Ican

About

Ican casts you as a gelatinous humanoid with an insatiable sweet tooth and a peculiar superpower. Your hands secrete sticky chewing gum that lets you grapple with lasers slice through hazards and cling to vertical surfaces. The game mashes platforming with problem solving as you navigate treacherous terrain while occasionally pausing to answer math questions to activate teleportation portals. Each level demands quick reflexes and basic arithmetic as you inch closer to the top of increasingly absurd vertical stages filled with rotating blades and candy-coated traps. What sets Ican apart is its deadpan tone and absurd juxtaposition of physical and mental challenges. The art style leans into cartoonish simplicity with vibrant colors that make the gooey protagonist pop against industrial backdrops. While the math puzzles feel tacked on the gum-based movement mechanics are satisfyingly tactile. No major awards or reviews tracked but the game's niche charm and commitment to its bizarre premise stick out in the indie scene.