@oldladygreybun: Hey, no worries, I'm pretty averse to friending as well. Happy playing!

Thanks !
I'm so far a bit hesitant on friending. (No disrespect intended! But I'm very new in all this and feeling a bit unsure still...)
I have not so far figured out if I can have a general comments field only open for public on my profile while at the same time keeping the other stuff to myself...

Anyhow - thanks a bunch for the response on here. I'll give the game a go, then, I think.

And I really appreciate your reviews - they're really helpful . And fun/interesting to read, also

@oldladygreybun -- I've sent you a friend request, since I can't reply on your profile. But, short version: I believe I myself played it on a keyboard, and it worked out just fine. I don't recall the controls off the top of my head, but while you can expect a little frustration here and there, I wouldn't let the lack of a controller stop you if you are otherwise interested in checking it out. (And it comes with a great, free soundtrack, too!)

Re an old game: "Waking mars" - of which you write (well, wrote):

" Highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique, thoughtful, engaging sci fi adventure without all the heard-it-before hooplah (e.g., no freeze-rays, double-jumps, and big boss-fights here).
I actually wouldn't call it much of a "platformer," in the sense that the usual "jump here, dodge that" mechanics are not front-and-center. It's much more about exploration and, in a weird way, crafting the world around you (rather than crafting tools you carry with you). "

Cause I'm an old lady newbie and having fun trying out old stuff since everything's new to me :-). And I really like your reviews !

And so to my question: What do you think about playing this without controller ? On a potato laptop (win10). Keeping in mind that this is for an old lady with gnarly hands, slow reflexes and not much platforming skills...

Great review!

@Aglet Green: Cool! Right back atcha. Definitely feel like I've seen you around Steam in the forums and/or seen your reviews.