There is something that feels familiar about Magrunner: Dark Pulse, a first-person puzzler from developer Frogwares. There is certainly a very Portal feel about affairs, from the art style (at least in the early-to-mid game), to the core gameplay mechanics of moving from chamber to chamber, solving puzzles and moving blocks around. Even the default crosshair mirrors Portal. Yes, it's somewhat lazy to describe a game in a review as being 'like another game', but seriously; it's pretty Portal-esque.
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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.
