Gift

About

Gift is a 3D puzzle-platformer where you control a lanky figure with a gift-shaped head. Your goal is to deliver seven garden gnomes to a version of Snow White who rules over a bizarre kingdom. Each of the seven levels is a satirical take on pop culture and classic stories. You’ll navigate tricky physics puzzles and environmental hazards across surreal settings like a parody of the Titanic and a space-themed nightmare. The controls lean into chaotic fun but lack precision at times. The game’s humor leans heavily into absurdist gags and exaggerated visuals. Developed by EKO Software in 2000 but delayed until 2001, Gift has a cult following among fans of offbeat adventures. The creative team includes comic book artists Régis Loisel and Philippe Ulrich, whose influence is clear in the over-the-top art style. A 2005 animated series expanded the world further. While its rough edges and dated presentation keep it niche, the game’s audacious sense of humor and surreal worldbuilding stand out. PC and PlayStation 2 players with a taste for the unconventional might find it worth a look.