Experience Emotions in PHi: A 3D Puzzle Platformer's Journey

Gaming Staff • March 4, 2025

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PHi: The Broken Strings is an upcoming 3D puzzle platformer game developed and published by Kyrel Games, set to release in Q4 2026 for PC, PS5, and Nintendo platforms. The game takes players on an emotional journey through a mysterious puppet world as the character "PHi". Players will solve puzzles and uncover a deeply moving story, experiencing a range of emotions such as sorrow, anxiety, hope, and resilience.

Each level in PHi is designed to evoke a distinct emotional vibe, with handcrafted environments that reflect the struggles of the heart. The game's story is inspired by real-life emotions and experiences, and the world is built on metaphors and imagination. PHi is currently in the prototype stage and Kyrel Games is seeking support to bring the full vision to life.

The game has been compared to Limbo and features puzzles that require not just logic, but an understanding of emotions. The Kickstarter trailer for PHi was released in January 2025, and the game's Kickstarter page can be found at . PHi is not just a game, but an exploration of the emotions that make us human.

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