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