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7th Sector

Even if you have a passing interest in puzzle games, I do think you’d enjoy 7th Sector as it’s different enough to stand out, with an interesting story that will keep you playing through to the end
69%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
grinding, optimization
67% User Score Based on 360 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 6 reviews

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"7th Sector" is a cyberpunk-themed puzzle game set in a mysterious world. Players control multiple characters, each with unique abilities, to solve intricate puzzles and uncover the world's story. With a branching system, the game has 4 different endings, and the soundtrack is by "Nobody's Nail Machine."

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 366 reviews
gameplay30 positive mentions
grinding20 negative mentions
  • Visually stunning with a captivating cyberpunk atmosphere that draws players in.
  • The game features a variety of clever puzzles that challenge players' problem-solving skills.
  • Unique gameplay mechanics that allow players to control different entities, adding depth to the experience.
  • Controls can be frustrating and unintuitive, leading to a steep learning curve.
  • Some puzzles are overly difficult or lack clear guidance, resulting in trial-and-error gameplay.
  • The story is vague and not well communicated, which may leave players feeling disconnected from the narrative.
  • gameplay
    144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its variety and clever puzzles, while others criticize it for being repetitive and frustrating due to unclear mechanics and a lack of guidance on new controls. Players appreciate the unique premise and atmospheric design, but many find the execution lacking, leading to a gameplay experience that can feel tedious and unengaging. Overall, while the game offers innovative elements and a dynamic environment, the inconsistent mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The puzzles are clever and diverse, the level design and mechanics are always changing - in a connected and logical way.”
    • “There is a lot of gameplay variety as you command an electrical spark through exposed wires and machinery, a small RC car, a robot with a heavy mounted gun, a metal ball, a flying head, a human shadow on television, each with their own unique properties.”
    • “The originality of the premise, the variety of gameplay, and the excellent scene design never stopped impressing me.”
    • “Sometimes new mechanics are not explained well enough - or at all - and there is a fair share of trial and error.”
    • “The gameplay is boring; you basically do the same stuff over and over again.”
    • “It looks nice and the world in the background is intriguing, but my enjoyment of the game has constantly been assaulted by the gameplay.”
  • story
    135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "7th Sector" is primarily conveyed through environmental storytelling and visual cues, creating a compelling yet cryptic narrative set in a dystopian cyberpunk world. While some players appreciate the unique approach and atmospheric design, others find the plot vague and the gameplay mechanics frustrating, leading to mixed feelings about the overall immersion and clarity of the story. Despite its artistic merits, the lack of explicit narrative elements may leave some players feeling disconnected from the storyline.

    • “I really enjoyed the story, shifting environment and the way the whole perspective changed.”
    • “This game tells a great story with zero dialogue.”
    • “The atmosphere, game design, and storytelling here is amazing.”
    • “The story was too unclear and the setting only vaguely presented, with a lot of random things affecting your end-game outcome.”
    • “There is no story to follow; 50% of the puzzles are solved faster by brute force than thinking (in some cases I didn't even know why/how I solved them).”
    • “Nice try at the cyberpunk genre, but the game fails to captivate with the story (there is not much of it) and the gameplay itself is not interesting enough.”
  • atmosphere
    100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and visually striking cyberpunk aesthetic, enhanced by a nostalgic electronic soundtrack reminiscent of classics like Blade Runner. Reviewers highlight the successful blend of art design, sound, and storytelling, creating a compelling and moody environment that draws players into its dystopian world. While the atmosphere is often described as top-notch, some players note that the gameplay can detract from the overall experience due to unclear puzzles or pacing issues.

    • “This is a hidden gem; recommended for all fans of moody atmospheric cyberpunk-ish dystopias.”
    • “The atmosphere, art, story, pacing, sound design, and music are all top notch.”
    • “Atmospherically, the game succeeds in representing a grim dystopian city, both visually and sonically.”
    • “It's like the game is trying too hard to create a tense and eerie atmosphere that it forgets where the main actions lie.”
    • “Atmosphere is a straight 10, but if you screw up the gameplay loop by messing up the movement, you failed.”
    • “Although it tells the story almost without words, it draws the player into its dystopian atmosphere, reminiscent of a game inside.”
  • graphics
    81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their impressive quality, unique art style, and atmospheric design, often drawing comparisons to the aesthetics of Blade Runner and Simon Stalenhag's work. Players appreciate the detailed level design and the integration of visuals with sound, which enhances the overall experience, despite some limitations in graphical options. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's immersive cyberpunk world.

    • “The graphics are amazing, the gameplay excellent, the music stunning, but best of all the puzzles!”
    • “The atmosphere and the visuals are top notch (not even with a 'for such a small team' disclaimer).”
    • “I enjoyed this cyberpunk world; the art style, graphics, and sound are great.”
    • “The graphics are sumptuous, the amount of level design is incredible and could justify playing the game if you could get through the weak points.”
    • “Graphical options are limited, though they're not necessary.”
    • “This is a 2D platformer with 3D graphics, so you don't have too much in the way of camera issues and such.”
  • music
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric qualities and ability to enhance immersion, particularly through its ambient electronic soundtrack reminiscent of 80s synthwave and Blade Runner vibes. While some found the music to be effective and fitting for the game's setting, others described it as basic and not particularly memorable. Overall, the sound design, including sound effects, is noted for its high level of detail and contribution to the game's mood and tension.

    • “The atmosphere, art, story, pacing, sound design, and music are all top notch.”
    • “The music maintains a sci-fi theme that reminds me of the early 90s-2000s with its use of synthesizers and electronic instruments.”
    • “It uses the music perfectly during tense situations with slow quiet bass beats, increasing those beats during chase sequences. The sound is also impressive, as it immerses you with the chatter coming across the loudspeaker, the racing of flying cars, gunfire, and the constant humming of all the neon and power in the world.”
    • “Add to that the mostly ambient soundtrack (which is pretty basic, there is almost nothing noteworthy about the music/sound of this game; I'm going to skip that altogether. It works though, but it's not exactly memorable).”
    • “Looks like the kind of game I'd enjoy; however, being forced to listen to in-game music is a deal-breaker for me.”
    • “- mediocre sounds/music”
  • grinding
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews consistently highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is marked by tedious and repetitive puzzles, which can detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the challenge, many find the gameplay increasingly boring and frustrating as it progresses, with a reliance on luck in certain puzzles further compounding the issue. Overall, the game is seen as occasionally enjoyable but often hindered by its tedious elements.

    • “The more you play, the more the game becomes tedious and boring.”
    • “However, the real criticism is how tedious the game feels.”
    • “Some interesting mechanics, but really the vast majority are tired, repetitive 'puzzles' in the most tedious of manners.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with good performance and appealing visuals. However, some users experienced occasional framerate drops in certain areas, suggesting potential optimization issues, particularly related to Unity's engine. Additionally, the game is noted to be not optimized for remote play.

    • “+ performance is good”
    • “+ performance is good”
    • “I only have two technical gripes: first, I did have the occasional area (one was almost a whole level) where the framerate took a hit for no real reason, when neither my GPU nor CPU nor memory were close to maxed out. I've had similar issues with other Unity games, and I believe it may just be a lack of optimization on the part of Unity itself.”
    • “- Not optimized for remote play”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely viewed as forced and unamusing, with players expressing frustration over achievements tied to dying repeatedly and tedious gameplay elements that detract from enjoyment. Instances that could have been humorous, such as navigating obstacles, instead lead to prolonged annoyance rather than laughter. Overall, the comedic elements fail to resonate with players, leaving them feeling more exasperated than entertained.

  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is severely criticized, with many players expressing that frustrating elements diminish their desire to revisit it after completing the main content. Overall, it offers limited replay value beyond achieving certain milestones.

    • “So awful in fact that the game's replay value is crushed; once you finally get past these parts, you'll probably promise yourself you'll never go back to them again!”
    • “Very limited replay value past the achievements.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally stable, providing an engaging atmospheric experience with numerous puzzles and action elements. However, players have reported encountering one or two glitches, but these do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Nice atmospheric futuristic techno world, a lot of puzzles, some action, challenging at times, one or two glitches - overall a good game.”

72%Critics’ scoreBased on 6 critic reviews

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3h Median play time
2h Average play time
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