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Faraway Proximity

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59%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Faraway Proximity is a single player puzzle game with fantasy, mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Studio CloudScape and was released on March 28, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Faraway Proximity is a third-person puzzle game about recovering lost books. You have been contacted to recover a set of misplaced books. Find them by solving different types of challenges and uncover more puzzles by reading their contents.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Unique abstract and contemplative puzzle design encouraging interpretation and insight rather than trial and error.
  • Cohesive atmosphere with minimalistic visuals and subtle audio that supports a reflective and immersive experience.
  • Varied puzzles that challenge different cognitive skills, combined with an intriguing narrative revealed through collectible books.
  • Slow pacing and lack of clear direction can cause confusion and reduce engagement for some players.
  • Uneven puzzle quality with some puzzles less intuitive or enjoyable, and a slow walking speed that some find frustrating.
  • Relatively short length and modest content scope may leave players wanting more depth or extended exploration.

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Faraway Proximity offers a unique puzzle-driven gameplay focused on abstraction and interpretation rather than traditional progression or evolving mechanics. Each level presents distinct, self-contained challenges that emphasize understanding novel mechanics over difficulty scaling, making puzzle discovery a core part of the experience. This approach creates a contemplative and varied gameplay that rewards careful observation and reasoning.

    • “Faraway Proximity, developed and published by Studio Cloudscape, is a puzzle-driven exploration game that emphasizes abstraction, contemplation, and the act of interpretation rather than conventional progression or mechanical intensity.”
    • “Unlike most puzzle games I've played, there's not really a central set of puzzle mechanics that slowly build in difficulty - instead, the levels are more like individual mystery boxes, where figuring out each level's unique mechanics is a greater challenge than solving the problem itself.”
    • “Instead of building around a single mechanic that evolves over time, the game introduces a variety of challenges that test different aspects of reasoning.”
    • “Faraway Proximity, developed and published by studio Cloudscape, is a puzzle-driven exploration game that emphasizes abstraction, contemplation, and interpretation rather than conventional progression or mechanical intensity.”

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story unfolds indirectly through collected books containing narratives or riddles, encouraging player interpretation and connection. It is inspired by games like The Talos Principle but can be challenging to fully understand. The narrative complements the game's surreal and contemplative atmosphere.

    • “The story is not delivered in a straightforward manner, instead unfolding through pieces in a way that invites interpretation.”
    • “Every book you collect contains either a story or a riddle to solve.”
    • “As far as the story is concerned, there is one (inspired by Talos Principle, I guess) but it's really hard to understand.”
    • “The story is not delivered in a straightforward manner, instead unfolding through pieces that require interpretation.”
    • “The impact of the game ultimately depends on how much the player connects with its unique approach to storytelling and puzzle design.”
    • “As far as the story is concerned, there is one (inspired by Talos Principle, I guess) but it is really hard to understand.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is praised for its subtle and immersive audio design, featuring ambient sounds and understated musical cues that enhance the experience without distracting the player. The concept and sound effects effectively contribute to a compelling and atmospheric environment.

    • “The audio design follows a similar path, with ambient sounds and subtle musical cues that support the atmosphere without drawing attention away from the player’s thought process.”
    • “Interesting concept, atmospheric music and sound effects.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music features atmospheric and subtle cues that enhance the game's ambiance without distracting the player, effectively supporting the overall mood and gameplay experience.

    • “The audio design follows a similar path, with ambient sounds and subtle musical cues that support the atmosphere without drawing attention away from the player’s thought process.”
    • “Interesting concept, atmospheric music and sound effects.”
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Faraway Proximity is a puzzle game with fantasy, mystery and science fiction themes.

Faraway Proximity is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Faraway Proximity was released on March 28, 2023.

Faraway Proximity was developed by Studio CloudScape.

Faraway Proximity has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Faraway Proximity for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Faraway Proximity is a single player game.

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