Alone K.W.
- February 29, 2016
- TeamWaterFly
Get on Steam"Alone K.W." is a puzzle-based game with a unique storyline unfolded through notes and letters. Players control Dr. Kevin White, stranded on an isolated island after a shipwreck. The game features simple gameplay, scary monsters, and atmospheric music. As you explore, manage your flashlight battery and utilize electricity boards to navigate through the darkness. Solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of the island.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique storyline that can be understood through letters and notes left by other characters.
- The atmosphere and sound effects are well-crafted, contributing to a spooky experience.
- Some players found the game to be a source of unexpected joy and hope during difficult times.
- The game is poorly optimized, with long load times and frequent crashes, making it nearly unplayable.
- It heavily relies on GameGuru assets, resulting in a lack of originality and quality in design.
- Many players found the gameplay to be boring and lacking in content, with some unable to progress past the loading screen.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story presents a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, conveyed through a unique narrative structure involving letters and notes. However, many users criticize the execution, describing the storyline as silly and poorly integrated with laughable level design and technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“A unique storyline that you can understand through letters and notes left by other people.”
“I was met with laughable level design, Google Translate letters, objects that glitched all over the place, a character who casually walks over everything (including huge cabinets), and the silliest storyline imaginable.”
“Everything, from the visuals, to the setting, the atmosphere, the story, is just awful.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the visuals and overall ambiance, others find it lacking and unengaging, suggesting that it fails to create a compelling experience.
“The assets are pretty cool, and the atmosphere is perfect.”
“Everything, from the visuals to the setting, the atmosphere, and the story, is just awful.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for being poorly optimized, resulting in sluggish performance even on high-end systems. Reviewers express disappointment with the overall visual quality, atmosphere, and setting, deeming them subpar.
“If you try to take it seriously as a game, you'll find no resolution or graphics tweaks, no controller tweaks... it's horribly optimized and will be sluggish even on high-end rigs.”
“Everything, from the visuals to the setting, the atmosphere, and the story, is just awful.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and qualitatively selected, providing a soothing experience that contributes positively to the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate its ability to evoke a sense of calm and reassurance.
“Qualitatively selected music.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music is qualitatively selected.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simple and enjoyable by some, while others criticize it for being unresponsive and lacking engaging elements, with significant issues preventing it from launching properly.
“Simple but nice gameplay.”
