A Long Way Down
- August 27, 2020
- Seenapsis Studio
- 14h median play time
Get on Steam"A Long Way Down" is a narrative-driven adventure game where you play as a stranded astronaut on a distant planet. With limited resources and a mysterious entity inhabiting the planet, you must navigate the harsh environment and uncover the truth behind your predicament. The game features challenging puzzles, survival elements, and a focus on storytelling.
Reviews
- The game features addictive gameplay with enjoyable progression and character improvement.
- The card battling system is easy to learn and allows for strategic deck building with unique mechanics.
- The art direction and atmosphere are praised, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and UI problems.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with minimal strategic challenge.
- The game is criticized for its short length and lack of content, leaving players wanting more after a brief playthrough.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of various mechanics, including RPG elements, dungeon crawling, and deck building, which some players find innovative and enjoyable. However, there are criticisms regarding clunky party mechanics, disruptive text-box interruptions, and a lack of strategic depth despite the interesting concepts. Overall, while the game shows potential and offers a fun experience, it may require further refinement to fully realize its ideas.
“Interesting new game mechanics, building a dungeon against your enemy.”
“Its a very fun and fresh mechanic.”
“Great mix between several good gameplay ideas, I recommend!”
“There are a lot of mechanics and math, but minimal resulting strategy.”
“The party mechanic is really clunky.”
“Non-contextual text-box banter interrupts gameplay at random intervals, forcing you to click through it.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with players enjoying its engaging elements, but some missions feel arbitrary and disconnected from the narrative. Additionally, technical issues, such as bugs preventing progression, have been noted, particularly in early access. Overall, while the story is strong, its integration with gameplay could be improved.
“The story and the gameplay is fun.”
“Story is great.”
“The missions often seem arbitrary (something you would do anyways) and the whole system is an ill fit for this kind of game.”
“The issue I have is that the mission 'Protect the Marcus' doesn't have Marcus, so I cannot progress in the game further due to some kind of weird bug. Yet it is early access, so I guess it is okay.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely reported to be extremely buggy, with numerous critical and non-critical glitches affecting gameplay. While some users note that certain issues are not overly problematic, the overall consensus highlights significant stability concerns.
“Extremely buggy.”
“It's still a buggy mess.”
“Really buggy.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as cartoonish, which some players find initially bland but ultimately enjoyable as they become accustomed to the style, adding a fun element to the game.
“The cartoonish graphics, once you get used to them, add a fun element to the game.”
“The graphics are cartoonish and the dialogues are bland.”
“The visuals lack detail and feel outdated.”
“The art style is unappealing and fails to immerse the player.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its uniqueness and engaging background elements, contributing to an overall neat and immersive experience.
“The atmosphere is pretty neat, and the background elements for the character are cool.”
“The atmosphere of this game is unique.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while there are some balance issues and problems with grinding, the overall experience of the game makes it a worthwhile purchase.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive and not rewarding enough.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its excellent art direction and captivating soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
“The art direction and soundtrack are absolutely fantastic.”
“The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is a masterpiece that enhances the overall experience.”
