Phoenix Springs reimagines the point-and-click adventure as weird noir
Briefly

Iris, functioning as both narrator and protagonist, embodies an intriguing combination of clinical observation and personal detachment, providing a unique lens through which players experience the world.
The game's innovation lies not in object-based puzzles but in a mindmap mechanic that allows players to combine ideas, making gameplay both fluid and thematically rich.
In Phoenix Springs, players navigate a narrative driven by Iris's search for her brother, using concepts as inventory, broadening traditional point-and-click gameplay.
Unlike many games, Phoenix Springs encourages players to engage with its narrative through intellectual exploration, using Iris’s critical perspective to challenge preconceptions and deepen immersion.
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