Fono
A puzzle platformer that abuses particle effects for its lidar-like game mechanics and its unique visual style.
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January 22, 2021
5 years and 192 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive16 reviews100.0%
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“Perfect puzzle type game, unique and colorful. 10/10 would recommend!” — LABPROFESS
“Great concept, better execution.” — Tide Two
“Great game, beautiful music and puzzle solving combined.” — sublimenonsense
“Better than Cyberpunk 2077” — Corrupted Fed (gameplay)
“Get it if you have leftover money” — tired boi
Fono is a puzzle platformer that explores the question ‘What if everything was made of particles?’. Not only is every visual element in the game made of particle effects, all the game mechanics and puzzles are constructed around a principled use of particle systems and their interaction with the world. From basics, such as looking around and navigating your surroundings, through interacting with objects, to triggering simple mechanisms. Use your radar/lidar-like ability to uncover the world around you!
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