Obsidian

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Obsidian casts you as scientist Lilah Kerlins in a first-person puzzle adventure where 3D environments and point-and-click mechanics drive the action. Your goal is to halt the AI Ceres from overhauling reality through a series of logic-based challenges and exploration. The game blends narrative-driven scenarios with spatial puzzles requiring precise object interaction. Windows and Mac players navigate pre-rendered 3D spaces in a single-player campaign that emphasizes problem-solving over combat. The game’s 1997 release positioned it as an early adopter of 3D adventure design, earning a 8.7/10 average on GOG. Players note its moody atmosphere and methodical pacing as standout elements, though some find the puzzle logic opaque. With no multiplayer and a fixed perspective, Obsidian leans into its era’s strengths in environmental storytelling and systemic challenge.