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Play Overview
Plug & Play (2015) is an existential puzzle game where you manipulate people who have plugs and sockets for heads. You drag cables around and change what's plugged into what, exploring sexuality, love, and relationships through the scenes. It's an interactive short film that stands out for the sheer strangeness of the visuals that tell its hidden narrative.
The whole game is around 15 minutes long and is comprised of intercut scenes of different plugs, sockets, and cartoon people with plugs and sockets for heads. You interact with each scene by unplugging and plugging in different things, making occasional dialogue choices along the way. Its theme is never made explicit; instead, it trusts you to interpret the scenes and take from them something personally resonant.
The result is more experience than game, where the challenge comes from interpreting what it all means rather than fast reactions. It may feel indirect, and the sexual undertones may deter some, but for those willing to engage with it, there's an impactful and memorable journey to be had.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Plug & Play 2 weeks ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 2 weeks ago.
The whole game is around 15 minutes long and is comprised of intercut scenes of different plugs, sockets, and cartoon people with plugs and sockets for heads. You interact with each scene by unplugging and plugging in different things, making occasional dialogue choices along the way. Its theme is never made explicit; instead, it trusts you to interpret the scenes and take from them something personally resonant.
The result is more experience than game, where the challenge comes from interpreting what it all means rather than fast reactions. It may feel indirect, and the sexual undertones may deter some, but for those willing to engage with it, there's an impactful and memorable journey to be had.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Plug & Play 2 weeks ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 2 weeks ago.
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Play Style
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 10 minutes and 15 minutes to complete. The game is extremely short, with little room to expand play time beyond what's intended.
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Skill Level
12+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. There isn't any need for fast reactions or precise inputs, and the game is more focused on offering an experience rather than a challenge. You need some maturity to appreciate the narrative subtext and symbolism behind the images.
Costs
Game Details
Release Date: 02/02/2015, updated in 2015
Out Now: Android, Mac, PC and iOS
Skill Rating: 12+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Narrative, Puzzle and Brain Game
Accessibility: 20 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Cartoon
Developer: Etter Studio (@EtterStudio)
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