The Daedalus Encounter

Point-and-click puzzle game where you play as Casey, a space marine reduced to a brain in a life-support canister after a near-fatal accident. You're stuck aboard a derelict alien station during an interstellar conflict, communicating through a limited interface while two surviving crew members—one played by Tia Carrere—carry out physical tasks based on your guidance. Progression hinges on environmental puzzles: you examine rooms via your mobile pod's sensors, identify threats or mechanisms, then direct your teammates to flip switches, avoid hazards, or piece together alien tech. The setup creates asymmetric problem-solving—you see the big picture but can't act directly. Full-motion video cutscenes advance the plot between puzzle sequences. Works for players comfortable with '90s FMV adventure pacing and logic-chain puzzles where observation matters more than reflexes.