Absolutely knackered

Solving puzzles while lying down? It’s all in a day’s work for Exhausted Man

Whether we’re feeling overwhelmed by work or bewildered by crises at home or abroad, it’s probably safe to say that many of us can identify with the torpid protagonist in Exhausted Man. Certainly, this curious puzzle game, in which players flex, guide, and corral a flaccid human figure around a series of domestic environments, has captured the attention of such outlets as Kotaku and Rock Paper Shotgun since its announcement in late 2021. “Yes, I think most players and press are interested in Exhausted Man because the theme’s so universal,” agrees developer Gao Ming, founder of Beijing’s Candleman Games. “The reasons for feeling exhausted may vary, but the result is the same. Maybe it’s related to the high competition in modern society, or the explosion of information.” Exhausted Man first emerged…

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