Crush

May 25, 2007 Zoe Mode Sega
Platform Puzzle Indie
PSP
About

You play as Danny, a young man suffering from insomnia, who uses an experimental device to explore his mind and discover the cause of his sleeplessness. Each level of the game, representing events from Danny's life and inspired by artists such as Tim Burton and M.C. Escher, requires the player to control Danny as he collects his "lost marbles" and other thoughts.
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Ratings & Metrics

User Score
82.3
Critic Score
86.1
Total Score
Reviews
Game Info

Release Date May 25, 2007
Developer Zoe Mode
Publisher Sega
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Themes Action, Science fiction