The Polynomial - Space of the music (2010)

The Polynomial - Space of the music cover

Developer: Dmytry Lavrov
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 498 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A first-person shooter where you dodge enemy patterns and explore fractal worlds that pulse and shift in sync with the music, with options to just fly around and listen.

psychedelicrhythmicatmosphericcolorfulrelaxingexplorativefast-pacedmusic-driven

What players say

Players see The Polynomial as a visualizer with a game attached, not a traditional shooter. The music-reactive fractal visuals are widely praised, but the controls feel clunky and the objectives are unclear, making it confusing to play. Many say it is best enjoyed in an altered state of mind.

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Screenshots

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