Developed by Deco Digital
Released for Xbox One (2/2015)
Also on PC/PlayStation 4
Pneuma: Breath of Life is a first-person puzzle game. The majority of the puzzles in the game are focused around sight, so the game is unique in this aspect. Solving a puzzle in Pneuma will typically involve either looking directly at or avoiding line of sight with the strange eyeball things you'll find scattered about When you're not solving puzzles in Pneuma, you're walking slowly to your next destination while your character narrates the story.
Pneuma: Breath of Life looks pretty good graphically, with some nice reflective surfaces and shading effects. I think many who saw screens or footage of this game were hoping for a Myst style game, but the gameplay really shares nothing in common with that series. Pneuma isn't a bad game for what it is, though it is very short and can be completed within an hour or two. Unfortunately, save for a few optional puzzles there's really not much to bring you back to the game. While I enjoyed most of the puzzles, there were a couple that were a bit troublesome but nothing that couldn't be solved with some perseverance. The narrative story delivered by your character came off a bit pretentious (he thinks he's God!), but I imagine there will be some out there who enjoy the story. Pneuma: Breath of Life is likely going to bore the majority of gamers out there, but for those who like some puzzle-solving this one might be worth a look.
Final Verdict: Pneuma: Breath of Life is a first-person game where you walk around and solve puzzles mostly based on sight. If you're into puzzle games and don't mind the short length, this one's worth a look.
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Pneuma: Breath of Life Achievement Guide - Xbox Achievements
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