Antiflux

About Antiflux

Antiflux is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by UAA Software and was released on May 19, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Antiflux is a challenging but fun puzzle platformer with metroidvania style upgrades.

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78%Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers solid puzzle-platformer mechanics with a good variety of challenging and rewarding puzzles.
Controls and movement feel smooth, with skill upgrades that enhance gameplay complexity as you progress.
The soundtrack and atmospheric visuals contribute well to the tense and mysterious vibe of the game.

There are multiple technical issues including crashes, bugs, controller problems, and performance stutters that can disrupt gameplay.
The story and narrative are minimal or unclear, which may make the game feel directionless or less engaging.
Graphics and overall polish are dated and unremarkable, with some level design issues like invisible hazards and imprecise controls.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions
The gameplay offers solid and evolving mechanics that add complexity and enjoyment as players progress, despite occasional performance issues like stutters and forced power usage. While some find it smooth and engaging with a unique vibe, others consider it unpolished and outdated. Overall, the gameplay is functional and improves over time, though not without minor flaws.
- “The mechanics of the game are really solid, and this is where the game shines.”
- “The mechanics start with basic skills, such as double jumping and dashes, and evolve as you play, adding more to the game's level complexity by allowing you to blink through walls, freeze all enemies for a while, and some other stuff.”
- “So yes, it starts off a bit clunky, but as you obtain more skills (game mechanics) it improves greatly.”
- “The gameplay itself is poor, janky, and unpolished, adding nothing to an obsolete format.”
- “The main problem is that this game will auto shut down after like 10-30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “There are a few performance issues like occasional stutters and freezes, maybe due to Java issues, but they're not too bad and don't really interfere with the gameplay.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The graphics present a mix of retro 2.5D and simple 3D elements, fitting well with the game's eerie and thematic art style, especially for mobile platforms. While some users find the visuals clear and smooth with appealing skill effects, others consider them unimpressive and somewhat lacking in quality. Overall, the graphics are functional and suitable but not particularly advanced or striking.
- “The visuals are great, taking into account that this game was made for mobile; you will not get confused about what you see or what you can use in order to reach the exit.”
- “The art style is suitable for the theme of the game, and there are nice visuals when using skills and abilities.”
- “The game gives off a nice eerie vibe, complemented by smooth gameplay and nice graphics.”
- “The graphics aren't great, 2.5D retro-looking imagery... the 3D graphical element adds nothing to the poor 2D visuals.”
- “The game is a little buggy, the visuals aren't the best, and I had trouble understanding the story.”
- “Graphics rating: 6 / 10.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The game's music is generally well-received, featuring a chill and fitting soundtrack that complements the non-violent gameplay. While not particularly memorable or standout for some, the soundtrack is pleasant, non-repetitive during typical play, and available for free on the developer's SoundCloud.
- “The music is great, chilling for the majority of the game; it complements the non-killing nature of the game.”
- “The antiflux soundtrack is quite nice.”
- “You can listen to the OST for free on the developer's SoundCloud page.”
- “Although none of the music in the game really grabbed me, it still wasn't bad.”
- “The sound assets are fine and none of the sound effects or background music get repetitive unless you spend a prolonged period of time within the stage.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions
The story is considered weak, with minimal character development and some filler levels that mainly serve as tutorials or to advance the plot. Additionally, the narrative can be confusing and is overshadowed by technical issues and subpar visuals.
- “The game is a little buggy, the visuals aren't the best, and I had trouble understanding the story.”
- “Also, there are a few filler levels, either to progress the story or as tutorials for any new power you acquire.”
- “☐ story?”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game experiences occasional stutters and freezes, likely related to Java, but these issues are minor and do not significantly disrupt gameplay. Some bugs are present, though stability remains generally acceptable.
- “There are a few performance issues like occasional stutters and freezes, maybe due to Java issues, but they're not too bad and don't really interfere with the gameplay.”
- “The game is a little buggy, the visuals aren't the best, and I had trouble understanding the story.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally good, with only occasional stutters and freezes that may stem from Java-related issues, but these minor performance hiccups do not significantly impact gameplay.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The monetization aspect is criticized for being exploitative, with numerous suspicious, poorly written reviews appearing shortly after launch that suggest the game may be a cash grab or scam. Users imply that the product relies on deceptive tactics typical of asset flips and fraudulent practices.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Grinding in the game requires having a second life or attempt, indicating that progression through repetitive tasks can be challenging without additional chances.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The character development is generally considered weak, with users feeling that the story and character growth are underdeveloped.
- “Sort of lacking a good story and character development.”