THE IMPOSSIBLE (2020)

Developer: IMPOSSIBLE INC, Airem
Publisher: Airem
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 578 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 59 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A serene and contemplative puzzle experience where you guide a small square through minimalist optical illusions at a thoughtful pace.

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What players say

Players are split: some enjoy the charming optical-illusion puzzles and comedy, while others call it a lazy rip-off of the mobile game 'hocus.' with awkward controls. Several warn that it unexpectedly turns into a psychological horror game with meta elements near the end, which some found cringey or disturbing.

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