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The Button Effect
Every button has a purpose. In this short, minimalist first-person puzzler you explore a dense, interwoven architecture – a museum, full of hidden connections and spatial insights.
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The Button Effect is a short, minimalist first-person puzzler in which every button has its purpose. Visit an elusive museum, full of hidden connections and spatial insights...
Challenge yourself to closely observe and interpret the effects of your actions to solve the exhibits on display. Every step and solution has the potential to teach you something new.
Open new doors to access deeply interconnected spaces and learn to appreciate the inner workings of its architecture. Let the calmness of this place encourage you to take your time.
Pay attention to the subtle details. Witness every change. Curiosity is rewarded with insight as you uncover meaningful links between all things. Discover secrets, hiding in plain view.
FEATURES
Deeply interconnected puzzle exhibits designed to teach and intrigue you
Various branching rooms to explore as you solve new sequences
Collectible story fragments leading to a fully narrated ending
Serene interiors complimented by pleasant piano music
Simple control schemes to ensure accessibility
Optional silent mode (muted voice-overs)
Playable hints system
Note: This is a short (3-4 hour) game created by a solo developer.
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Minimum
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: 4 core CPU @ 2.5 GHz (AMD Ryzen 5, Intel core i3/i5)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4+ GB VRAM; GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Integrated Intel GPUs are not supported. SSD recommended.
Recommended
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: 6 or 8 core CPU @ 3.0 GHz (AMD Ryzen 7, Intel core i5/i7)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8+ GB VRAM; GeForce GTX 2070
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Integrated Intel GPUs are not supported. SSD highly recommended.
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Frycandle
- Brazilian rating
- l
- Steam Germany rating
- 0
- Controller support
- full
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Structured language support (13)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | No | Yes |
| Italian | Yes | No | Yes |
| German | Yes | No | Yes |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | No | Yes |
| Dutch | Yes | No | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Korean | Yes | No | Yes |
| Polish | Yes | No | Yes |
| Portuguese - Brazil | Yes | No | Yes |
| Russian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Traditional Chinese | Yes | No | Yes |
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