Alien Video Game Scientist (2024)

Developer: Alan Robinson
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Early Access
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You play a quirky 3D puzzle-platformer with a comedic snarky narrator, exploring small open-ended levels to find exits and collect objects.

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What players say

Players enjoy the abstract, alien-themed 3D platformer with speedrunning at its core, but note that precision is needed despite the store description saying otherwise. The game is short, around two hours for a normal playthrough, and some players report motion sickness issues.

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