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Induction

Induction

|Puzzle, Indie

8.5 /10

Aww Great!

Niche

195 ratings
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Induction is an abstract puzzle game about time travel and paradoxes. As you master its logic, Induction will rewire how you think about cause and effect. Across more than 50 meticulously designed puzzles, you must explore the counter-intuitive possibilities time travel permits. You will learn to choreograph your actions across multiple timelines, and to construct seemingly impossible solutions, such as paradoxical time loops, where the future depends on the past and the past depends on the future. Each puzzle is crafted to reveal a unique aspect of the game’s elegant yet exacting internal logic, gently guiding you into realising the potential of your powers. Induction does not pander, but gives you the satisfaction of mastering an imaginary yet honest set of physical laws. Accompanying Induction’s minimalist visuals is a rich and responsive ambient soundtrack by Melbourne-based electronic composer and radio broadcaster Tim Shiel.

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Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.5/10 across 195 ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

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Leans into Puzzle, Indie — a quick read on whether that fantasy matches what you usually enjoy.

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Nintendo LinkJason Capp · 14 Nov, 2021
8.5/10

Induction is quite the abstract and challenging experience, and casual puzzle gamers may be turned off by the lack of instruction and high difficulty in the later portions of the game. However, for those looking for something unique and more along the lines of a sci-fi puzzler (Because of the time traveling), this is a wonderful addition to your library and something that will keep you thinking even when you are not playing the game.

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NintendoWorldReportJoel DeWitte · 10 Aug, 2021
8/10

Despite its hair-pulling moments, Induction really is a stellar example of taking a simple concept, building upon it incrementally through each level, and pumping your fist in the air or jumping for joy with each tall hurdle you're able to leap over. Coupled with that minimalist style, you'll find that the juice is worth the squeeze. If you are a fan of puzzle games and have patience, Induction has plenty to offer.

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Pure NintendoJemma Casson · 5 Aug, 2021
7.5/10

Induction is a simple yet clever puzzle title with a unique concept. Don't let the relaxing music and pastel tones fool you; this is one tough game! Replayability is minimal, but there are some real brain teasers in here for those ready to accept the challenge.

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FingerGunsSean Davies · 4 Aug, 2021
8/10

A challenging yet deeply satisfying puzzle game that’s about creating time bending paradoxes, Induction has finally made its way to consoles. If you’re up for a challenge, this title will test your grey matter more than anything else on the Nintendo Switch.

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Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski · 17 Jul, 2021
7.5/10

Induction is perhaps the most satisfying puzzle game that I've played all year but that level of satisfaction can only be achieved after lengthy periods of carefully fine-tuning your solutions. This won't appeal to everyone but I like it and that's all that matters, right?

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Nindie Spotlight14 Jul, 2021
7/10

With a preponderance of perplexing puzzlers populating the Switch eShop I don't doubt that trying to come up with something original is a challenge...

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Cubed3Thom Compton · 16 Apr, 2017
9/10

More of a zen experience for the mind than a puzzle game, Induction lives to see you succeed. Every so often, it feels like it's not using its full potential, but this isn't like a lot of other puzzle games, which make players feel bad for having to set them down. Setting down Induction is a time to reflect on what you know and what is being asked of you, and it's so powerful that this may be one of the best puzzle games to come along in years.

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GameSpewBecca Smith · 12 Apr, 2017
6/10

The level of difficulty will likely throw casual gamers off, but if you enjoy solving puzzles that will make your brain hurt, then Induction might be for you.

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COGconnectedJames Paley · 7 Feb, 2017
8.5/10

You will do things that make you feel like a genius just for thinking of them.

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