Alice in CyberCity

About

This is a demo-like student artwork, of a three-dimensional, story driven sci-fi fantasy. A free-to-roam, what-if art project made by Ahlman Institute Game Technology and Visual Game Design students, that is set in a time when humanity is scarce.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game presents an interesting concept about humans becoming obsolete in a cybernetic world, showcasing potential for a deeper narrative.
The atmosphere and design of the city are engaging, with unique hand-drawn dialogue screens that add a creative touch.
Despite its flaws, the game shows promise as a student project and has the potential to develop into something more substantial with further polish.

The story is very short and underwhelming, lacking depth and coherence, which leaves players wanting more.
Gameplay is plagued by technical issues, including poor mouse sensitivity, unoptimized graphics, and audio problems that detract from the experience.
Overall, the game feels incomplete and lacks essential features, making it difficult to recommend in its current state.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics in the game are generally considered underwhelming, with many reviewers noting a lack of graphical options and inconsistent quality, often resembling a "demo-like" or "asset flip" appearance. While some appreciate the artistic style and lighting, the overall execution is marred by poor resolution, pixelation, and bugs, detracting from the experience. Despite its experimental feel, the visuals fail to impress, leaving players wanting more in terms of quality and polish.
- “Plenty of cool pictures and artwork to look at.”
- “It is rather short and while the graphics are what they are, I enjoy the feel of this game.”
- “Overall the graphical quality is underwhelming, albeit the lighting is fine which may sway certain players one way or the other.”
- “Graphical quality is poor and looks like a direct asset flip even if it isn't; that's how poor the game looks.”
- “With some visuals with slightly higher resolutions and some completely pixelated, this game truly is inconsistent in all fields.”
- “Overall the graphical quality is underwhelming, albeit the lighting is fine, which may sway certain players one way or the other.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The story is criticized for being overly simplistic and short, revolving around a clichéd theme of rebellion in a corrupt cyber city. While some players appreciate the intriguing concepts presented, many find the execution lacking, with underwhelming writing and technical issues detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative feels rushed and fails to leave a lasting impact.
- “Story was short but amazing; can't wait for Alice in Cybercity 2.”
- “You only get the barest openings of the storyline, and while the writing tries a bit too hard to be edgy in spots, there are some neat concepts and ideas presented.”
- “But I wish the story wasn't just 'oh I'm mad and drunk - bang shoot a cop bot and oh revolution started, end game.'”
- “The game tries to tell a story about a corrupt cyborg-filled cyber city within about 10 minutes of gameplay (you can guess how that goes) and accompanies it with poor, buggy graphics and glitchy, ear-piercing audio.”
- “The story is easy to understand, but the game is so short that it doesn't even matter.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's music features a mix of enjoyable tracks and some that are humorously bad, contributing to a varied experience. However, many players have noted that the music volume is excessively loud, prompting a recommendation to adjust it before playing for a better experience.
- “I like the variety of music; the volume was just right.”
- “There is music so bad it's good.”
- “Music volume is an apparent problem, as many players have mentioned that the volume is far too loud. Make sure to turn down the music before playing.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is criticized for being extremely short, lasting only about 10 minutes, and is marred by poor graphics and glitchy audio. Players feel that the experience is lacking depth and quality, especially given the game's premise of exploring a corrupt cyber city. Overall, the gameplay fails to meet expectations, even for a free title.
- “The game tries to tell a story about a corrupt cyborg-filled cyber city within about 10 minutes of gameplay, and it accompanies this with engaging mechanics that keep you on your toes.”
- “For a price of 'free', you wouldn't expect much, but the gameplay offers a surprising depth that keeps you invested despite its limitations.”
- “The game tries to tell a story about a corrupt cyborg-filled cyber city within about 10 minutes of gameplay (you can guess how that goes) and accompanies it with poor, buggy graphics and glitchy, ear-piercing audio.”
- “For a price of 'free', you wouldn't expect much, but you sure as hell should expect more than 10 minutes of lousy gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its engaging and immersive quality, with players enjoying the exploration of detailed environments that enhance the overall experience.
- “There's a cool atmosphere going on, and walking around the environments and looking at the various details was pretty fun.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is criticized for being very basic, featuring a dark interface with poorly designed text that lacks outlines or backgrounds, making it difficult to read. Overall, users find the visual presentation unrefined and lacking in polish.
- “The text is very short and unoptimized, making it hard to read. The basic font is dark and lacks an outline or background, which further complicates visibility.”
- “The optimization is lacking; the interface feels cramped and the text is difficult to decipher due to poor contrast.”
- “Overall, the game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly with its text display, which is both minimal and hard to read.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for its poor performance, featuring buggy graphics and glitchy audio that detract from the overall experience. Players report significant technical issues that hinder gameplay, making it difficult to engage with the story.
- “The game tries to tell a story about a corrupt cyborg-filled cyber city within about 10 minutes of gameplay (you can guess how that goes) and accompanies it with poor, buggy graphics and glitchy, ear-piercing audio.”