ALAN-13 Reformation
- May 11, 2022
- Viktor Kovács
Get on SteamIn "ALAN-13 Reformation," players navigate the terraformation of Venus in 2177, after solar flares decimate the electrical infrastructure. Tasked with repairing an autonomous robot named ALAN-1
Reviews
- Charming and challenging gameplay that effectively introduces programming concepts.
- Great design and music, with a clean interface that enhances the puzzle-solving experience.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on improving the game.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and visual glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
- User interface issues, such as slow navigation and clunky interactions, hinder the overall experience.
- Lack of clear explanations for game mechanics and hazards leads to frustration, especially in later levels.
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and appeal, complementing the overall experience with a clean design and engaging puzzles.
“It is a great concept, clean design, cool music!”
“Great music and great puzzles.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game has appealing graphics, players have reported numerous visual bugs and issues with logical elements that detract from the overall experience.
“I like the game, but in its current state, there are too many bugs with visuals and logic elements.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users note that while there are some visual glitches present, they do not significantly impact gameplay and are manageable during debugging.
“The visual glitches aren't really a deal breaker for me, just something you should be aware of when trying to debug by watching the robot.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Gameplay features an initial tutorial phase that effectively introduces players to the mechanics, but as the game progresses, it increases in difficulty, requiring thoughtful problem-solving and strategy.
“At first, there are tutorials to help you understand the game mechanics, but it gets progressively harder, requiring you to take time to think about the solutions.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward that keeps you coming back for more.”
“I love how the game encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving, making each level feel rewarding once you figure it out.”
“The gameplay starts off with tutorials to help you understand the mechanics, but it quickly becomes challenging, requiring significant time and thought to find solutions.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute even the simplest actions.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay, leading to a lot of unexpected crashes and glitches.”
