Cranium Conundrum

[h1] Future note to yourself: Remove it immidiately! [/h1]

Couldn't even start the game at all. Just kept freezing as the click to start on the main menu. Also the fact this game is almost 10 years old and still in early access already says a lot.

Cranium Conundrum, developed by Falling Star Games and published by Sometimes You, is a physics-based puzzle platformer that centers as much on player creativity as it does on traditional gameplay progression. Released into Early Access in 2016, the game positions itself as both a platforming experience and a sandbox for constructing custom “dream worlds” using an integrated level editor. Its ambition lies in blending physics experimentation, community content creation, and light multiplayer elements into a cohesive creative playground. At its foundation, Cranium Conundrum is a physics-driven platformer. Players guide customizable characters through stages filled with moving platforms, levers, gravity shifts, and interactive objects. The puzzles rely heavily on real-time physics interactions—objects react to weight, momentum, and triggers—requiring players to manipulate the environment rather than simply execute precise jumps. Early levels showcase the potential of these mechanics, encouraging experimentation with switches, blocks, and environmental hazards to reach goals. When systems behave as intended, the interactions can feel satisfying and inventive. A central feature of th…

Game with the biggest potential absolutely wasted

Broken, seemingly abandoned and clearly overpriced.

I am 32 years old. My ex-wife and I have a daughter together, and we adopted our son together. Both are now 4 years old. When we were going through our separation, I felt lost and unhappy. I was self-destructive. One day, I was so angry with everything spiraling out of control that I punched a concrete wall in a moment of overwhelming emotion. This resulted in breaking my fifth metacarpal in my right hand—the hand I worked with, played games with, and used to carry my children to bed—the hand I desperately needed to ensure I could continue providing. Upon learning the severity of the self-inflicted damage, I became almost suicidal. Keep in mind that just a few months before this, I was the happiest man, with no history of depression or anxiety. I had never experienced anger outbursts, nor was I the type to break down and cry, but I was in a tough situation that truly prevented me from seeing the light on the other side. With nothing better to do, I looked for a game I could play WITH ONE HAND while recovering. Somehow, I stumbled upon this game and read some of the comments. I decided it was worth a try... I must admit I didn't beat the game, nor did I play as much as some of y…