0°N 0°W
- March 1, 2018
- colorfiction
- 2h median play time
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Reviews
- Visually stunning and trippy environments that create a unique and immersive experience.
- Offers a relaxing exploration of surreal landscapes, perfect for those who enjoy walking simulators.
- The game serves as a therapeutic escape, allowing players to get lost in its vibrant and abstract worlds.
- Lacks clear objectives or meaningful interaction, which may leave some players feeling aimless and bored.
- The chaotic visuals can be overwhelming and may cause discomfort or headaches for sensitive players.
- Some environments feel repetitive and lack depth, leading to a diminished sense of exploration over time.
- graphics29 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a polarizing aspect, with many praising the unique and psychedelic visuals that create a captivating atmosphere, while others find the chaotic and busy art style overwhelming and lacking coherence. The aesthetic choices, ranging from beautiful to harsh, can evoke strong reactions, making the experience highly subjective and dependent on personal taste. Overall, the visuals are described as both stimulating and occasionally frustrating, appealing primarily to those who appreciate artistic exploration in gaming.
“The combination of visuals (color, shapes, brightness), along with sound and the ability to go over certain objects is a mesmerizing experience.”
“It's visually stunning and is definitely an aesthetic I can appreciate.”
“The visuals and sound are surreal and the atmosphere produced is quite unique and pleasant.”
“The scrambled graphics quickly become annoying.”
“This game has no narrative and its visuals are cheap and mediocre.”
“There is no conception or aesthetics, just visual noise.”
- music25 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the immersive experience, with a diverse soundtrack that complements the vibrant and abstract visuals. Players find the combination of calming and intense musical elements creates a relaxing atmosphere, making it ideal for exploration and casual play. While some may not consider the sound to be traditional music, the overall sound design and variety across different environments contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“Just wander around, enjoy the scenery, some music to accompany it, bright and intense here, calm and mellow there.”
“The graphics and music complement each other really nicely, and I appreciate it.”
“Just some beautiful and cool looking landscapes to explore while nice music plays in the background, a very relaxing experience.”
“I'm not sure that I would call what this game sounds like 'music', but that's only by the reckoning of weak human ears.”
“The best way I can put it is 'you wander around various weird places to strange music, and occasionally leave or find doors.' It's basically a walking simulator with a large amount of places to walk.”
“I also think that if you aren't entirely in love with the concept and gameplay, the wide variety of music in each level definitely makes up for that.”
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting a lack of plot, characters, or meaningful narrative elements. Players feel that the experience quickly becomes stale due to the disconnection between levels and the absence of a cohesive storyline, leaving them to explore without any sense of purpose or progression. Overall, the game is described as an artistic exploration devoid of any storytelling elements.
“No plot is given; you'll have to make your own.”
“Not being good at handling visual overload probably doesn't help either... so, with that bit sort of failing for me, I tried to fall back on other things like story or a sense of purpose, but there's none of that to be had, except a few sprouts here and there, which could have bloomed into something interesting, but never did.”
“It isn't the lack of challenge by any means; I love a good walking simulator, but those are often story-focused.”
“With nothing to connect the different levels in terms of a story or sense of progression, it quickly becomes stale.”
“Inventive but lacks a plot or any meaningful interaction with the environment.”
“No story, nothing interesting in 30 minutes.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking in depth and mechanics, leading to a quick sense of boredom. While the game features creative and varied levels, it is often described as more of a trippy experience than a robust gameplay experience, particularly for those seeking mechanical complexity or puzzles. Additionally, the controls are noted to be better suited for a controller, enhancing the overall experience for some players.
“This game is honestly best on controller due to the way the sprinting and jumping mechanics work.”
“It's got incomparably more creative and varied levels and has gameplay too.”
“The gameplay of 0n0w is suitably compared to LSD Dream Emulator.”
“I feel you get what you pay for on this one; a few quid or bucks, half an hour of seeing some cool biomes but it could be a lot trippier. It could have a lot more mechanics and direction, which could have kept me playing instead of being bored very quickly, even when extremely high.”
“Looked good on screenshots, but there is no gameplay and all 'trippy' experience is poorly made.”
“For people interested in mechanical depth or puzzles, this may not be for you.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is richly immersive, featuring a combination of stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack that creates a surreal and unique experience. Players are drawn into a thick, psychedelic environment that encourages exploration and a sense of wonder, although some note a lack of replay value compared to similar titles. Overall, the atmosphere is described as satisfying and pleasant, making it a memorable journey through dreamlike worlds.
“Audio, visuals, atmosphere - it has it all and more.”
“Thick atmosphere, beautiful soundtrack, crazy, dense psychedelic visuals; it's a hell of a ride even if it sort of lacks the replay value that a game like Proteus has.”
“The visuals and sound are surreal, and the atmosphere produced is quite unique and pleasant.”
“You simply wander around dozens upon dozens of environments, walking, running, and jumping while soaking up the atmosphere and searching for a door or a way to transition to the next dreamlike world.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the VR version is notably problematic, with users reporting significant bugs and glitches that detract from the experience, particularly on the Index. While the non-VR version is more stable, the overall lack of levels and persistent issues in the VR mode lead to frustration and a sense of monotony.
“The VR version is a little buggy and there aren't as many levels as I would like.”
“I bought it for VR; unfortunately, it's super buggy and hard to work on the Index, but I kept it for the non-VR version.”
“Sure, the color palette is consistently pretty, but there's only so many buggy settings that you can wander around before boredom seeps in.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report experiencing deep emotional responses while engaging with the game, often moved to tears by its stunning environments and nostalgic elements. The combination of evocative music and immersive settings enhances feelings of longing and introspection, creating a profound sense of connection to the game's world.
“I cried three separate times, partially because both times I played it were very late, and partially because these environments are so gorgeous and nostalgic.”
“Putting on 'How to Disappear Completely' when I was in an urban area really made me feel like a ghost just floating around where everything was and will never be aware of my existence.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers a captivating experience with its rich atmosphere, stunning soundtrack, and intense visuals, but it falls short in terms of replayability, lacking the depth found in more replayable titles like Proteus.
“There is not much replayability.”
“It has a thick atmosphere, beautiful soundtrack, and crazy, dense psychedelic visuals, but it sort of lacks the replay value that a game like Proteus has.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for severe stuttering issues, which many players find unbearable and detrimental to the overall experience.
“The stuttering is bad to the point of being unbearable.”
“The game frequently drops frames, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag, which ruins the overall experience.”
