1000 Amps (2012)

Developer: Brandon Brizzi
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 347 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.6 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

You light up dark rooms as you explore a sprawling, open-ended labyrinth at your own pace, solving puzzles with teleportation and discovering new abilities.

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What players say

Players describe 1000 Amps as a combat-free puzzle Metroidvania that rewards exploration, but timed puzzles and a confusing map cause frequent frustration. Some praise its minimalist design, while others warn of softlocks, an unsatisfying ending, and a low resolution that cannot be changed.

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