ArchaeologyX
- November 26, 2018
- khos85
Archaeology X is an open world Archaeology exploration game where you dig for ancient treasures, relics. Discover items hidden for 1000's of years, also explore long lost caves or tombs.
Reviews
- ArchaeologyX offers engaging exploration and discovery elements, allowing players to embark on archaeological expeditions and uncover hidden treasures.
- The game features intricate puzzle-solving challenges that enhance intellectual engagement and require logical thinking.
- The developer is responsive to player feedback and has made efforts to address technical issues, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor optimization, bugs, and low frame rates, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- The narrative depth is lacking, with minimal story development and character interaction, which detracts from overall immersion.
- Controls are sluggish and complicated, and the game relies heavily on a notebook for guidance, which may frustrate players who prefer more direct instructions.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag; while it features engaging elements like exploration, puzzle-solving, and a sense of discovery, technical issues such as bugs and optimization problems can significantly detract from the experience. Additionally, the game's physics and mechanics may limit playability, making it challenging for some players to fully enjoy the intended adventure. Overall, it offers a unique non-violent approach but struggles with execution.
“The sense of discovery and adventure adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
“Players must decipher ancient scripts, navigate traps, and unlock secrets, enhancing the intellectual engagement of the gameplay.”
“ArchaeologyX offers an engaging experience with its exploration, discovery, and puzzle-solving gameplay elements.”
“Certain technical issues, such as bugs, glitches, or optimization problems, may hinder the gameplay experience for some players.”
“Technical issues may affect gameplay.”
“But the game's main problem is that due to the limits of the physics and mechanics, it is nearly unplayable.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are considered passable but lack the polish expected in a visually-driven medium. While visuals are important, reviewers emphasize that they should be complemented by strong gameplay, which this game fails to deliver. Overall, the graphics received a score of 4.
“And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
“To be worth a gamer's time, the game must match top-tier visuals with top-tier gameplay, and that's not happening here.”
“The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
“Graphics: 4”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of "archaeologyx" is severely lacking, with players reporting significant performance issues and technical glitches that detract from the gameplay experience, making it nearly unplayable. Improvements in optimization and stability are essential for enhancing overall performance.
“The optimization of the game is crucial for enhancing player engagement and enjoyment.”
“Archaeologyx is a promising looking open world adventure/puzzle game with an archaeology theme, but unfortunately it suffers greatly due to really sloppy optimization and performance issues that render it almost completely unplayable.”
“Certain technical issues, such as bugs, glitches, or optimization issues, may hinder the gameplay experience for some players.”
“Addressing these technical challenges would improve the overall stability and performance of the game.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story of ArchaeologyX has been criticized for its lack of narrative depth, with players noting minimal story development and limited character interaction. Overall, it received a low rating of 3 for its storytelling.
“Some players may find the narrative depth of ArchaeologyX lacking, with minimal story development or character interaction.”
“The story feels underdeveloped and fails to engage the player.”
“There is a noticeable lack of character development, making it hard to connect with the narrative.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable technical issues, including bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay for some players. While these problems are acknowledged, many find them acceptable for an indie title, though the lack of an active map or compass contributes to a steep learning curve in navigation.
“Certain technical issues, such as bugs, glitches, or optimization problems, may hinder the gameplay experience for some players.”
“It has its glitches, but as an indie game, it's acceptable. The navigation is tricky as there is no active map or in-game compass, so the big learning curve is learning the maps.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that a deeper and more immersive narrative would significantly boost players' emotional investment and connection to the game world.
“The game's narrative deeply resonated with me, creating a strong emotional connection to the characters.”
“I found myself genuinely moved by the story, which evoked a range of emotions throughout my playthrough.”
“The emotional depth of the characters made me feel invested in their journeys and struggles.”