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Broken Blue

Broken Blue is a Puzzle Solving VR Game that utilizes an innovative interface to allow the player to traverse and explore the game’s content. Blue is supposed to be the guardian of a mountain machine and the protector of the monkey monks who dwell there.

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Developer
BacklotRealities
Publisher
Cacti Council, BacklotRealities
Release
December 9, 2016
9 years and 237 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mostly Positive51 reviews74.5%

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Broken Blue is a Puzzle Solving VR Game that utilizes an innovative interface to allow the player to traverse and explore the game’s content. In Broken Blue the player assumes the role of “Blue” an AI who’s program and systems have become broken down by the flow of time. Blue is supposed to be the guardian of a mountain machine and the protector of the monkey monks who dwell there. Follow Blue and their guide “The Caretaker” through a series of puzzles to repair Blue’s systems and restore Blue’s Consciousness to full functionality.
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