Centum offers a deep and disturbing narrative accompanied by a high-level art section. Despite having limited gameplay, it is a unique experience, capable of engaging the player in a personal and disturbing reflection.
Centum is not for the faint of heart or for those looking for a conventional gaming experience. It is a cryptic, experimental journey that challenges the player’s patience as much as it does their intellect. The game thrives in its ability to confuse your mind and thoughts. That being said, Centum is not a game that will appeal to everyone. Its heavy...
Centum doesn’t want to entertain everyone. It wants to linger. It’s not a puzzle game in the traditional sense, nor is it a narrative game in the way we’ve come to expect. It’s a playable mood, a psychological Rorschach test rendered in pixels and static. You won’t find all the answers. But if you’re the kind of player who’s okay living in the questions,...
Centum is a gripping point-and-click trip, drawing players in with disturbing imagery and a disquieting atmosphere before laying on a terrific critique of generative AI - as well as the kind of people who want to exploit it. Striking a nice balance between enigma and clarity, it presents a world you can’t fully trust contrasted against sincere mess...
As a point-and-click escape room game, I had fun solving the various puzzles and navigating the scenarios, but the writing encourages a deeper analysis. While overly obtuse in some moments, I enjoyed how it brings its themes together. I’m unsure if someone will have the same experience I had, but I easily recommend this nightmare.
