Throughout the game, you find ghost-like versions of yourself, just in case it wasn’t creepy enough already, and you collect these ghost-like collectibles throughout each level, which is a nice addition and makes the game slightly non-linear. There’s the general creepiness I’ve mentioned already, and you’re quite obviously stuck in a parallel universe of some sorts, but other than that, there’s not much in the way of a story arc. To be honest, the story is quite limited, in that there basically isn’t one. They get more expansive as you progress and the various components/rooms of any given level link together very nicely. The levels themselves are pretty cool and resemble a piece of MC Escher artwork with lots of staircases leading into various nooks and crannies. Like I said before, there’s a hub with levels that offshoot from it. They’re not rocket-science, which is good as it keeps the game accessible, but they’re challenging enough to feel rewarding when you complete something. The puzzles are clever though, keeping you engaged and constantly thinking. It’s kind of like Silent Hill meets the 2D Bomberman games (OK enough with the wacky comparisons). Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon so that we can continue to do what we love doing.ĭid I mention this game is creepy af? Well it is! The developers do a really good job of making a fairly simplistic environment super atmospheric and at times, frankly, scary. There are also enemies which creep around in the dark and you have to hide from them, but this is pretty basic in terms of stealth (think the guards in Hyrule Castle in Zelda Ocarina of Time rather than Metal Gear Solid).Įnjoying our FRACTER Switch review so far? Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more Nintendo Switch content. There’s generally a light source in each room and you need to refract it using a number of mirrors that can be pushed around by your character. More puzzles come into play as you progress but these are the core mechanics throughout the game.
What kind of puzzles, I hear you ask? Well, it’s a combination of block pushing (think Tomb Raider) with a bit of light refraction and some puzzles combine both elements. You must complete them in sequential order however, which is fine as the game teaches you how each puzzle works as you go, so a kind of in-house tutorial sequence takes you through the first few levels and then slowly increases in difficulty. You basically guide a nameless female protagonist via a number of puzzle levels that are connected by a hub, requiring you to ‘complete’ a level before returning to the hub and then choosing your next level. The gameplay is pretty straightforward, but with some really clever mechanics built-in.
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