VITAL (2019)

- Developer
- Icehelm
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie
- Rating
- 4.2 of 5, 33 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A disorienting first-person puzzle-platformer that feels like navigating a beautiful, fragile dream world with unpredictable physics and a story that pulls you forward.
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What players say
Players praise VITAL's clever puzzles and unique ideas, but many find it frustrating due to its punishing difficulty: dying forces a full level restart with no checkpoint saves. Some note minimal sound design and occasional bugs, while others appreciate the challenge and mystery.
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