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Alternativa

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45%Game Brain Score
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45% User Score Based on 123 reviews

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Alternativa is a single player puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Centauri Production and was released on November 5, 2010. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Alternativa" is a single-player Science Fiction Point and Click game set in a dystopian 2045, where war and revolution have left a once-great world in ruins under an oppressive dictatorship. Experience an original sci-fi story through detailed environments, multiple characters, and interactive dialogues. With easy mouse controls, enjoy rendered video sequences, an original soundtrack, and two difficulty levels.

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Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews
story32 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features nicely detailed prerendered backgrounds and an interesting dystopian setting that may appeal to fans of the genre.
  • Some players found the storyline intriguing and enjoyed the atmosphere, making it a decent experience for those who appreciate cerebral sci-fi narratives.
  • The gameplay offers a classic point-and-click adventure experience, which can be enjoyable for genre enthusiasts despite its flaws.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and slow transitions, which significantly detract from the overall experience.
  • Many players criticized the story for being poorly executed, with an abrupt ending that leaves many plot threads unresolved and a lack of character development.
  • Puzzles often require tedious backtracking and can be vague or illogical, leading to frustration and a sense of aimlessness during gameplay.
  • story
    96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is set in a dystopian near-future, exploring themes of violence, corruption, and oppression, but it suffers from a lack of coherence and an abrupt, unsatisfying ending. While the atmosphere and initial premise are intriguing, many players feel that the narrative is poorly executed, with unresolved plot threads and a rushed conclusion that detracts from the overall experience. Despite some positive elements, such as interesting world-building and character potential, the storytelling ultimately leaves much to be desired.

    • “Set in a bleak near-future version of Prague and Brazil, the game tells a dark story exploring themes of violence, corruption, and oppression in a world dominated by powerful corporations and an authoritarian government.”
    • “The game has a similar feel to other point-and-click adventures such as Still Life, and the plot is intriguing enough to keep the player interested.”
    • “I would recommend this title to anyone who enjoys a story-driven game and creative puzzle solving, as it is definitely a compelling game.”
    • “The dystopian setting and gritty narrative seem well-realized, even if the storytelling is marred by gaps, logic issues, and an abrupt, unresolved ending.”
    • “The story has potential but the game seems rushed and the ending is just terrible.”
    • “It feels as if the company ran out of budget and couldn't flesh out the story any more, because after you are really getting into the story and uncovering lots of stuff, the ending basically tells you, 'well that's all we can do for now, we better disappear before the bad guys discover us.' That's it.”
  • graphics
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and pre-rendered visuals as appealing and atmospheric, while others criticize them as dated and lacking in detail. Many agree that the graphics are competent but not groundbreaking, and some users note technical limitations that hinder the overall experience. Overall, while the visuals are often highlighted as a redeeming quality, they are not enough to compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.

    • “From derelict slums to high-class modern facilities, the artwork is convincing and draws one in.”
    • “Great graphics, fun character, and a typical point-and-click adventure game.”
    • “The best part of the game is undoubtedly its art style.”
    • “The scene transition is way too slow, the voice acting is cancer to my ears (except for the drunk guy at the bar) and the graphics look like shit.”
    • “Graphics leave a lot to be desired, the movement is slow, and the story is boring; if you mess something up and save over a previous game file, you have to restart which is super frustrating.”
    • “Not to mention that the graphics look like they are from 2002 because of the limitations from the engine the game uses.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Alternativa" is generally described as solid yet unremarkable, characterized by typical point-and-click mechanics that often lead to frustrating backtracking and clumsy interactions. While the narrative has some merit, many players find the gameplay experience lacking, with issues such as poor flow, limited information, and awkward design choices detracting from overall enjoyment. Despite its user-friendly interface, the gameplay is marred by repetitive tasks and a lack of engaging elements, making it feel mediocre at best.

    • “Gameplay is simple and has a user-friendly interface.”
    • “The story is an interesting one and gameplay is great.”
    • “Play it if you like point-and-click adventures and it's on sale, but expect some oddly frustrating mechanics, coupled with a lot of backtracking.”
    • “Reviews indicate Alternativa succeeds more as a thoughtful, if flawed, dystopian narrative than a standout gameplay experience.”
    • “The gameplay was so pointless that by the middle of the game I started to use a walkthrough just to play instead of wandering aimlessly everywhere just to find a piece of paper or a piece of grass.”
    • “Play it if you like point-and-click adventures and it's on sale, but expect some oddly frustrating mechanics, such as being unable to combine two items that are obviously related until you've looked at another object, coupled with a lot of backtracking and a really abrupt ending that sets things up for a sequel which doesn't exist.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its intriguing and immersive qualities, with many reviewers highlighting its dark tone, decent graphics, and effective music. However, some note that the overall experience is marred by technical issues and a lack of character depth, leading to a mixed reception despite the atmospheric strengths. Overall, it appeals particularly to fans of cerebral sci-fi and classic adventure games.

    • “The reason why I selected 'thumbs up' after all is the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Atmosphere is good - a bit dark though.”
    • “All in all, I'd recommend it for the atmosphere, decent graphics, and decent voice acting.”
    • “Fans of cerebral sci-fi and classic adventure games may find it worth a playthrough for the atmosphere and themes, but flaws like technical issues, pacing problems, and an unsatisfying conclusion hamper its overall quality.”
    • “Half-decent atmosphere.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the atmospheric touches and good soundtrack, while others find it unremarkable and note that it fades away, particularly towards the end. Additionally, there are concerns about the inconsistency in voice acting quality.

    • “I enjoyed the music and the atmospheric touches.”
    • “Good soundtrack!”
    • “The voice acting quality is inconsistent and the music is unremarkable.”
    • “Non-essential elements vanish, background music disappears, and puzzles simplify.”
    • “I believe even the music is gone near the end.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting issues such as clunky performance, sluggishness, frequent freezes, and crashes. Many players experienced choppy gameplay and persistent glitches, leading to a frustrating gaming experience that detracts from its overall value.

    • “Clunky, sluggish, freezes, and crashes.”
    • “The game played a bit choppy for me, though that could have been due to the glitches. I had to keep rebooting the game.”
    • “It is not worth full price for me as it still has glitches, choppy flow, and problematic voice acting.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and boring, often requiring excessive backtracking through simple puzzles. While the story has potential, the repetitive nature of the gameplay detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment.

    • “It became tedious and boring.”
    • “I'd give it a D- at best, because while it has the makings of a decent story, it quickly becomes too tedious to play and enjoy.”
    • “The interface is straightforward point-and-click with simple puzzles that are logical but sometimes require tedious backtracking.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it effective in balancing the tragic elements, highlighted by clever references like Sam & Max. While certain dialogues and comments elicit laughter, others fall flat, leading to a somewhat inconsistent comedic experience.

    • “The ending is really bad, but it made me laugh.”
    • “I appreciated the bits of humor that were thrown in to offset the tragic elements, like the brilliant Sam & Max reference.”
    • “There are some dialogues and comments that are kind of funny.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a general dissatisfaction with character development, highlighting a lack of depth and background stories for the characters. Many users express a desire for more dynamic growth, suggesting that the static nature of the characters detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The character development in this game is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
    • “I appreciate how the game explores the backstories of its characters, making their journeys feel more meaningful.”
    • “The evolution of the characters throughout the game is impressive, showcasing their growth and struggles in a relatable way.”
    • “There is no character development whatsoever, with all of the characters being static.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any interesting way.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally positive, as enabling antialiasing significantly improves character visuals with only a minor impact on performance. However, players note that without it, characters appear poorly rendered due to low resolution.

    • “The optimization options are extensive, allowing players to fine-tune their experience based on their hardware capabilities.”
    • “I appreciate how the game runs smoothly even on lower-end systems, thanks to the thoughtful optimization choices made by the developers.”
    • “Looking at the other settings, without antialiasing, the characters are horribly aliased due to the low resolution. Fortunately, enabling it incurs only a very minor performance hit.”
    • “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in crowded areas, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “Despite having a powerful PC, I still encounter frequent stuttering and long loading times, indicating poor optimization.”
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Alternativa is a puzzle game with science fiction theme.

Alternativa is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Alternativa.

Alternativa was released on November 5, 2010.

Alternativa was developed by Centauri Production.

Alternativa has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Alternativa is a single player game.

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