{
  "id": 14285481,
  "title": "Escher's Dream is a Portal 2 mod inspired by the non-euclidean works of the classic artist that will leave you feeling only a little bit nauseated",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/eschers-dream-is-a-portal-2-mod-inspired-by-the-non-euclidean-works",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T20:29:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/eschers-dream-is-a-portal-2-mod-inspired-by-the-non-euclidian-works-of-the-classic-artist-that-will-leave-you-feeling-only-a-little-bit-nauseated"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "M.C. Escher's artwork has inspired a range of games, but few capture his fascination with non-Euclidean space like the Portal 2 mod titled \"Escher's Dream.\" Created by Jack Phoenix, the mod offers a series of levels that push the boundaries of gravity, leaving players feeling a bit queasy. Unique in its design, the mod features impossible stairs and gravity-shifting gel that allows players to defy the laws of physics. Despite its brevity, spanning just three maps, \"Escher's Dream\" is a captivating experience that leaves players yearning for more.",
  "summary": "You know, given the ubiquity of his work, I'm surprised there aren't more M. C. Escher inspired games in this world There are a few, like Monument Valley , Manifold Garden and Superliminal, amongst a handful of others, you just don't find them all that often in spite of how striking a sense of space is found in Escher's work. Escher's Dream is not, unfortunately, a game of its own, but it is a…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}