KEY POINTS

  • "Maquette" is a new puzzle game released on PC, PS4 and PS5
  • The game is the first title developed by Graceful Decay
  • "Maquette" features recursive puzzle solving and an emotional love story

“Maquette” is an emotional and puzzle-filled journey that players can enjoy. Graceful Decay’s new game recently released for PC, PS4 and PS5, with PlayStation Plus subscribers having the added benefit of getting the title for free.

“Maquette’s” many obstacles are all cleverly crafted, and the gripping story behind the game’s main characters is masterfully told. For those who want to focus on the latter, here’s a short, spoiler-free guide to the puzzles in the first two chapters.

The Gardens

The first chapter of “Maquette” is all about exploring and opening doors. The first red door can be opened by interacting with the lever to its side. The next two are opened using one key that players can find on the right side of the area.

The Maquette

Enter the large castle and approach the large dome in the middle. Players will find a small replica of the area they are in at the center of the dome. Move the small red cube on the replica to clear the way in actual space. Move through the passage and drop down into the hole.

Maquette is a first-person puzzler that lets players manipulate space by using recursive objects on dioramas
Maquette is a first-person puzzler that lets players manipulate space by using recursive objects on dioramas. Graceful Decay & Annapurna Interactive

At the end of the passage, there will be an elevator, a lever and a bridge replica. Interact with the bridge then use the lever to head back up.

Return to the dome and place the bridge replica on the area with the gap. Cross the bridge, head to the rooftop then grab the golden ticket.

Head back to ground level and drop the golden ticket somewhere outside the dome. Go back to the diorama of the area and pick up the smaller version of the ticket from there. Next, head to the fairground.

There is a stone path that leads to a dead end on the fair. Return to the replica in the dome and pull a lever by the dead end’s location to open a new area; head back to this area to find a key.

The key is used to open the other locked door near the dome. After the door is opened, place the key inside the diorama to bridge the gap in the walkway beyond the previously-locked door. Cross the bridge and a scene will play.

Next, head back to dome and take the key. Place the key outside the dome and pick it up on the replica. Use the key to open the door on the floating purple house in the replica. Proceed through the door in real-space to finish the level.

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