Total Reload is an adventure game. It is an innovative first-person game that lets you reset and restart the universe after a major disaster. In this game, you play as HAWKING, a silent Artificial Intelligence responsible for activating a massive and complex mechanism designed to reboot everything. The game is all about solving puzzles and navigating through various technical devices to achieve the ultimate goal: total reload.

In Total Reload, you'll explore a vast world filled with different locations connected by Quantum Transporters, which allow you to move quickly between them. 

Think with wires

In Total Reload, each location has unique energy sources that you need to connect into a single network. Sometimes these energy sources are in hard-to-reach places, and you’ll have to use wires to temporarily power objects like moving platforms and doors to get there. The game challenges you to think creatively about how to use wires and power to solve puzzles and access new areas. 

You need to figure out how to connect all the pieces of a big, complicated machine. The story is presented in an unusual way. You control HAWKING’s body, but its mind works independently, communicating with you through text comments on the screen. These comments, along with drawings on the walls, help you understand the plot, which deals with themes of loneliness and the search for ultimate knowledge. 

The narrative also includes references to popular culture, such as the music of the band Muse and the writings of author Robert Heinlein. However, the game’s complexity and unique mechanics can be challenging for new or casual gamers. The focus on puzzle-solving and strategy over action might not satisfy players looking for combat or fast-paced gameplay. It lacks traditional gaming elements such as combat or exploration-based rewards.

From isolation to insight

The overall gameplay experience of Total Reload is both intellectually stimulating and creatively engaging. As a player, you step into the role of HAWKING, an AI with the task of rebooting the universe through a series of intricate puzzles and technical challenges. You’ll navigate a sprawling mechanism filled with various locations connected by Quantum Transporters, which allow for quick movement between areas.