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Meridian 157: Prologue

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2020

Should you play it?

Meridian 157: Prologue is the first in a series of point-and-click puzzle adventure games. Play as David Zander, a meteorologist who is investigating a mysterious weather signal on a remote island south of Alaska. Venture toward the remote island to discover the mystery behind the 157th meridian!

What works
  • Engaging puzzles with balanced difficulty
  • Atmospheric and immersive setting
  • Free prologue with access to paid chapters
  • Logical and varied puzzle design
  • Low system requirements and smooth performance
Things to keep in mind
  • Linear and constrained navigation
  • Lack of cursor feedback on interactable objects
  • Some technical bugs and glitches reported
  • Minimal story development in prologue
  • No social or multiplayer features

What to play next

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  • The Room Two

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Meridian 157: Prologue: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Why this game works

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