The Plane Effect

August 12, 2021 Studio Kiku, Innovina Interactive PQube
Point-and-click Puzzle Adventure Indie
Series X|S PS4 PC PS5 Switch
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Players take on the role of Solo, a lonely office worker who's trying to get home to his family after his last day of work. Somewhat worryingly, it seems Solo experiences some trouble remembering his family, and also has to contend with the shifting balance of space and time.
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Release Date August 12, 2021
Developer Studio Kiku, Innovina Interactive
Publisher PQube
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Science fiction, Thriller, Mystery
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