Antiflux

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

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

Reviews

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story2 negative mentions

The game features smooth gameplay and nice graphics, creating an enjoyable experience.
Antiflux offers a variety of challenging puzzles that require strategic thinking and skillful execution.
The level design is well thought out, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment upon completing puzzles.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
Controls can feel imprecise, leading to frustrating moments during platforming sections.
The game lacks a compelling story or character development, leaving players without a clear sense of direction.

graphics
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating the smooth gameplay and eerie aesthetic that complements the theme. While the visuals are considered nice for a mobile game, some players noted that they are not particularly demanding, leading to occasional bugs and confusion regarding the story. Overall, the art style is deemed suitable, with effective visuals for skills and abilities, though some users rated it around 6/10.
- “The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are nice, and the game gives off this nice eerie vibe that I like.”
- “The art style is suitable for the theme of the game, and there are nice visuals when using skills and abilities.”
- “The game's graphics are not that demanding, meaning that most cards and CPUs should run the game smoothly.”
- “The game is a little buggy, the visuals aren't the best, and I had trouble understanding the story.”
- “The aesthetics may seem a bit odd, but it's very well done.”
gameplay
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally smooth and visually appealing, with an eerie atmosphere that enhances the experience. While it starts off somewhat clunky, it significantly improves as players unlock more advanced skills, adding depth and complexity to the mechanics. However, the game suffers from frequent auto shutdowns after short play sessions, which can disrupt the experience.
- “This is an odd one since the gameplay is smooth, the graphics are nice, and the game gives off this nice eerie vibe that I like.”
- “So yes, it starts off a bit clunky, but as you obtain more skills, the gameplay improves greatly.”
- “The mechanics of the game are really solid, and this is where the game shines.”
- “The main problem is that this game will auto shut down after like 10-30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The only sour part of the mechanics, and not necessarily a negative, is that the freeze power usage felt forced at specific parts.”
- “It’s just gameplay.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a great and relaxing soundtrack that complements its non-violent nature. While some players feel the music doesn't stand out significantly, it remains enjoyable and non-repetitive, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the soundtrack is available for free on the developer's SoundCloud page.
- “The music is great, chilling for the majority of the game; it will complement the non-killing nature of the game.”
- “The antiflux soundtrack is quite nice.”
- “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.”
- “You can listen to the OST for free on the developer's SoundCloud page.”
story
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped, with insufficient character development and the inclusion of filler levels that detract from the narrative. Additionally, players report confusion regarding the plot and note technical issues that further hinder the experience.
- “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.”
grinding
1 mentions
200 % positive mentions
-400 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally perceived as weak, with many users noting a lack of a compelling story and insufficient depth in character arcs.
- “The game is sort of lacking a good story and character development.”
- “Character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in the characters' backstories.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game experiences some stability issues, including bugs and subpar visuals, which can detract from the overall experience and make the story difficult to follow.
- “The game is a little buggy, the visuals aren't the best, and I had trouble understanding the story.”