When weighed up against Portal and Antichamber, Magrunner comes in at a clear third. It is, however, a totally worthwhile game. Controls are fluid, puzzling is difficult but fun, and the storyline does offer more than most in the genre. It's certainly top-tier stuff in comparison to the puzzle genre as a whole. If you've played and enjoyed Portal and Antichamber, then Magrunner comes highly recommended, offering solid puzzles, albeit presented in a much less interesting way. At under £15 for an 11-hour plus single-player adventure, it's decent bang for buck too. If you want a good, nicely presented puzzler, then you could certainly do worse than Magrunner. Of course, with the recent surge in great indie puzzlers, you could also do better.
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The Cthulhu Mythos is easily one of the most recognizable pieces of writing in gaming and Magrunner: Dark Pulse is a fresh new take on an iconic story. If you love puzzles and a taste of the terrifying check out Magrunner: Dark Pulse.
Bad is a relative term, and atmospheric first-person puzzle games are like pizza; even when they’re bad, they’re still good. On its own, Magrunner: Dark Pulse is full of brain-bending puzzles and interesting story elements. Pit it against charmers like Quantum Conundrum and the genre-standard Portal, however, and you’ll start to notice its overwrought storyline and gaps in logic.
