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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 22.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.
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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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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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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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Extremely similar to Myst in its conceit, this game involves the player wandering around a deserted island unraveling clues and puzzles left by a previous inhabitant. Quern contains two main types of puzzles. One type of puzzle is strictly logical, where you encounter a device and have to figure out its rules to get past it. These are almost uniformly well-constructed and satisfyingly difficult without being unfair. (There is one sound-based puzzle that I had trouble with, though that might be the fault of my hearing more than the game.) The other type of puzzle is a type of lock, where you need to use the correct tool in the correct location to proceed. I got stuck on a couple of these (always because I'd simply overlooked the key or the lock), and it's somewhat frustrating to repeated walk back and forth across the island trying to figure out what you haven't noticed before. Overall, though, the game is beautifully constructed and it's well worth the investment. I should also note that I am finally playing the game some four years after originally purchasing it, because it would not run on my original computer and only a recent upgrade allowed me to play it. The game seems to be more resource-hungry than it seems like it should be. 9/10
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I won't give out any game details but I'll talk generally. I just finished Quern, and I loved it. It felt very much like Myst and Riven which is an incredible compliment. There were a wide variety of puzzles, and game had some mechanics that enhanced the game play that even the old Myst games didn't have. I kept wanting to solve the puzzles to get further in the game. If you like exploration puzzle games like the Myst games, you need to play this game.
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Quern - Undying Thoughts is currently priced at 22.99€ on Steam.
Quern - Undying Thoughts is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 22.99€ 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.
Quern - Undying Thoughts does not support Steam Remote Play.
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Developer
Zadbox Entertainment
Publisher
Zadbox Entertainment,
Blue Brain Games
Release
28 Nov 2016
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