Archipelago

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Archipelago is a single player action game. It was developed by Team Archipelago and was released on June 11, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Archipelago is a fast-paced rogue-lite set on floating islands where players use diverse movement abilities to traverse between islands and battle enemies. As you descend deeper, the difficulty increases, requiring strategic upgrades to survive. Unique Twitch integration lets viewers influence the game by sending commands that can harm or aid the player.

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Single-Player

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging movement system, reminiscent of titles like Ghostrunner and Dishonored.
Players appreciate the heart and creativity behind the game, especially for a free title, with enjoyable mechanics and a day-night cycle.
There is potential for improvement, with players expressing excitement for future updates and additional content.

The game suffers from poor execution, being described as an asset flip with low-quality graphics and repetitive gameplay.
Technical issues such as high GPU usage, bugs, and confusing mechanics detract from the overall experience.
Public reception is dismal, with very few concurrent players indicating a lack of interest and engagement.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features enjoyable movement mechanics and well-balanced stat buffs, providing a fun experience; however, the lack of meaningful level design and narrative progression detracts from its overall depth.
- “As the base game stands, the movement mechanics and basic stat buffs are fun, well-balanced, and good additions to the game.”
- “Honestly, a pretty fun little set of mechanics.”
- “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative-based gameplay progression, and so on.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged.”
- “Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are demanding, utilizing a significant amount of GPU resources, even for high-end systems capable of running graphically intensive titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 on maximum settings.
- “The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, leading to a jarring visual experience that detracts from gameplay.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware, which is frustrating.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a unique blend of styles, incorporating elements like French lyrics and anime-inspired sounds, creating an eclectic and engaging auditory experience.
- “The music feels disjointed and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it tedious to listen to.”
- “The sound effects are jarring and often overshadow the music, creating an unpleasant experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players enjoying the vibrant and engaging environment while exploring the islands.
- “Dashing around islands is really fun, and I loved the atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for excessively taxing GPU resources, with one user reporting that it utilized 99% of their high-end graphics card, which typically handles demanding titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 without issues.
- “Seems like a fun game, except for the fact that it took 99% of my GPU (one that can handle RDR2 on max graphics without stuttering) all the time.”