APT
- August 27, 2015
- RIP Studios LLC
- 10h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features interesting puzzles and is very fun to play, especially for fans of challenging puzzle platformers.
- The graphics are impressive for a UE4 game, and the mechanics are reminiscent of Portal, offering a unique gameplay experience.
- The game provides a satisfying challenge with a good balance of difficult and easier levels, making it addictive for players who enjoy competing for high scores.
- The minimalistic design can feel unfinished, leading to clunky gameplay and poor hit registration, making it frustrating to complete levels.
- Issues with camera shake and autoaim mechanics hinder precise aiming and jumping, which are crucial for success in the game.
- Some players find the difficulty spikes too extreme, with certain levels being nearly impossible to complete without significant effort.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been described as clunky with poor hit registration, yet it shares similarities with Portal while introducing its own unique mechanics. Players appreciate the fantastic gravity mechanics that encourage strategic planning, although some have reported crashing issues. Overall, the game combines elements of Portal's visual style with the fast-paced movement found in bunnyhop and surf maps from Counter-Strike.
“The gravity mechanics are fantastic and force you to plan your routes in advance.”
“Apart from that, the mechanics and gameplay are similar to Portal, but with its own style.”
“The gameplay was very clunky and the 'tether' hit registration was very poor.”
“This game is a mix between Portal 2 (visual style) and bunnyhop/surf (gameplay style) maps in CS.”
“Heard of crashing issues but never experienced it myself after 2-3 hours of constant gameplay while recording it as well.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as minimalistic, which some players feel contributes to an unfinished appearance, despite being developed in Unreal Engine 4. While the aesthetic may appeal to some, it may not fully leverage the capabilities of modern graphics technology, and performance can vary based on the player's hardware.
“Apt is a portal-like aesthetically pleasing game where you solve puzzles in a closed set of rooms, featuring impressive graphics.”
“If you have a more powerful rig than me, then you probably won't experience any graphical lag.”
“Unfortunately, once I purchased and played the game for the first few tutorial levels, I discovered that the minimalistic design, while maybe an aesthetic decision, was also an indication of what I feel to be an unfinished product.”
“I think it is the first UE4 game I tried, and I am amazed at how the graphics could be in the new generation.”
“Apt is a portal-like aesthetically looking game where you solve puzzles in a closed set of rooms, but instead of a portal gun, you have jets, tethers, and switches.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that the game requires significant optimizations, as current solutions like material removal are merely temporary fixes that detract from the overall polish and quality of the experience.
“I am convinced there are necessary optimizations that need to be done, as removing the materials is only a short-term solution and also detracts from the game's polish.”
“The optimization features in the game significantly enhance performance, making for a smoother and more enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate the ongoing efforts to optimize gameplay, as it really improves the overall user experience and keeps the game engaging.”
“As it stands, I am convinced that there are some necessary optimizations that need to be done, because removing the materials is only a short-term solution and also subtracts from the game's polish.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues that could be resolved with better optimization; it's frustrating to experience lag during critical moments.”
“Despite the game's potential, the lack of proper optimization leads to frequent crashes and long loading times, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
