# When The Past Was Around

> Love, moving on, & letting go

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1473675009](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1473675009)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1473675009`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TOGE INTERACTIVE, PT
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (645 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.126
- **Last updated:** 2022-08-09
- **First published:** 2022-03-13
- **Size:** 381 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/when-the-past-was-around/id1473675009)
- **Website:** [https://www.togeproductions.com/project/when-the-past-was-around/](https://www.togeproductions.com/project/when-the-past-was-around/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.togeproductions.com/privacypolicy/](http://www.togeproductions.com/privacypolicy/)

## Description

From Brigitta Rena, the creator of A Raven Monologue and She & The Light Bearer, When The Past Was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joys and pains in between. It tells the story of Eda, a girl in her early 20s who’s lost on the path to her dreams and love, until she meets The Owl—the man who will help her burn her passion, spark a relationship, and learn heartbreak—in a surreal world of memories and time.

The game lets the visuals lead the way: hand-drawn art that speaks beyond words, a short, whimsical journey through disjointed rooms of memories. Players solve brain-teasing puzzles, gather clues, and unlock doors, uncovering secrets about the past and about herself. A lyrical violin score carries you through peaceful days to angst-filled moments, making the experience personal and universal.

## Rankings

- #67,394 — Overall
- #7 — Spectacular Soundtracks

## Review summary

The game is visually stunning and emotionally powerful, with engaging puzzles and a tightly paced story that many players find memorable. Most praise the art, music, and mood, and note strong replay value. However, the title is not free: after an initial portion, you must pay to proceed, and several reviews lament the paywall and unclear pricing. A recurring frustration is the inability to save progress, causing potential replay. There are occasional bugs mentioned but they don’t define the core experience.

### Pros

- Beautiful art style and animation with a calming soundtrack
- Emotional, heart-wrenching story that sticks with you
- Engaging point-and-click puzzles that are fun and accessible
- Short, well-paced experience with meaningful moments
- Memorable Owl character and strong mood with good replay value

### Cons

- Requires payment to access the full game; pricing not clearly disclosed and many reviewers feel it should be free
- No save feature; progress cannot be saved and you must start over
- Occasional bugs or broken features (e.g., piano code not triggering, help feature not working)
- Some players feel it isn't worth paying or would prefer a free option

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