Magnus Positive Phototaxis (2022)

- Developer
- Sons of Welder, FM Simple Games Studio
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 50 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A disorienting, introspective journey through a surreal and hand-drawn world, blending psychological horror with philosophical puzzles.
surrealatmosphericphilosophicalpsychologicalemotionalmysteriousnarrative-drivenhand-drawn
What players say
Players praise the unique art style and strange atmosphere, but many find the puzzles frustrating due to pixel hunting and obtuse solutions. It is a very short game, around one hour, and opinions are split on whether the quirky story is compelling or just confusing.
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