Symploké: La Leyenda de Gustavo Bueno

SymplokÃ©: La Leyenda de Gustavo Bueno is a Spanish adventure game inspired by the philosopher Gustavo Bueno and his philosophical ideas, combining humor, exploration and traditional point-and-click mechanics. Players interact with characters, examine environments, collect information and solve puzzles while following an unusual narrative that mixes cultural references with videogame absurdity. Its subject matter makes it quite different from the typical adventure game, replacing conventional fantasy heroes with a story rooted in Spanish philosophy and satire. The game does not require a philosophy degree to be enjoyed, although knowing a little about its references can certainly make some of its jokes more rewarding. SymplokÃ© is a wonderfully eccentric example of independent adventure-game design, proving that even serious philosophical concepts can become the raw material for puzzles, jokes and a surprisingly unconventional videogame.

“Put in the mixer "The secret of Monkey Island" and the daily life of a mad Spanish University. There you are, as Benito Retamosa, such a lazy, cheeky student, more interested in partying than in reading Aristotle. On your adventures through College, you will have to meet Mr. Gustavo Bueno, an ancient master of Philosophy you will need to overcome your mission.” - Videojuegos Fermín