Underplayed Gems

The Plane Effect (2021)

The Plane Effect cover
Developer
Studio Kiku, Innovina Interactive
Publisher
PQube
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 2 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop
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How it feels

Playing The Plane Effect feels like navigating a hazy, lonely commute through surreal, time-bending puzzles while piecing together fragmented memories.

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About

Players take on the role of Solo, a lonely office worker who's trying to get home to his family after his last day of work. Somewhat worryingly, it seems Solo experiences some trouble remembering his family, and also has to contend with the shifting balance of space and time.

Screenshots

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