Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube is an atmospheric first-person puzzle platformer by the developers Liquid Flower where you explore a unique world and solve puzzles using a variety of different cubes you collect as you go through the levels. This game is a “prequel” to the short student project game called Qbeh which you can find on Desura for free.

This game goes far beyond the original. It contains 5 different Worlds, each with 6 Levels to beat. Each world introduces a new mechanic to the gameplay, steadily increasing the difficulty and complexity as you go.

To solve puzzles you need to use the various cubes you find around the levels. The first one you come across is a red cube that can be used to build steps, bridges, etc. These are usually the most common ones you come across. These cubes, and any other cubes, are only allowed to be place on designated yellow areas or on each other.

The next cube you come across is a blue cube, when placed on a special block can activate various things like locked doors, fans, and moving platforms. After that you come across a purple cube which creates a low gravity area around where it’s placed. This allows the player to jump higher or further. The fourth cube you get is a green one that when placed becomes a moving platform.

Each level also has a secondary challenge. In each level there is a hidden secret golden pyramid that you can find. Sometimes you find them by chance just exploring the level, other times you have to think though the best way to get to them.

The atmosphere of this game is actually very nice. The music creates a calming atmosphere though most of the game. The world, while somewhat simple, is beautiful to look at. As you go from world to world, the shades and colors change as well as new environmental touches are added.

So if you are looking for a calming yet challenging game, Qbeh-1 is a good game to try. It encourages you to take your time to explore and solve puzzles, all the while the music sets soothing atmosphere. If you are still unsure whether you will enjoy it I would suggest trying out the short original game available free on Desura. It only contains some of the basic puzzle solving using the red blocks, but it will give you an idea how the “prequel” is.

Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube is available for Windows and Mac on Steam.

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