description Cloud Overview
Cloud is a puzzle video game created by USC Interactive Media Program students in 2005. Developed with a $20,000 grant from the USC Game Innovation Lab, it was initially released as a free download for Windows. The game garnered significant online interest, receiving six million visits and over 600,000 downloads by 2006.
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info Cloud Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2005 |
help Cloud FAQ
What is Cloud, the 2005 video game, about?
Cloud is an atmospheric puzzle game in which a hospitalized child imagines flying through clouds and shaping weather. Its focus is exploration, calm movement, and visual storytelling rather than combat.
Who created Cloud?
Cloud was created by students in the University of Southern California's Interactive Media Program. The project was supported by a $20,000 grant from the USC Game Innovation Lab.
Was Cloud free to download?
Yes, Cloud was originally released as a free Windows download. Its unusual presentation helped it spread widely online, with contemporary reports commonly citing around six million downloads or visits.
Does Cloud play like a normal puzzle game?
It uses light puzzle mechanics based on collecting and arranging clouds, but it is closer to an experimental art game than a traditional score-driven puzzler. There are no conventional enemies or weapons, and the experience is designed around mood and discovery.
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