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Faraday Protocol

Faraday Protocol is a first-person puzzle game set in the unique testing chambers of an alien space station. The game features very striking visuals and gameplay that is simple to grasp but flexible enough to deliver lots of interesting puzzles. Using the Bia Tool to absorb and redistribute energy is a lot of fun, but the game veers a little too much into button-pushing territory towards the end. Nevertheless, despite some repetition, we really enjoyed Faraday Protocol and can heartily recommend it to fans of the genre.

Gameplay: Easy to grasp but filled with lots of clever puzzles.

Graphics: The overall aesthetics are very striking but a little lacking when it comes to variation.

Sound: The audio is minimal but decent

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Faraday Protocol First Look Video

Faraday Protocol by Red Koi Box and Deck13 is a first-person puzzle game where players get to wield the Bia Tool, an ancient relic of an alien civilization. With this tool and its ability to absorb and redistribute energy, players must puzzle their way through a mysterious space station. The challenges that await will test the wits and intelligence of players and challenge their critical thinking. Check out the video below featuring four of the tests that players will encounter

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Time Loader First Look Video

Time Loader by FLazm and META Publishing is a story-driven puzzle-platformer starring a tiny robot sent back in time to the 90s. Your goal is to prevent a tragic accident from happening, but this is easier said than done when you are the size of a toy car. Time Loader allows you to see common household items from a brand new perspective, but beware as changing the past could have serious consequences. Check out the video below to see Time Loader in action as we explore some of the rooms in the game

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Unpacking

Unpacking is a game about taking things out of boxes and arranging them in rooms. While the concept is incredibly simple, it is very satisfying to play, and the beautiful pixel art visuals and soothing soundtrack enhance the experience even more. Although not exactly challenging and relatively short, Unpacking is a game that definitely leaves a lasting impression.

Gameplay: Very relaxing, but some rooms are more fun than others to unpack.

Graphics: The pixel art style is beautiful.

Sound: The soundtrack is very relaxing, and the sound effects are just as good

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A Little Golf Journey First Look Video

A Little Golf Journey by Okidokico and Playtonic Friends is a relaxing adventure golf experience played on beautiful diorama courses. Players are challenged to bring color back to the world as they complete golfing challenges on 100 holes split across ten stunning courses. Along the way, players can also unlock secrets and discover mysteries. Check out the video below to see four of the levels in action

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Unpacking First Look Video

Unpacking by Witch Beam and Humble Games is part block-fitting puzzle and part home decoration game as it invites players to unpack boxes and fit the contents into new homes. It is very much a meditative experience due to a lack of timers, meters, or scores, but the unique gameplay offers a glimpse into the life of a character who is never actually seen. The video below features the first two levels in the game and highlights the pixel art visuals, zen puzzle gameplay, and soothing soundtrack

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Escape Simulator

Escape Simulator offers fifteen different rooms filled with puzzles for players to conquer. While it won’t take too long to play through these, the game also offers Steam Workshop Support, which really boosts the longevity of this title. It is also perfectly playable alone, but having a friend or two along to help solve the puzzles makes it more enjoyable. If you are a fan of the genre, then Escape Simulator definitely ticks all the right checkboxes.

Gameplay: A great selection of puzzles along with the option to create your own puzzle rooms.

Graphics: Decent overall with plenty of detail and vibrant colors.

Sound: The soundtrack is pleasant, and the sound effects get the job done

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Hoa

Hoa is a puzzle platformer with beautiful hand-painted art and a moving piano soundtrack that is a perfect match for the relaxing gameplay. It’s not a very challenging game, apart from the last level where the difficulty ramps up rather unexpectedly, but it is very enjoyable. The subject and style mean this is not going to be a game for everyone, but Studio Ghibli fans will love the aesthetic of Hoa, and it is hard not to be charmed by the presentation.

Gameplay: Very easy, but great casual players and newcomers to the genre.

Graphics: The art and animations are top-notch.

Sound: The soundtrack and sound effects are incredible

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Manifold Garden First Look Video

Manifold Garden by William Chyr Studio first-person adventure set in a beautiful Esher-esque world of impossible architecture. Players must manipulate gravity to change their perspective and see the world in new ways. This ability also allows players to walk on any visible surface, which is essential for solving the mind-bending puzzles. Check out the first look video below to see some of the physics-defying puzzles in action

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Dark Crypt First Look Video

Dark Crypt by Daisy Games is a turn-based puzzler with a horror theme. Following the words of a prophecy, players must prevent the awakening of an ancient evil that slumbers within a crypt. Unfortunately, its shadow is already corrupting the tomb and causing the once buried bodies to now haunt the halls. With no protection other than their wits and the shadows, players must sneak past the undead and save the world. Dark Crypt is launching on the 16th of October, 2021, on Steam with 60 challenging levels. Check out the first look video below to see a few of these levels in action