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Cognition Method: Initiation

Free demo for Cognition Method - a story-driven, first-person puzzle game inspired by Space Odyssey 2001 and Solaris. Discover an innovative mechanics of altering gravity and dive into the surreal setting. Find your way within a mysterious artifact and unveal a non-ordinary story.

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April 22, 2021
5 years and 103 days ago
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About the Game

This is a playable teaser for a game Cognition Method.

Cognition Method is a story-driven, first-person puzzle game inspired by Space Odyssey 2001 and Solaris. Discover innovative mechanics of altering gravity and dive into the surreal setting.

Earth is on the brink of demise when the scientists discover the Cube, a mysterious space structure of unknown origin. The Cube is believed to hold the key to solving humanity's problems and transforming mankind once and for all.

It is now up to you to venture into the artifact and uncover its' secrets. You will soon learn, however, that the Cube is a weird and perilous place, and its' secrets are protected by a series of trials featuring impossible geometry and changing gravity.

The first few levels are now available for free via a demo, to give you a glimpse of what is in store in the full game.

FEATURES


  • Look at the world from different angles - altering gravity is the core mechanic of the game, allowing the player to bend the laws of physics;
  • Enjoy unique aesthetic of minimalist architecture, with visually clean levels constructed from concrete and sunlight;
  • Explore the environment, full of narrative secrets to discover.