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The Button Effect
Every button has a purpose. In this short, minimalist first-person puzzler you explore a dense, interwoven architecture – a museum, full of hidden connections and spatial insights.
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Frycandle

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Features
Single-player
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Languages:
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Polish ✔ ✔
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Reviews

“I've long thought that players love pressing buttons and will do it in any game to see what happens, so this is a game just capitalising on that curiosity, and I find it really interesting. I enjoyed it a lot.”
Alexander Bruce – Antichamber

“I love the art style, simplicity of it, esthetics and how well it goes with the music.”
Davor Hunski – The Talos Principle

“The puzzles were very well designed and I had a great time playing through them.”
Thomas Mackinnon – THE CORRIDOR

About This Game

The Button Effect is a short, minimalist first-person puzzler in which every button has its purpose. Visit an elusive museum, full of hidden connections and spatial insights...

Challenge yourself to closely observe and interpret the effects of your actions to solve the exhibits on display. Every step and solution has the potential to teach you something new.

Open new doors to access deeply interconnected spaces and learn to appreciate the inner workings of its architecture. Let the calmness of this place encourage you to take your time.

Pay attention to the subtle details. Witness every change. Curiosity is rewarded with insight as you uncover meaningful links between all things. Discover secrets, hiding in plain view.

FEATURES

  • Deeply interconnected puzzle exhibits designed to teach and intrigue you

  • Various branching rooms to explore as you solve new sequences

  • Collectible story fragments leading to a fully narrated ending

  • Serene interiors complimented by pleasant piano music

  • Simple control schemes to ensure accessibility

  • Optional silent mode (muted voice-overs)

  • Playable hints system

Note: This is a short (3-4 hour) game created by a solo developer.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
    • Processor: 4 core CPU @ 2.5 GHz (AMD Ryzen 5, Intel core i3/i5)
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 8 GB VRAM; Radeon RX 580, GeForce GTX 1070
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Integrated Intel GPUs are not supported. SSD recommended.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
    • Processor: 6 or 8 core CPU @ 3.0 GHz (AMD Ryzen 7, Intel core i5/i7)
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 8+ GB VRAM; Radeon RX 6800, GeForce RTX 3070
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Integrated Intel GPUs are not supported. SSD highly recommended.
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