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Cortex

The psychedelic tunnel-runner.

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December 28, 2018
7 years and 218 days ago
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Positive21 reviews85.7%

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About the Game

"You are a thought. A thought to be born..."

Guide your thought through the labyrinth of the brain, avoid hitting walls and obstacles, nothing should distract you...

A minimalistic-ambient reflex game with a 60 frames per second flow experience and the atmospheric music of Tamas Katai.

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