Professor Why: The Quantum Eye

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Professor Why disappears mysteriously. You have to fly to his space base Muta to investigate what happened. The supercomputer CORE may be responsible for his disappearance. You need to face one of its infected robots, The Quantum Eye and solve all of its puzzles.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has an interesting educational value, effectively teaching basic physics concepts through engaging experiments.
The humor and character interactions, particularly the dynamic between the AI and the professor, add a fun element to the gameplay.
The visual style of the game is appealing, featuring a clean and futuristic laboratory environment.

The game feels unfinished and has been abandoned by the developers, leading to concerns about its future development.
Camera controls are unintuitive and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate and interact with objects effectively.
The limited number of levels and lack of custom content result in a short gameplay experience, which may not justify the cost.

gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the gameplay is lacking in depth and duration, with some expressing disappointment over the short playtime relative to its cost. They suggest that incorporating educational elements, such as animations or video clips, could enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique blend of challenges that keep you coming back for more.”
- “I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet allow for deep strategy, making every playthrough feel fresh.”
- “The controls are smooth and responsive, enhancing the overall experience and making it easy to immerse yourself in the game.”
- “So what, 8 euros for 1 hour of gameplay?”
- “You could add animations explaining the thermodynamics behind the egg in the bottle trick, maybe a video clip - some strictly educational stuff to back the gameplay up.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, with comparisons made to the witty style of Portal's GLaDOS, indicating that it effectively blends clever dialogue and comedic elements.
- “Great humor - I've mentioned the similarity between the eye and Portal's GLaDOS, but it works well here.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are considered satisfactory for the genre, meeting expectations without standing out significantly.
- “The graphics look okay for this type of game.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming and lack detail.”
- “The art style feels outdated and doesn't match the gameplay.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a solid backstory and engaging characters, though they may lack depth and complexity, making it suitable for a younger audience.
- “The backstory is solid, and while the characters may not be the most cleverly written, they are engaging enough for children.”
- “The narrative is captivating, drawing players into a rich world filled with intriguing lore and memorable moments.”
- “The character development throughout the story is impressive, making players feel emotionally invested in their journeys.”
- “The backstory seems solid enough, but the characters might not be the most cleverly written, even though they are engaging enough for children.”
- “The plot is predictable and lacks depth, making it hard to stay invested in the story.”
- “The dialogue feels forced and often detracts from the overall narrative experience.”
emotional
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Users note that the emotional impact of the game is diminished by technical issues, such as objects clipping and behaving oddly upon interaction, which detracts from immersion and emotional engagement.