Magnus Failure (2021)

Developer: Sons of Welder
Publisher: Sons of Welder, FM Simple Games Studio
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

an isometric exploration that feels like a solitary radio scan through a hand-drawn, noir-tinged world where every puzzle is a quiet step toward a cryptic signal.

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What players say

Players describe it as a very short, atmospheric point-and-click adventure with hand-drawn art. They are split on the puzzles, with some finding them satisfying and others frustrating. Many note the ending is abrupt and feels like a demo, with no resolution and leftover inventory items. The UI is frequently criticized as clunky or poorly designed.

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