Endure The Swarm

A block-pushing game where you need to get yourself stuck. The game is a traditional puzzle in which you use boxes to block entrances. Each puzzle is similar to a grid, and every step you take moves the swarm forward. The swarm is a wave that continues to multiply and fill the grid. The objective of each puzzle is to stay away from the swarm and establish a barrier that the swarm cannot cross. You basically have to block yourself in a corner. Controls are great because you’re not limited by classic game rules. What I’m referring to is the ability to grab onto boxes and pull them in any direction. Furthermore, if the boxes are in the same line or row, you can move them all at once. A couple of new mechanics are added such as walls that block box movement, pieces of furniture that can be only tipped over once or objects you can only push and not pull. A very useful feature is also the undo button. What puts the game above the rest is presentation. If you ignore the giant plot hole, which never explains how you move from location to location when there’s a swarm around you, the narration is good. Since you move to different buildings, the main character comments about the locations or just the world in general. Art is low-poly but detailed. Although you mostly visit warehouses and houses, the game manages to add small details so they don’t look too similar.