World of One

Developed by the independent studio Grimwood Team, World of One for PC is a mix of a logic game and an action-platformer.

Plot

The main hero of World of One lives an easy and decent life on a small planet. However, the idyll cannot last forever, as the hero begins to question his existence. In order to find the answers – e.g. why does he live in this world? how did he arrive there? – the boy needs to set out on a journey to other, smaller, and dangerous planets.

Mechanics

Published on PC, World of One features the side-view. The backbone of the game is exploration – you get to visit small worlds, solve logic and environmental puzzles based on physics, and combat enemies. The hero comes across both lesser opponents as well as powerful bosses. To defeat the former, you need to work out their sets of attacks and use your skills and reflexes. Fighting bosses is something completely different – armed only with a shovel, the hero needs to make use of the tools scattered around the world. Moreover, the environment is filled with numerous traps, like spike floors.

Technical aspects

World of One features very characteristic, 2D graphics with a depressing style and monochromatic colours (except e.g. fiery red blood). The title also introduces very-detailed locations and well-animated models of creatures dwelling those places. A thrilling soundtrack accompanies the gameplay.

Other information

The title stands out due to its gloomy atmosphere. Interestingly, the title is not only similar to the successful Limbo, but also brings to mind the novel The Little Prince. The protagonist and the design of the worlds, in which you could observe a few sunsets during one day, occasion numerous associations.

Last updated on 10 March 2022