This game inspired by classic Minecraft dropper maps can't work out whether it wants to rapture you or make you throw up
"I wanna see how much abuse gamers can take," a voice over opens the trailer for Sensory Overload , a game that will likely be taking home the Geoff "IMAX" Keighley Award for Most Appropriate Title For A Video Game later this year. It's a simple concept for a game: you are constantly falling, and you must avoid walls in various shapes as you do so to wrack up points. Simple! And disgustingly…
A new video game called Sensory Overload promises to be a dizzying and overstimulating experience for gamers. The trailer for the game, titled "Sensory Overload," opens with a voiceover declaring the developer's desire to see how much abuse players can handle. The gameplay is simple: fall endlessly while avoiding various shaped walls to accumulate points.
However, the game is anything but simple in its visual presentation, drawing inspiration from custom Minecraft maps that feature similar disorienting challenges. Developer Pancake Studios has clearly focused on creating a visually overwhelming experience, with a psychedelic color palette and neon glow that may leave players questioning their ability to finish the trailer.
The game's numerous levels, named after their effects such as Vertigo, Nausea, Peristalsis, and Apocalypse, gradually speed up, seemingly encouraging players to throw up. The game's design is maximalist, with a simple yet potent aesthetic that may appeal to those who enjoy pushing their limits. Sensory Overload also features a ranked mode for those seeking an even greater challenge, as well as a level editor that boasts over 16 million possible combinations of barriers and effects. The game is currently available on Steam.
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