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Asemblance

Asemblance begins with red lights, sirens and a mysterious AI voice telling you there is an emergency.
57%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, emotional
62% User Score Based on 190 reviews
Critic Score 53%Based on 10 reviews

Platforms

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About

"Asemblance" is a single-player psychological horror simulation game with a compelling plot and striking visuals. Players find themselves trapped in a machine that simulates memories, with an AI voice as their only guide. As they try to escape, they face memories from a past that may not be their own, questioning their sanity and control. The game is inspired by The Twilight Zone, The X-Files, and Black Mirror and features a soundtrack by Seattle electronic artists Kid Smpl and Johnny Goss.

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Asemblance screenshot
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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews
story44 positive mentions
grinding14 negative mentions

  • The game has a stunning atmosphere and impressive graphics that enhance the overall experience.
  • The narrative is intriguing and emotionally impactful, with multiple endings that encourage exploration.
  • The sound design and voice acting are well-executed, contributing to the immersive experience.
  • The game is extremely short, often completed in under two hours, which may not justify the price for many players.
  • Puzzles can be tedious and rely heavily on trial and error, leading to frustration without a guide.
  • There are significant issues with linearity and a lack of meaningful player choices, making the gameplay feel restrictive.
  • story
    146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of Asemblance is often described as linear and vague, focusing on themes of loss and grief but lacking a satisfying narrative progression. While some players appreciate the atmospheric sci-fi elements and intriguing concepts, many criticize the storytelling for being poorly delivered, confusing, and requiring illogical leaps to piece together the plot. Overall, the game presents an interesting premise but fails to engage players fully, leaving them frustrated with its execution and limited interactivity.

    • “I enjoyed the game; the story seemed rather interesting, reading some of the notes, looking around, it was a positive experience.”
    • “The endings are not completely satisfying, but still, Asemblance manages to be a very intriguing and atmospheric sci-fi story.”
    • “The game may not have many environments to explore, but each one is carefully layered and crafted to allow the story to emerge at whatever pace you're able to keep up with.”
    • “Not only is the story uninteresting, poorly delivered, and just bland, the logical leaps required to unlock all the bits and pieces of it are just stupid.”
    • “Asemblance does a terrible job in trying to tell the story that it houses, and even reading the long, jargoned notes scattered around the office location does little to convey even the most minor of plot points.”
    • “As mentioned prior, the storytelling is atrocious, the locations are too few, the environments are plain, and the endings aren't worth the effort they require to unlock.”
  • graphics
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered good, with some reviewers praising the atmospheric visuals and aesthetic appeal, while others note inconsistencies in quality across different environments. Although the graphics are above average and complement the story well, there are limited options for customization, and some areas suffer from muddy textures and lack of detail. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the experience, but they are not groundbreaking.

    • “The visuals are gorgeous, the story (of what I understood so far) is great, and the sound effects are fantastic.”
    • “Ncie story keeps you wondering what's happening and the graphics compliment it beautifully!”
    • “[impressive graphics for the small environments that you wander around, great atmospheric soundtrack and effects, real world interactions are intriguing].”
    • “However, it feels like a graphics-focused tech preview for a game that should have been larger in scope, in terms of environments you can go to as well as gameplay.”
    • “The resolution was missing, 720p it is then and even on that it had muddy textures while being on the highest graphic settings.”
    • “Its an entirely seamless experience with mixed quality graphics.”
  • atmosphere
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, featuring impressive graphics, a captivating soundtrack, and a suspenseful tone that enhances the storytelling. Many players appreciate the intriguing environmental design and the sense of exploration, although some note that the game is short and relies heavily on trial-and-error puzzles. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some criticisms regarding content depth.

    • “The game has a great atmosphere (I would describe it as more suspenseful than scary, to anyone who's worried about that) and an enigmatic, engaging plotline that drove me forward and motivated me to find all the endings, no matter how long it would take.”
    • “The environment setup and the atmosphere is great, and I want to get attached to the character.”
    • “[Impressive graphics for the small environments that you wander around, great atmospheric soundtrack and effects, real-world interactions are intriguing].”
  • gameplay
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is primarily story-driven, featuring simple mechanics that involve exploration, reading documents, and solving trivial puzzles, which many players found repetitive and lacking in substance. While the narrative is intriguing and offers some exciting twists, the overall experience is short, lasting about two hours, and some players felt it was more of a tech preview than a fully realized game. Overall, the gameplay has potential but often feels tedious and underwhelming.

    • “Interesting gameplay, exciting story with a fascinating scientific background and nice twists, and a short but intense gaming experience.”
    • “I liked the way the story and mechanics played out.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and straightforward, and there are lots of things you can look into.”
    • “While fairly pretty and a little mind wibbly wobbly, the gameplay is trivial and the puzzles are mostly trivial, repetitive, or one of about 10 which is nonsensical.”
    • “This game certainly seems like it has potential to be a really cool story, but never really presents anything super engaging, and the fundamental gameplay feels really tedious.”
    • “But there's just nothing of substance in the gameplay.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create a fitting and immersive atmosphere, enhancing emotional moments and contributing to the overall aesthetic. While the soundtrack is considered strong and memorable, some users noted minor issues with long pauses and occasional white noise interruptions. Overall, the music effectively complements the game's visuals and voice acting, though it may not be enjoyable to listen to outside of the game context.

    • “The atmosphere this game creates is absolutely overwhelming, especially the extremely stunning music in the game that is still stuck in my head.”
    • “Most spots have excellent textures (besides the background for the forest area), the music fit very nicely and added more emotion to the right parts.”
    • “It helps that the title has genuinely interesting – and, oftentimes, unnerving – ideas, which, when paired with the menacing music, makes for an engaging experience.”
    • “There is a minor issue where there are sometimes long pauses with no music before the audio loops again, and other times there is only white noise sounds instead of any music at all.”
    • “The music is appropriately creepy and fitting, but I wouldn’t want to listen to it by itself.”
    • “Sounds and music hit the mark, but there are some inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience.”
  • grinding
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for its tedious and repetitive nature, particularly in achieving the various endings, which often require players to follow specific sequences in limited areas. Many reviewers found the gameplay unengaging, leading to a reliance on walkthroughs to complete the game, ultimately diminishing the overall experience and enjoyment. The effort to reach the "true" ending is seen as frustratingly unnecessary, with some players opting to watch the endings online instead of playing through the tedious process themselves.

    • “The 'true' ending is difficult to achieve even with the help of YouTube walkthroughs, and if you are bothering to watch such a walkthrough, why bother going through the tedious trouble of actually completing the game yourself once the mystery has been spoiled?”
    • “This game certainly seems like it has potential to be a really cool story, but never really presents anything super engaging, and the fundamental gameplay feels really tedious.”
    • “To me, this felt utterly tedious and boring, and without walkthroughs, I wouldn't have reached any endings.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight a powerful secret ending that delivers a profound emotional twist, often regarded as one of the most impactful moments in media. However, many also criticize the overall narrative as lacking depth and engagement, suggesting that additional environments could enhance emotional resonance. Overall, while the emotional climax is praised, the game's repetitive and underwhelming story detracts from the experience.

    • “There is a secret ending that isn't for an achievement that you will need to look up a guide for, but it is the best and most emotional twist I have ever experienced in media.”
    • “Three, add one more environment to the story, maybe one really involving the kid to help build more emotional gravity to the storyline.”
    • “The game has a boring story and is very short and repetitive.”
    • “The game is buggy and the story lacks any emotional payoff.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches that detract from the overall experience and hinder gameplay. Players report that even when following instructions, the game often fails to function as intended, leading to frustration. Overall, the instability contributes to a lackluster experience in an already limited game world.

    • “Even if you know exactly what to do, it's so buggy it probably won't even work.”
    • “Tl;dr: buggy game and boring story with no payoff.”
    • “Way too many glitches that take away from the overall experience; very short with a confined game world, and abstract progression becomes frustrating.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's endings do not significantly enhance its replay value, although Asemblance offers some potential for replayability. Players may find limited incentives to revisit the game despite its design elements that support multiple playthroughs.

  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its strong optimization, running smoothly and presenting a clean visual experience. This technical performance is highlighted as one of its standout features.

    • “From a technical standpoint, this game runs smoothly and looks very clean.”
    • “The only thing this release has going for it is the fact that it is well optimized.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the game's humor is lacking, with many players finding the story uninteresting and devoid of comedic elements, leading to a disengaging experience.

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2h Median play time
3h Average play time
2-5h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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