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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
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69%Game Brain Score
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67% User Score Based on 192 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

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7th Sector is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Носков Сергей and was released on March 5, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"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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  • Great visuals and atmosphere that create an immersive experience.
  • Clever and diverse puzzles that challenge players without being overly frustrating.
  • Unique gameplay mechanics that allow players to control different forms, enhancing the variety of the experience.
  • Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • Some puzzles lack clear instructions or hints, making them feel unfair or overly difficult.
  • Certain timed sequences can be punishing, requiring precise timing that may not be enjoyable for all players.
  • gameplay
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the variety of mechanics and puzzles, while others find it frustrating due to unclear instructions and repetitive tasks. The game features innovative elements, such as controlling different forms with unique abilities, but many users report that the lack of guidance on new mechanics leads to confusion and trial-and-error gameplay. Overall, while the visuals and atmosphere are praised, the gameplay experience is often described as tedious and lacking in engagement.

    • “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 variety of gameplay elements and environments really helps to keep this roughly two-and-a-half hour experience fresh and for the most part, enjoyable.”
    • “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.”
    • “The puzzles way too often feel like you solve them completely by accident since sometimes it's pretty unclear what the game actually wants you to do or it even fails to introduce new mechanics to you.”
  • story
    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "7th Sector" is primarily conveyed through environmental storytelling and visual cues, creating a compelling yet cryptic narrative set in a dystopian cyberpunk world. While many players appreciate the atmospheric design and unique approach to storytelling without dialogue, some 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 can leave players feeling disconnected from the storyline.

    • “I really enjoyed the story, shifting environment, and the way the whole perspective changed.”
    • “Without a single line of dialogue or traditional narration, the game tells its story entirely through its environment and visual cues.”
    • “The atmosphere, art, story, pacing, sound design, and music are all top notch.”
    • “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
    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and effective world-building, creating a captivating cyberpunk dystopia. Players appreciate the blend of nostalgic and eerie elements, enhanced by a haunting electronic soundtrack that complements the gameplay. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature, making it highly recommended for fans of atmospheric experiences and puzzle-solving.

    • “The atmosphere, art, story, pacing, sound design, and music are all top notch.”
    • “7th Sector is a visually stunning and deeply atmospheric cyberpunk puzzle-adventure that offers a unique and captivating experience from start to finish.”
    • “The atmosphere is enhanced by a hauntingly beautiful electronic soundtrack that perfectly complements the eerie tone of the game.”
    • “It's like the game is trying too hard to create a tense and eerie atmosphere that it forgets where the main actions lie.”
    • “Although it tells the story almost without words, it draws the player into its dystopian atmosphere, reminiscent of a game inside.”
    • “The atmosphere in the game and the subtle stories being told in the background help make this feel very lived in as you solve the puzzles.”
  • graphics
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, atmospheric design, and impressive level of detail, often compared to the aesthetics of Blade Runner and Simon Stalenhag's work. Players appreciate the polished presentation, including smooth transitions and effective lighting effects, which enhance the overall experience. While some critiques mention limited graphical options and occasional gameplay frustrations, the overall consensus highlights the game's strong artistic direction and immersive environment.

    • “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).”
    • “Technically, the game is polished, with smooth transitions, great lighting effects, and a consistent art style that reinforces the mood.”
    • “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.”
    • “There are some bugs in it but nothing is critical, no problems in graphics.”
  • music
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric and immersive qualities, particularly its ambient electronic soundtrack that evokes a strong sci-fi vibe reminiscent of Blade Runner. While some players found the music to be hauntingly beautiful and well-suited to the game's tone, others described it as basic and not particularly memorable. Overall, the sound design complements the gameplay effectively, enhancing the overall experience despite some criticisms of its lack of standout tracks.

    • “The atmosphere is enhanced by a hauntingly beautiful electronic soundtrack that perfectly complements the eerie tone of the game.”
    • “The music maintains a sci-fi theme that reminds me of the early 90s to 2000s with its use of synthesizers and electronic instruments.”
    • “The in-game music and sound effects work well with the setting and add to the immersion you feel with this game.”
    • “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 the in-game music is a deal-breaker for me.”
    • “- mediocre sounds/music”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many puzzles described as frustrating and overly reliant on luck. While some enjoy the challenge, the majority feel that the experience becomes monotonous and boring over time.

    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally well-optimized and visually appealing, with interesting level designs and puzzles. However, some users experienced occasional framerate drops in certain areas, suggesting potential optimization issues, particularly related to Unity's performance. Overall, while performance is mostly good, there are notable inconsistencies that could affect the experience.

    • “The game is visually appealing and well-optimized.”
    • “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.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a captivating futuristic atmosphere and engaging puzzles, but players have reported occasional glitches. Overall, it maintains a good level of stability despite these minor issues.

    • “The game has a nice atmospheric futuristic techno world, but I encountered one or two glitches that affected my experience.”
    • “While the puzzles and action are engaging, the stability issues really detracted from the overall enjoyment.”
    • “I enjoyed the challenging gameplay, but frequent crashes and glitches made it frustrating to progress.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with players finding certain achievements, like dying 100 times, to be more frustrating than amusing. Additionally, gameplay elements that could have been humorous, such as a level involving a toy car, are marred by tedious mechanics that detract from the overall comedic experience.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is significantly hindered by frustrating sections that deter players from returning, leading to a consensus of very limited replay value beyond completing achievements.

    • “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.”
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7th Sector is a platformer game.

7th Sector is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing 7th Sector.

7th Sector was released on March 5, 2019.

7th Sector was developed by Носков Сергей.

7th Sector has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

7th Sector is a single player game.

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