# When the Past was Around

> Love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.MojikenStudio.WhenPastWasAround](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.MojikenStudio.WhenPastWasAround)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.MojikenStudio.WhenPastWasAround`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Toge Productions
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 2,044,162
- **Rating:** 4.24 / 5 (9,985 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.134
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-02
- **First published:** 2022-01-24
- **Publisher country:** ID
- **Size:** 297 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MojikenStudio.WhenPastWasAround)
- **Website:** [https://www.togeproductions.com/](https://www.togeproductions.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.togeproductions.com/privacypolicy](http://www.togeproductions.com/privacypolicy)

## Description

**When the Past was Around** is a poignant adventure point-and-click puzzle game centered on themes of love, moving on, and letting go. Follow Eda, a young woman lost in her dreams and relationships, as she journeys through a surreal world filled with memories and emotions. Guided by The Owl, she uncovers secrets of love and heartbreak through brain-teasing puzzles in disjointed rooms.

The game features stunning hand-drawn art by renowned Indonesian artist Brigitta Rena, telling the story visually without words or dialogue. Players experience a short, whimsical narrative accompanied by evocative violin music that captures moments from serene to angst-filled. This deeply personal and universal tale invites players to explore the joy and pain of the past while finding themselves anew.

## Rankings

- #44,497 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`

## Review summary

The app shines with stunning visuals, an emotional story, atmospheric music, and clever puzzles. Reviewers repeatedly praise the art and mood, and some say the full version is worth the price. However, many users complain about aggressive monetization—very little free content and most chapters locked behind a paywall—and a few report freezing after purchasing.

### Pros

- Beautiful art style and visuals
- Engaging, emotional storyline
- Memorable music and sound design
- Well-designed, solvable puzzles
- Full version is worth the price

### Cons

- Paywall with almost all content locked behind purchase
- Free portion is very short (only a few minutes)
- Most chapters require payment to continue
- Occasional post-purchase issues like freezing when the full version is bought

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.MojikenStudio.WhenPastWasAround)