Underplayed Gems

Polarity (2016)

Polarity cover
Developer
Bluebutton Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 4,665 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A challenging first-person puzzle platformer with a sci-fi atmosphere and retro aesthetic, demanding clever wits and fast reflexes.

puzzle platformerfirst-personsingleplayerlocal co-opdifficultsci-fiatmosphericretro

What players say

Players say it is a short Portal-like puzzle game marred by a game-breaking bug that ties jumps to frame rate. Reviews split on quality: some call it a fun challenge for an evening, others find it frustrating and overpriced. Co-op is reported as broken.

Screenshots

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