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Like the big bold colors, Iris' voice is applied heavily across every scene.

Especially as things get dreamier and hazier the further you progress.

The Indie Spotlight header image for Phoenix Springs, featuring a screenshot of Iris with her eyes closed and a bright yellow sky in the background

Yet, that’s all part of the tone Phoenix Springs is going for.

Given its minimalism, there are quite a few red herrings.

Crucially, these words can also be used on people to probe them on the lead in question.

Iris explores an alley in front of some run-down houses at night in Phoenix Springs, she is looking at an Intercom and is about to click to “Use” it

Dialogue here isn’t drawn out.

Hard to keep it for long.

She slurs her words, won’t stop moving."

Iris is on a bridge in a verdant forest Phoenix Springs, looking into a bright yellow river that reflects the sky

Still, it’s impressive for the genre that this only happens a handful of times.

(Need I remind you infamous goats, monkey wrenches, and more?

This genre can be tough love.)

Arthur peeks through chain wire in Loco Motive. looking at a pile of treasure including two gold keys

At all other times, Phoenix Springs is simply a vibe that washes over you and draws you in.

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