But these moments are too few and too far between, in a brief but well-designed puzzle game that really just doesn't need them. There's a strong tradition of puzzle games enlivened by the voices that inhabit their world, but the more I look at Pneuma, the more I am forced to conclude that it would be better if it simply had the confidence to be sil...
Pneuma: Breath of Life2015
Pneuma: Breath of Life
2015 Deco Digital63Worthwhile
Playtime
BriefIt typically takes about 2.5 hours to finish the game.
Playable on
Available on
- $14.99
- $19.99
- $19.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- February 1, 2015
- Developer
- Bulkhead
- Publisher
- Deco Digital
- Themes
Overview
Pneuma: Breath of Life is an enthralling first person puzzler putting gamers' minds to the test in a visually stunning world using Unreal Engine 4 and Physically Based Rendering. Pneuma provides players with an unrivalled sense of adventure and a relentless determination to solve each puzzle and progress through a story of self-discovery, exploring the fundamental nature of being. Play as Pneuma and hear his comical self-obsessed inner monologue whilst he takes you on a journey exploring and traversing his world. Progress through a series of challenging puzzles that require perception, observation, and lateral thinking skills to succeed. This game isn't about your skill with a controller, it's about how you perceive and analyse situations. Pneuma's story is one that can only be told through the interactive medium of video games. Push your brain to its limits in this exciting new first person puzzler as Pneuma contemplates the nature of reality and you explore the ontological mystery of...
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Reception
Press64
Players70
WorthwhileGood- Metacritic63from 17 reviews
- OpenCritic65from 21 reviews
Pneuma: Breath of Life is a first-person puzzle platformer that offers an interesting mechanic, all while beating gamers over the head with a philosophical voice over.
Pneuma's story, while intriguing and heady, is sometimes delivered in an annoying way.
With fantastic dialogue, beautiful graphics, and some truly innovative puzzles, Pneuma: Breath of Life is a great buy, even for a short game. Though it does have some boring and frustrating moments - as well as some framerate issues - it's all worth it for the incredible ending. Pneuma may not breathe life into the puzzle genre, but it certainly gives...
Imperfect but occasionally thrilling