Blending platforming and puzzle-solving, abstract art and science, A Tale of Synapse: The Chaos Theories is a video game developed by Souris-Lab and published by Tesura Games. Available on Steam and the Nintendo eShop, it immerses you in a universe governed by the rules of mathematical logic. Aimed particularly at middle and high school students, yet with no intention of "teaching a maths lesson," the game is much more like a puzzle book than a serious game (educational game). It unfolds across four worlds with a range of visual and geometric influences, exploring mathematical concepts from arithmetic and solid geometry to vectors, probability and matrices…
The game makes no secret of its mathematics, but everything is designed to ensure that you never get stuck: puzzles can be solved in several ways, while the game's standout feature, the "white dimension," translates visual blocks into functions and equations that provide valuable clues. Mathematics is not an obstacle but the key to understanding these dreamlike worlds. As for those who think they can figure everything out, they will be surprised by gameplay mechanics that are sometimes elaborate and intricate—and may find the going tougher than expected!
