Subject 13 players take on the role of Franklin Fargo, a quiet and depressed physics professor, living a sad life after the tragic loss of his fiancée. His life changes dramatically when he wakes up in an abandoned, state-of-the-art science facility. He has no memory of how he got there, his only connection to reality being a mysterious, disembodied voice that simply addresses him as Subject 13.

To escape, Franklin must navigate a completely peaceful world filled with hidden hideouts, complex technology, and strange phenomena tied to a mysterious energy source known as Tau energy. The story is told through your presence; by gathering hidden audio tapes called “confessions,” you slowly piece together a massive puzzle involving altered realities, scientific procedures, and Franklin’s forgotten timeline.

Key Features:

• Science Fiction Adventure: Immerse yourself in a mature mystery where the characters around you tell the story. Each room has clues, letters, and solutions that explain why you are trying.
• Two Interactive Perspectives: The gameplay constantly switches between a traditional point-of-view for exploring the environment and a first-person perspective as you zoom in to analyze, rotate, and interact with complex scenarios.
• Various Test Puzzles: From the mechanical use of materials, item design, and sliding puzzles to advanced mathematical locks, the game has a variety of puzzles designed to test your logical thinking.
• New Body: A simple 3D camera allows you to zoom in, out, and examine inventory items from all angles to find hidden buttons, switches, or parts critical to progress.
• Atmospheric Audio Design: Featuring sound staff and a strange and shifting soundtrack that perfectly captures the remoteness of the laboratory and the eerie silence of the underworld.

Conclusion:

Subject 13 is a true and unapologetic throwback to the golden age of point-and-click titles. The game doesn’t offer the most detailed instructions, forcing you to rely entirely on your observational skills, intuition, and curiosity to succeed. While the puzzles can be quite challenging, the thrill of uncovering the deep mysteries of the factory makes it an enjoyable adventure for true puzzle enthusiasts. If you’re ready to join Franklin Fargo and be more than the voice behind the experiments, picking up a copy of Reason 13 is the perfect way to exercise your critical thinking skills.