island Life
Looking through every nook and cranny allows players to take in the beautiful atmosphere of each island. The art style is charming, and the soundtrack is relaxing. The world is detailed, from the lush vegetation to the crumbling ruins. These two elements help create a pleasant atmosphere. The soundtrack of Down in Bermuda is a relaxing and ambient score that perfectly complements the game’s art style. The music helps set the mood for the experience and creates a sense of wonder and exploration.
The characters Milton meets on these various islands also add charm to Down in Bermuda. While they do not contribute much to the game story-wise, their personalities and interactions with Milton are memorable. Speaking of the story, it is a minimal part of Down in Bermuda. The only story we get is Milton crashing in Bermuda at the game’s beginning. Players can also find various photographs that Milton lost during his crash. After finding these photos, Milton will briefly explain them, revealing more about his life in the past. While small, these collectibles add to Milton’s character and are a nice touch.
