Agence
- September 28, 2020
- National Film Board of Canada
Agence places the fate of artificially intelligent creatures in your hands. Will you help to maintain their peaceful existence, or throw them into a state of chaos? A dynamic film that merges cinematic storytelling, artificial intelligence, and user interactivity, Agence is never the same twice.
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
story3 negative mentions
- The game offers an interesting concept that provokes thoughts about the infinite universe and existence.
- Some players found it to be a fun and unique experience, especially for those with an interest in AI and VR.
- The visuals are described as beautifully realized, creating an engaging micro-cosmos.
- The mechanics are opaque and the gameplay lacks depth, leading to a feeling of superficial interaction.
- Many players felt the game is more of a tech demo than a complete product, with minimal content and poor controls.
- There is a lack of onboarding and guidance, leaving players confused about what to do and diminishing overall enjoyment.
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The storytelling in the game is widely criticized for being ineffective and lacking coherence, leading to a brief and unsatisfying narrative experience. Players are frustrated by the excessive branding and poorly executed introductions that detract from the overall story.
“Storytelling is miserably ineffectual.”
“The story ends after a short while, with no rhyme or reason.”
“The one thing the makers insist on, arts-wise, is to force you to watch their 74 company logos, then the poorly voiced intro to their non-story.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay mechanics are criticized for being unclear and difficult to understand, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
“The mechanics are very opaque.”
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