Matchstick: Cosmic Flame

Chapter One (which doubles as the demo) plays like a typical indie horror game, complete with searching for a flashlight and checking restroom stalls in a deserted train station. However, Chapter Two is where the game truly shines. The non-linear exploration of the Megastructure’s vast spaces is packed with creative mechanics and engaging puzzles. It’s just a shame that the walking and running speeds are so slow. The game cuts off right at the most exciting part, and you just can’t wait to jump into Chapter Three!

https://youtu.be/BT9i37hncdE Pretty good and solid game so far but this game seriously needs a pop up on some mechanics like how you can shoot those one orbs to grab onto because I got confused for so long trying to figure out where to go before I randomly shot at one and saw that you can. In some areas I feel like a bunnyhop mechanic would be nice too since some places are massive and some more enemy variety would be nice too since they are very easy to deal with. Level design wise the game is pretty nice especially in the beginning. The beginning was also easy to get through but the next chapter the difficulty slider gets turned up since the obstacles you have to do can get very hard. Good luck if you have a steam deck or something on this particular one since even with a mouse I struggled a bit to shoot the orbs to then grab on to because if you fail you just die lmao and get sent back to a not so good checkpoint. Story is there though but most of the game you'll be pushing forward through levels and doesn't really play a big part so to speak. Mostly mystery around the whole thing so far in the early access. Early access is good but still needs polish but my main complaints are that it needs more npc variety, some context around mechanics like pop up boxes, and I almost forgot: the fact that some NPCs have more dialogue like that one mothman that gives you the revolver since I got so confused in that area lol

HIDDEN GEM. High level of polish for an early access game. you might get confused at times but the solution is usually obvious when you stop and use your head. LOVE the atomsphere and music. Keen to play more.