Release Date: September 23, 2021
A dark adventure game that transports us to a dystopian world. In The Plane Effect we play as Solo, who after finishing his job plans to return to his home and family, while being unsure if he even has one.
The Plane Effect is a dark adventure game. It is a result of collaboration between Innovina Interactive and StudioKiku, and was published by PQube.
In The Plane Effect, we take on the role of a character called Solo, who we accompany on his last day at work. After leaving the office, the protagonist intends to return home to his waiting family, but things unexpectedly start to get complicated. He is not only unsure whether he actually has a home and a family, but also feels that he is constantly being watched. In addition, he finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of events that break with logic and his previous perception of time and space.
In The Plane Effect we observe the action from an isometric view. Although we start the game in the office where Solo works (or rather, worked), we soon find ourselves in increasingly grim and strange locations. We visit, among others, the city streets, where we can encounter electrocuting drones, and we also find ourselves in gloomy interiors filled with technology. We explore these environments and solve puzzles, witnessing more and more strange events and avoiding dangers. As we progress, we try to solve the mystery of the protagonist's place in the world and the situation in which he found himself.
Graphics of The Plane Effect has a simple and unique style, which may bring to mind the graphic design of the game Inside. The gloomy atmosphere is created by the limited colours and lighting of the locations, as well as the music that accompanies the game.
Platforms:
PC Windows September 23, 2021
PlayStation 4 December 2, 2021
Xbox One December 2, 2021
Nintendo Switch September 23, 2021
PlayStation 5 September 23, 2021
Xbox Series X/S September 23, 2021
Developer: Studio Kiku (XSX)
Publisher: pQube
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for The Plane Effect Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8150 3.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 550 Ti / Radeon HD 6790 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1080 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for The Plane Effect Video Game.
Digitally ed: 5 / 5 by Matt Sainsbury
Anyhow, I won't forget The Plane Effect in a hurry. As a game it sucks, and I'm being blunt about that because I don't think it matters. To me, a great work of art is one that encourages reflection, has an emotional resonance, and has a strong message and lesson to share. Set against that criteria, The Plane Effect might not be a great game, but it is a superb work of art. That is so much more important to me.
PlayStation Universe: 2 / 10 by Martyn Locker
The Plane Effect tries its best to be interesting but unfortunately fails to provide any entertainment value in what's ultimately a pretentious, self-centred affair. Gaming is supposed to be a form of escapism, yet this one simulates the depressing tedium of a 9-5 cubicle job a little too well.
NoobFeed: 35 / 100 by Kurtis Seid
The Plane Effect is an art exhibit malformed into a game that could have been a beautiful and provoking experience to ively watch.
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