BERLIN — The location where "The Berlin Apartment" is set is both fictional and real.

We see that in the large mural opposite the apartment. "Astronaut Cosmonaut" is a work of art that really exists, though in real life, you can find it on completely different buildings to the ones that players see in this game.

Nevertheless, the view from the window reveals where the flat is located - in the middle of Kreuzberg, a central neighbourhood in the German capital.

The story centers around a craftsman and his daughter Dilara who live in a typical old Berlin flat, with high ceilings and double doors.

While the father is busy renovating, the players control Dilara. And through this, they discover all kinds of things that can be traced back to previous tenants.

These things are told in episodic stories and span a long period of time. The fateful years of 1933, 1945, 1967 and 1989 are taken up, which were decisive for the city and the whole country.

All of the episodes are very moving in different ways – whether it's the beginning of a love story with a wall standing between the lovers, or a family trying to make Christmas Eve special after the war, even though they lack everything.

Through the episodes, players will encounter a variety of interactive elements, both large and small. These range from folding paper aeroplanes to decorating an improvised Christmas tree.

Admittedly, none of this is particularly challenging, but it draws players into the story in a pleasant way. Here and there, the mouse and keyboard controls are a little clunky but this is rarely a real distraction.

Overall, "The Berlin Apartment" is a playful adventure that is not particularly challenging.

However, this is largely offset by the great stories and the focus on the interesting apartment.

The game is available for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S and has an age rating (USK) of 12 years. Price: $24.99.

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