Powers in the Basement

Powers in the Basement is a 5–6 hour point-and-click adventure about Will Phail, a lazy, spoiled and phlegmatic fifteen-year-old who considers himself useless. He searches for his favorite T-shirt so he can meet his friends and defend his already compromised reputation, eventually venturing into a frightening basement where powers beyond understanding wait to be awakened.

A surreal adventure

The game takes place in a pseudo-fantasy world where medieval fairy-tale elements mix with modern details, anachronisms and absurd references to nerd pop culture. Its humor is clean and intended to be suitable for children. Along the way, Will must dodge lazy grandparents, mischievous rats and carnivorous plants.

Point-and-click puzzles

You explore and solve challenging puzzles in an adventure deliberately reminiscent of classic point-and-click games from the 1980s and 1990s, with a particular nod to LucasArts. The puzzles are designed to challenge puzzle fans while remaining fair and enjoyable for casual players. A nine-verb interface gives you control over Will’s actions.

Presentation

The game features 3D graphics described as “Dimple, Dlat, and Dapproximate,” MT-32 music and 22KHz sound effects.