TickTack: Cicha Noc

I expect Christmas games to be cheerful and festive, and often designed for families or constructed in a temporary way. Cicha Noc (Silent Night) is none of those, except perhaps festive. You're travelling into the past to restore the joy to one child's disappointing Christmas - and if that sounds sweet, be warned that the menacing Krampus lurks outside. I had a little difficulty finding the flow of this game, but that didn't disguise the quality and creativity of the design, matching the original theming with some outstanding effects. Few games manage to be both nerve-shredding and heart-warming, but Silent Night manages it, keeping a fine emotional balance with a game that keeps improving as it continues.