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Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
Quern - Undying Thoughts is a adventure, puzzle and mystery game
developed by Zadbox Entertainment
and published by Zadbox Entertainment and Blue Brain Games.
Released on November 28th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 10 languages: English, French, Hungarian, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Czech, Polish and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 3,544 reviews of which 3,248 were positive and 296 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 5.74€ on Steam with a 75% discount.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB
- Storage: 9 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB
- Storage: 9 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB
- Storage: 9 GB available space
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This is a fantastic puzzle game that really respects the player’s intelligence. The island itself isn’t the most colourful place – the palette leans heavily into muted greys and dull browns – but the slightly subdued visuals actually help to focus attention on what the game does best: its puzzles. Every puzzle I encountered felt logical, grounded, and fair. Solutions make physical sense within the world, and the game consistently teaches you how its systems work without resorting to cheap tricks or obscure logic. Not once did I feel like I was fighting the game or dealing with an inscrutable puzzles; whenever I got stuck, the answer always felt obvious in hindsight rather than arbitrary. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys puzzle games.
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Quern – Undying Thoughts completely took me by surprise. I expected a decent little puzzle game, but what I got was one of the most satisfying and immersive experiences I’ve had in a long time. Right from the start, the game drops you into a mysterious world without much explanation — and that’s exactly what makes it so compelling. You’re alone on a strange island, surrounded by ancient technology, quiet ruins, and a story that unfolds piece by piece as you explore. It’s incredibly atmospheric, without ever feeling forced or overdone. The puzzles are where Quern really shines. They’re clever, well thought-out, and incredibly rewarding. One of the things I appreciated most is that the game never tells you exactly what to do next. There are no quest markers, no guiding arrows — you have to figure things out on your own. And while that’s part of the charm, it can also be a bit tricky at times. Sometimes it’s not immediately clear what your next step should be, and the game trusts you to pay attention, think carefully, and slowly piece things together. Quern doesn’t hold your hand — but that’s okay, because figuring things out on your own feels way better than being told what to do anyway. Just be ready to occasionally stare at a locked door for ten minutes wondering if you missed something obvious. (You did.) Visually, the game is gorgeous in a calm, understated way. The world feels handcrafted, like every part of it has meaning and the subtle, haunting soundtrack perfectly matches this mood. If you like myst like games that make you think and reward curiosity, Quern is absolutely worth diving into. Highly recommended!
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If you are a Myst or puzzle game fan, drop everything and buy this game right now. This is what a modern puzzle adventure game should play like: amazing multi-layered puzzles, top-notch atmosphere and soundtrack, and a surprisingly well-written plot with some interesting characters. Believe me, it doesn't get much better than this. Elaborating further: - Puzzles in Quern strike a perfect balance between difficulty and fun. All puzzles require some non-trivial effort to solve, but it never gets too frustrating if you are paying attention to clues. On top of that, almost all puzzles give you some satisfying payoff—you either unlock some new part of the island or learn something new about the laws of the gameworld. That way, you feel like you are not solving the puzzles for the sake of solving them, but you are hooked to learn more and explore more. Most puzzles also require you to re-use a previous mechanic from older puzzles, so the gameworld feels coherent and you feel like you have mastered the rules of a universe rather than solving a variety of unrelated puzzles. - The graphics and soundtrack are outstanding, which is especially impressive since it is done by a very small team. The island and vistas are gorgeous to look at, and the soundtrack is so captivating that I kept listening to it via Spotify even after finishing the game many times. The soundtrack is location-based, so almost every part of the island gets a specific theme or motif, which makes you associate specific puzzles and feelings with different parts of the game. I found this approach to music use to be very effective—I wish more games had done this. - I don't really care about plot too much in these types of games, but Quern had a really interesting story that is very well paced, with some interesting twists that appear towards the end. Kudos to the writers for making me care about story and characters in a puzzle-driven game! Finally, Quern is much longer than your typical adventure game and is full of interesting challenges, so it really feels like you are getting your money's worth. Like I said in the beginning, if you like solving puzzles, this game is a must-have.
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A puzzle and exploration game that is worthy of comparison to such greats as Myst & Riven. (I brought this game searching for something else along those lines). Best one in this genre I've found in a long time. I will try to avoid plot spoilers as it is something you will want to find out for yourself. The puzzles are sufficiently complex as to feel satisfying, without being needlessly convoluted. Excellent variety in the puzzles, and the game is of a decent length. I also liked the ambiguity in the story-telling - making you think as to who to believe. Good lore that doesn't feel tacked on or an afterthought but is at the heart of the game. Loved the soundtrack and voice acting, too. A short review, I know, but I'd recommend less time reading reviews and more time playing it :) Wishing them well on the new game, Dimhaven. ##### Score: 9.5 / 10 (which is effectively a 10 - half a mark deducted because I never give 10s and because I am rather silly and because scores out of 10 are rather meaningless :) Oh alright, it's a 10.
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Quern is my favorite pure modern Myst-like. It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end and I recommend it to anyone looking to wake up on a mysterious island and solve a ton of puzzles that involve learning the rules of not only the machines there, but also the world itself. I absolutely loved my time exploring it, and one thing the game did in a very interesting way was surprise me with the unique methods that it builds upon itself. Small details here and there around the entire place become important over time, and each time you unlock a new way to experience something you've already worked with, it's a treat. Seriously, I recommend the game whole-heartedly. If I had two (very minor) critiques, they are as follows: - There are some puzzles that are mild variations of puzzle types you've seen before in other games. Occasionally, you may find yourself thinking "Wait, is this that puzzle from X? I've played this one before." Generally they are very short lived, and often times they get remixed in new and interesting ways. The thing to keep in mind is that this game has many, many hours of puzzle content and a huge amount of variety. All of the new content definitely makes up for the few repeats. - The game's story kept my attention the entire way through, but there is a single part that halts the game's pacing for much longer than the rest of the story beats. Generally, the game's story is presented in a very organic way throughout the entire runtime, but one section has a long set-piece purely dedicated to telling an extended fable to the player. The tale was interesting and well presented, but I would have preferred to get pieces of it all the way through like the rest of the story, not all at once. For lack of a better phrase, it felt out of place when compared to the rest of the game. No game is perfect, and if you're looking for a wonderful Myst-like to scratch that itch, this is one of the best. Don't let its minor issues dissuade you.
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Quern - Undying Thoughts is currently priced at 5.74€ on Steam.
Quern - Undying Thoughts is currently available at a 75% discount. You can purchase it for 5.74€ on Steam.
Quern - Undying Thoughts received 3,248 positive votes out of a total of 3,544 achieving a rating of 8.81.
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Quern - Undying Thoughts was developed by Zadbox Entertainment and published by Zadbox Entertainment and Blue Brain Games.
Quern - Undying Thoughts is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Quern - Undying Thoughts is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Quern - Undying Thoughts is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Quern - Undying Thoughts is a single-player game.
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Quern - Undying Thoughts does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
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Developer
Zadbox Entertainment
Publisher
Zadbox Entertainment,
Blue Brain Games
Release
28 Nov 2016
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