After returning to Earth, an astronaut finds that it has a post-apocalyptic vibe going on, but with the help of a lantern he could have a chance to actually save the planet from whatever destroyed it. That’s the puzzle-filled premise of The Great Perhaps and it’s out right now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
Kosmos is the protagonist of this 2.5D puzzling single-player adventure, which sees him trying to uncover what actually happened to Earth. Rather handily he stumbles upon a special lantern, enabling the ability to time travel and solve the numerous puzzles ahead. As a result, you’ll face danger in the post-apocalyptic present, as well as in the escapades involving the past. Ultimately, you must aid the astronaut on his journey to find out the true cause of the disaster and save the planet in the process.
The Great Perhaps will challenge you with its puzzles and mini-games, both of which make the most of the time travel element. It also looks set to offer a gripping story alongside an atmospheric, Soviet style, world that’s been hand-drawn. For a full low-down of what to expect, we’d highly recommend a read of our in-depth review.
Features include:
- Challenging puzzles and mini-games based around time travel
- Experience the gripping atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic world based on Soviet aesthetics
- Innovative storytelling which binds together the past and the present
- Memorable characters with personal stories
- Original interactive soundtrack which adapts to each timeline
- Wistful hand-drawn 2D art style
Should that be enough to convince you to take the plunge and buy The Great Perhaps, it’s available on the Xbox Store for £8.39 – as well as the PS Store and Nintendo eShop. Will you attempt to help Kosmo save Earth? Tell us by leaving a comment below or reaching out on social media!
Game Description:
The Great Perhaps tells the story of an astronaut returning to Earth destroyed by natural cataclysms. There, among the ruins he finds an unusual artifact — an old lantern, in the light of which you can see glimpses of another time and travel to the past. Experience constant time traveling between an empty, melancholic scenery of the post-apocalyptic Earth and its vivid days gone by. The hero will face the danger in the post-apocalyptic present, as well as in the past. Help him on his journey to find out the true cause of the disaster and save the planet!
