Asemblance

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 92 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • atmosphere
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Asemblance begins with red lights, sirens and a mysterious AI voice telling you there is an emergency.
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"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.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

57%
Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews
story19 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and a well-crafted atmosphere that enhances the psychological thriller experience.
  • Good voice acting and sound design contribute to the overall immersion and creepiness of the game.
  • The game offers multiple endings, which can provide some replay value for players willing to explore its intricacies.
  • Asemblance is extremely short, with gameplay lasting around 2 hours, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
  • The puzzles can be tedious and require specific actions that may not be intuitive, leading to frustration and reliance on guides.
  • The narrative lacks depth and coherence, leaving players with more questions than answers and a sense of disappointment regarding the endings.
  • story61 mentions

    The story of Asemblance is often described as linear and underwhelming, with many players finding it poorly delivered and lacking emotional depth. While some appreciate its intriguing sci-fi themes and atmospheric presentation, the convoluted narrative and tedious gameplay detract from the overall experience, leaving many feeling unsatisfied with the plot and its resolutions. Despite its potential, the storytelling fails to engage players meaningfully, resulting in a game that may not be memorable in the long run.

    • “The story has a bit of a sci-fi theme that requires a bit of thinking to progress the story.”
    • “The visuals are gorgeous, the story (of what I understood so far) is great, and the sound effects are fantastic.”
    • “Asemblance is a great puzzly atmospheric story game.”
    • “The plot of Asemblance is actually extremely linear.”
    • “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.”
    • “At the end of this episode, I'm still unclear what story or message the game is trying to tell, and I'm completely uninterested if and/or how this will go on.”
  • graphics19 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally described as good to above average, with impressive visuals that enhance the atmosphere, though they are not groundbreaking. While some environments are aesthetically pleasing, others suffer from lack of detail, and the limited graphics options detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals complement the story well, but the game feels more like a tech preview than a fully realized project.

    • “The visuals, music, and voice acting are all great.”
    • “The game had nice graphics and the environments were fun to explore.”
    • “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 only options available are resolution, graphics quality, and inverting the mouse.”
    • “...but in other areas the graphics look bad (the skybox in the forest area, for instance).”
  • atmosphere18 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, featuring impressive visuals, a compelling soundtrack, and a suspenseful tone that enhances the storytelling. While many reviewers appreciate the intriguing narrative and aesthetic appeal, some note that the game's short length and reliance on additional content can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a standout element, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “A slick, atmospheric puzzler that doesn't hold your hand.”
    • “Great atmosphere and story.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily story-driven, offering a short experience of about two hours with simple mechanics focused on exploration and puzzle-solving. While some players appreciate the intriguing narrative and scientific background, many criticize the gameplay as trivial, repetitive, and lacking in substance, leading to a sense of disappointment regarding its depth and engagement. Overall, the game seems to prioritize graphics and narrative over substantial gameplay elements.

    • “Interesting gameplay, exciting story with a fascinating scientific background and nice twists, providing a short but intense gaming experience.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and straightforward, and there are lots of things you can look into.”
    • “Asemblance delivers an intriguing narrative based around a time-looping mechanic, and makes a lot out of very little.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric and emotionally resonant qualities, effectively enhancing the overall experience. While it complements the visuals and voice acting well, some users noted issues with occasional long pauses and instances of white noise. Overall, the soundtrack is considered fitting and memorable, contributing significantly to the game's creepy ambiance.

    • “The visuals, music, and voice acting are all great.”
    • “The atmosphere this game creates is absolutely overwhelming, especially the extremely stunning music in the game is still stuck in my head.”
    • “Sounds/music hit the mark and the voice acting is well done.”
    • “The music is appropriately creepy and fitting, but I wouldn’t want to listen to it by itself.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly in relation to the ending puzzles and the process of achieving multiple endings. Many reviewers express frustration with the repetitive nature of gameplay and the reliance on walkthroughs to navigate the increasingly monotonous tasks, leading to a diminished sense of engagement and enjoyment. Overall, the game feels more like a chore than an immersive experience, with the potential for a compelling story overshadowed by its tedious mechanics.

    • “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.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game's emotional impact is lacking, with a boring and repetitive storyline that fails to engage players. Suggestions for improvement include adding more immersive environments to enhance emotional depth, but overall, the game does not deliver a satisfying emotional experience.

    • “The game beautifully captures the emotional journey of its characters, making players feel deeply connected to their struggles and triumphs.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the story; it resonated with my own experiences and left a lasting impact on my heart.”
    • “The emotional depth of the narrative is incredible, drawing players into a world where every decision feels weighty and significant.”
    • “The game has a boring story and is very short and repetitive.”
    • “It's a buggy game with a story that lacks emotional depth and payoff.”
    • “The emotional aspects feel forced and fail to engage the player.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches that detract from the overall experience and hinder gameplay. Players report that even when they understand the mechanics, bugs often prevent them from progressing, leading to frustration.

    • “Even if you know exactly what to do, it's so buggy that it probably won't even work.”
    • “Too long; didn't read: buggy game and boring story with no payoff.”
    • “There are way too many glitches that take away from the overall experience.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is praised for its strong optimization, running smoothly and presenting a clean visual experience, which enhances the overall gameplay.

    • “The only thing this release has going for it is the fact that it is well optimized.”
    • “From a technical standpoint, this game runs smoothly and looks very clean.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Overall, the handling of endings in the game does not significantly enhance its replayability, as players feel that the variations do not provide enough incentive to replay the experience.

  • humor1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the humor in the game is lacking, with many players finding the story uninteresting and devoid of comedic elements, which diminishes their engagement and desire to continue playing.

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Critic Reviews

53% average critic score

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Play time

2hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
2-5hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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