Subject 13

Release Date: May 26, 2015

Adventure, TPP, science fiction, puzzle elements, crowdfunding, indie games, singleplayer

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Steam

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The game was developed by Microids studio, whose back catalogue includes, among others, the cult adventure game series, Siberia. The protagonist of this game is Franklin Fargo, a PhD of physics kidnapped by a shady organization. The game begins when he wakes up in a mysterious facility, already under the alias of Subject 13. As you might guess, from there on the main task of his is to escape.

Subject 13 is a science-fiction adventure game, full of logic puzzles that require the player to manipulate environment and use the laws of physics. It was developed by Microids, known mostly for the Syberia series. The studio is led by Paul Cuisset, the creator of the legendary Flashback, as well as such games as Cruise for a Corpse, Fade To Black, Moto Racer, Darkstone and the rather poorly received Amy. The production process was partially funded by the fans who backed the game’s Kickstarter campaign.

In the game, we assume the role of a physics professor, Franklin Fargo, who leads a rather grim life after his wife’s death, for which he blames himself. She died during an assault the target of which was Fargo himself. One day, the protagonist is kidnapped by a secret organization and wakes up in an underground research station. Referred to as the eponymous Subject 13, Fargo realizes that he fell victim to some unusual experiment. His only chance to save his life is to escape the mysterious complex.

The gameplay boils down to exploration of subsequent 3D locations in search of a means of escape, as well as interacting with objects in the environment. The players will have to solve lots of logic puzzles by using all kinds of physics’ laws and by manipulating the setting. As we progress in the story, the protagonist uncovers elements of the plot that explain his kidnapping and answer a number of questions concerning his past.

Last updated on August 14, 2015

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[1:15] Subject 13 trailer

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