APT

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APT is a single player puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by RIP Studios LLC and was released on August 27, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

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 seeking to improve their skills.

The gameplay can feel clunky, with issues like poor hit registration and camera shake that hinder precision aiming and jumping.
Some players find the difficulty spikes frustrating, particularly in the tutorial levels, which may lead to giving up on the game.
There are concerns about the game's polish and optimization, with reports of performance issues and a lack of visual cues for depth perception.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players noting clunky mechanics and poor hit registration for the "tether," while others appreciate the gravity mechanics that encourage strategic planning. The game draws comparisons to Portal in its mechanics and visual style, but also incorporates elements reminiscent of bunnyhop and surf gameplay from Counter-Strike. Despite some reports of crashing, many users have enjoyed extended play sessions without issues.
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as minimalistic, which some players interpret as a sign of an unfinished product, despite being built on Unreal Engine 4. While the aesthetic may appeal to some, it raises concerns about the overall quality, especially for those with less powerful hardware who may experience graphical lag. Overall, the visuals evoke a modern feel but may not meet the expectations of all players.
- “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 pleasing game where you solve puzzles in a closed set of rooms, but instead of a portal gun, you have jets, tethers, and switches.”
- “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.”
- “If you have a more powerful rig than me, then you probably won't have any graphical lag.”
- “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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game requires significant optimization improvements, as current solutions, such as removing materials, are seen as temporary fixes that detract from the overall polish and quality of the game.
- “I am convinced 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.”
- “As it stands, I am convinced 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.”