Attempt[42] (2016)

Developer: ThinkOfGames
Publisher: Conglomerate 5
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 372 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, abstract first-person puzzle game where defying gravity under time pressure creates a focused yet meditative flow.

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What players say

Players describe Attempt[42] as a first-person puzzle platformer built around gravity manipulation and glass blocks, but call it unpolished and disorienting. Some appreciate the challenge and minimal style, while others find the execution poor and the puzzles simple. At 99 cents, it's a cheap distraction, though several warn it can cause motion sickness.

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