Jacob (2016)
- Developer
- Duck Duck Zeus
- Publisher
- Centre For Longitudinal Studies
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 1.9 of 5, 100 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 9 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a brief, contemplative puzzle experience where real social research shapes the difficulty, set against silhouette landscapes and an uplifting score.
minimalistthoughtfulmeditativecasualscientificemergentreflective
What players say
Players say the social commentary about inequality is undercut by poor gameplay. The ladder-building puzzle is repetitive, the controls are finicky, and the timer feels punishing without clear feedback.
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