Grab The Games: NaissanceE

Today, I am more than happy to present you a hidden gem, at least for me in the huge list of the 2014 published games on Steam. And its name NaissanceE. NaissanceE is a first person exploration PC game developed on UDK by Limasse Five with the participation of Pauline Oliveros, Patricia Dallio and Thierry Zaboitzeff. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this a temporal world but platforming and puzzles areas will also enrich the experience.

NaissanceE is a game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The game is constructed along a linear path, punctuated by more open areas to freely explore, some puzzles to solve and some more experimental sequences. This game is more than just another steam game its an art. An experienced that you will enjoy with almost all your senses. To begin my review with, the game features on of the best starts I have seen in a game (I am not going to spoiler it). It is truly amazing and a little anxious at the same time and creates a lot of questions. Who am I? What I am doing here? Why am I running? Questions that really helps you keep playing the game and motivate the player!

Another aspect that I loved in this game is the simplicity of the things you have to do. The most parts of the journey will require only curiosity and logic, a good control and coordination on running, breathing and jumping actions. I should also mention the fact that I loved the puzzles in this game. Some of them are hard, some of them are easy but the only trick to solve them is LOGIC and a bit of imagination.

Moreover, the graphics and the whole surrounding that the game takes place is simple magnificent. However, there are some negative aspects in this title that I should mention.

The biggest for me is that there is not clues that will help you move on to the next puzzle or area and sometimes you are left wondering or trying to find out how to move on in the game. Another negative at least for me is that sometimes the lights and the visuals are too much like strobe lights and can cause headache to some players.

To sum up, in this game you will appreciate the loneliness, the feeling to be lost in a gigantic unknown universe and to be marveled by the beauty of this world. A world which seems to be alive, leading the player, manipulating him and playing with him for any reason. I totally recommend this game to everyone without hesitation despite the negative aspects I mentioned. This game offers a trip for both mind and soul!

Verdict 8/10

+ Graphics and environment

+ Simplicity in the things you have to do

+ Amazing puzzles

+ Offers a voyage for both mind and soul

- Lights and visuals are like strobe lights sometimes that can cause headache etc.

- No hints at all

Dionysis Spinos