Passing By for Windows

Side-scrolling puzzle game

Passing By, a side-scrolling puzzle platform on Windows, is part of the itch.io series that includes titles like Pine Creek and Metamorphosis. Your flying ship will take you to exciting places in the sky, including floating islands. In this entertaining storyline, there are many clues to follow and hidden secrets.

You will meet many NPCs along the way, with whom you can make friends. Although the game has only eight levels, you will enjoy exploring the fascinating biomes. Before you can move on to the next level, you will need to solve the puzzles on each island.

Passing By's puzzle element is the most exciting part. You can find secrets on the entire island that you must solve to progress. The background music will accompany you on your journey.

Each location has amazing 2D visuals. Each biome has its own unique characteristics that carry over to the nature and difficulty of the puzzles. You will also meet other people along the way, who will make interesting appearances.

You can change the appearance of your balloon and ship to reward yourself for completing each level. It doesn't give you any new capabilities or features, and is only for aesthetic purposes.

Most games on itch.io are focused on the English language. This is also the primary language for Passing By. The developers added a few more languages to make it more accessible to a wider audience. Spanish, German and Dutch are also included.

Passing By is a casual, fun game that puzzle-lovers can enjoy. The length of the gameplay depends on how quickly each island's secrets and clues can be solved. This simple gameplay is enhanced by the visuals and music.