Underplayed Gems

FEZ (2013)

FEZ cover
Developer
Polytron Corporation
Publisher
Trapdoor
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 16,175 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A calm, contemplative puzzle-platformer where you gently rotate 2D views of a 3D world, uncovering secrets at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise the puzzle design for rewarding careful observation and note-taking, with layers of secrets that go deeper than they first appear. The platforming is considered serviceable but secondary to the clever use of perspective to solve puzzles. Some find certain puzzles too obscure and resort to guides, but the eureka moments keep players engaged.

Trailer

Screenshots

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