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After waking without his memories in a nightmarish world, Jacob explores, solves puzzles, and evades creatures to find his purpose.
Released 01 Oct 2014
Explore a Shadow World
Uncover Jacob's Purpose
Solve Dreamlike Puzzles
You play as a man called Jacob Reeves. A man who has lost his reason to live. He throws himself into a blackness to end his misery, but instead of it being the end he wakes up without a memory of his life before.
Developed by Jesse Makkonen · Published by Jesse Makkonen
Jacob Reeves awakens with no memory of his former life in a strange, shadow-filled world. He sets out to discover the reason for his journey.
The game is a 2D side-scrolling horror adventure built around exploring abstract environments, interacting with characters, and solving challenging puzzles. Its story emerges through dialogue, encounters, and details in the world.
Combat is absent: hostile creatures are rare, and Jacob must avoid or hide from them rather than fight. A minimal interface leaves players to find clues and work through puzzles with little guidance.
Players who respond positively often single out the unsettling atmosphere, surreal visuals, and music, along with a mysterious, emotionally weighty story. Some also enjoy the inventive puzzles and unusual sequences. These strengths are frequently tempered by complaints about slow, clunky movement, hard-to-spot objects, and stealth sections that can feel frustrating.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |
| Metacritic | 66/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
