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Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Expand is a meditative video game in which you explore a circular labyrinth that constantly twists, stretches and expands underneath you.
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Abstract, contemplative, tiny and cosy.
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PlayStation LifeStyleTyler TreeseOct 20178.5/10When I wasn't cursing at my television screen upon dying on the same puzzle for what seemed like 20th time, I was recognizing how brilliant Expand‘s design was. It's rare to see a game this fully realized, one that sees all of its mechanics fully fleshed out, and when I finally escaped the maze after hours of play, it felt like a genuine victory. Expand may take joy in frustrating the player at times, but the true feeling of jubilation comes from overcoming its trickery.
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IGNCam SheaOct 20158/10Expand is a triumph of visual design and scoring that also boasts some clever design ideas.
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Bit CulturesConnor O'MalleyOct 201590/100I think you'll know whether this is a game you'd be inclined to play. All I can give you is my heartiest recommendation. Expand is quite obviously designed with great care and attention to detail from the maze design, to the soundtrack, and to the pacing that had me on tenterhooks. I loved every minute of it.
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Cubed3Thom ComptonOct 20155/10While it's hard to find anything overtly enjoyable in the experience, Expand never feels like a complete waste of time. It's a tough game to explain on many levels. It's more of a platformer than anything else, or perhaps a puzzle game. It's not horrible, and it's not amazing.
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Push SquareGraham BanasOct 20177/10Expand is a great puzzle game. Navigating your square through monochromatic mazes offers a wonderfully relaxing experience that somehow manages to be calming and wrought with tension throughout. While it's a relatively short title, its low price point and high fun factor make it a worthwhile venture. Sure, it may not have been a runaway success on its initial release, but we can only hope this title finds its audience this time around.
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IGDB rating 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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