Fract OSC is a puzzle game that plays a bit like the combination of Myst and Proteus. From the Myst side of things there's puzzles to be found, some that require poking at things in a smaller area and others needing pen and paper to jot down clues so they'll be available when you've wandered to the section of the game where you'll need them. On the Proteus side you've been set into a world filled with lovely scenery and given no direction, so you might as well go exploring. There's no plot to speak of, but rather a world that invites you to solve its mysteries, and while that world may be a bit sterile and impersonal it's also filled with gorgeous geometries, sweeping views, and lights that dance through the caverns and sky.
"This world and the time you’ve spent there are a memory that sticks with you. Sure, maybe you wandered a little, not knowing where to go. But there was always something new, something entrancing around the corner. You’ve seen music turned into an experience before, but nothing like this. This was a world born of a genre of music. Its beat rhythmically thumps in the heart of this place. You’ll know this won’t be a trip for everyone. Sometime people want more structure in their experiences. But for those who can enjoy discovery and intuition, you’ll always recommend that they find a way to find the world of FRACT OSC." - David Rhinehart of Geekenstein
(CriticalIndieGamer)Musical exploration is a genre that promises vibrancy and stimulation but in the hands of Fract OSC we are treated to little more than a washed out Tron-like world and a dull midi drone.
It’s hard not to love FRACT OSC. It’s puzzles are cleverly intertwined with music without requiring any real sense of beat. And on top of being a generally fun and unique time, it also serves as a good introduction into basic music production with its in-game synthesizer. And while the game could benefit from a push in the right direction every once in a while, it stands as one of the best uses of music in games.
Is this TRON?