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When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

The game tells a bittersweet tale between a girl and her lover in a surreal world consisting of disjointed rooms from memories and time. With each gathered clue, solved puzzles, and unlocked door, the girl will find her way, unraveling the secrets between her and her lover, the secrets which she used to know.

A picture speaks a thousand words.
Experience the game’s story not through words nor dialogues but beautifully hand-drawn art created by famous Indonesian artist, Brigitta Rena.

A short, sweet and whimsical journey.
Explore a bittersweet tale between a girl and her lover in a surreal world consisting of disjointed rooms of memories and time.

Personal and ubiquitous.
a game about overcoming the past and finding the self.

Solve brain-teasing puzzles.
Various intriguing puzzles to solve and stories to uncover.

Let the music guide you.
Atmospheric violin music will accompany you from the peaceful days to the angstiest moments

Meet the Creator of When The Past Was Around!

#Interview with Brigitta Rena and Mojiken Studio