Flux offers a unique blend of interactive fiction and fast-paced mini-games, all wrapped in a compelling cyberpunk narrative. Players step into the shoes of a courier navigating the neon-drenched streets and skies of a sprawling metropolis.

The core gameplay loop involves switching between relaxed narrative segments and intense, twitch-based challenges. These mini-games range from typing tests and hack-n-slash action to organizational puzzles and fidget-style activities, all designed to test your speed, precision, and reflexes.

Success in these varied challenges rewards players with in-game credits, which can then be used to unlock a variety of cosmetic items, allowing for personalization of the experience. The game's structure is built around alternating between these chill and high-octane modes, ensuring that players can find a rhythm that suits their mood.

The narrative follows a long-distance relationship between the player character, a courier named Wanderer, and their partner, Mulberry. Their lives are synchronized by opposite work shifts, exchanging messages as one wakes and the other retires, painting a picture of connection amidst the urban sprawl.

Overview

Flux is an indie RPG and adventure game developed and published by Mars Ashton. It was released on May 24, 2019, and features multiplayer support. The game presents a dual experience, combining narrative-driven interactive fiction with a diverse set of mini-games that demand quick reflexes and strategic thinking. Players earn in-game currency through these challenges to acquire cosmetic items.

Highlights

  • Features a unique mix of interactive fiction and varied mini-games, including typing, hack-n-slash, and organizational challenges.
  • Players can earn in-game credits to unlock cosmetic items, allowing for personalized gameplay.
  • Designed with alternating 'chill' and 'twitch-based' game modes to cater to different player preferences.

Who It's For

Flux is ideal for players who enjoy casual indie games with a narrative focus, but also appreciate the thrill of quick-reflex challenges. Fans of cyberpunk settings and those looking for a game that offers both relaxed storytelling and engaging mini-game action will find a lot to like here. Its multiplayer capability also makes it suitable for friends looking for a shared experience.

Game Info

  • Developer: Mars Ashton
  • Publisher: Mars Ashton
  • Release Date: May 24, 2019
  • Genre: RPG, Indie, Casual, Action, Adventure
  • Features: Multi-player, Family Sharing