1000x times, yes! The best recent example I know of that knocks this idea out of the ballpark is Manifold Garden, which even without the puzzle part of the gam

1000x times, yes! The best recent example I know of that knocks this idea out of the ballpark is Manifold Garden, which even without the puzzle part of the game, would on its own would be art. It uses non-euclidean space, where you can change the gravity 90 degrees when close to a wall, which can be done just about anywhere. It was originally named "Relativity" based on the art piece and it shows. The puzzles are great/challenging and the explorative world just perfectly rides that fine point between chaotic and beautiful without feeling too lost. And when you're lost, you're constantly surrounded by beauty. Have a look at their promo: https://youtube.com/watch?v=vLt4ZXcDdIQ https://youtube.com/watch?v=vLt4ZXcDdIQ