Billed as a dexterity adventure , Manual Samuel is the work of Norwegian studio Perfectly Paranormal and is a lighthearted take on the survival genre. If you spotted it at the PC Gamer Weekender earlier this year, you ll already know it s a game that explores the life of privileged protagonist Samuel in the aftermath of being knocked down by a septic tank truck. He then must operate his body manually via your explicit direction in slapstick scenarios that echo the likes of Surgeon Simulator and Octodad. Manual Samuel now has a release date too: October 14.
Samuel s manual affliction paves the way for some truly hysterical moments, says creator Ozan Dr sdal. From taking a leak to driving a car, the game makes a marvel of the mundane. And as the game progresses, Samuel s adventures become even more surreal, making this one of the most spectacularly silly games in a long, long time.
Best played with a gamepad, Samuel s movements are assigned by the left and right sticks, however actions such blinking and breathing also need to be taken into consideration. Here s some of that in practice:
I ve as yet not had the chance to try it, however I do like the fact that Manuel Samuel doesn t take itself too seriously, and its cartoon aesthetic looks lovely.
Manuel Samuel is due October 14 via Steam.