AtmaSphere
- February 2, 2018
- Mazen Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"AtmaSphere is a single-player action game with stunning graphics and great music. In this roll-a-ball adventure, help Ballard navigate through 30 challenging levels filled with traps and puzzles to reach Ballerina's house. With unique visuals and soundtracks for each level, AtmaSphere provides a relaxing and immersive 'atmasphere' for players."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- AtmaSphere offers a relaxing and charming experience with beautiful graphics and soothing music, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The game features a good physics engine and responsive controls, allowing for a satisfying gameplay experience as players navigate through levels.
- With over 100 achievements and a decent amount of content for its price, AtmaSphere is a fun option for achievement collectors and fans of simple platformers.
- The game suffers from bugs, including issues with achievements not unlocking properly and occasional crashes when quitting, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Many levels feel repetitive and lack variety, leading to a sense of monotony, especially since the game is relatively short with no significant replayability once completed.
- Some level designs are frustrating, with poorly placed checkpoints and obstacles that can lead to soft locks, making certain sections feel unfair and tedious.
- music43 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in Atmasphere is generally described as soothing and fitting for the game's medieval theme, with some tracks standing out as particularly enjoyable. However, there are mixed opinions regarding its consistency, with some players finding it repetitive or out of place during intense gameplay moments. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the game's atmosphere, it may not appeal to everyone, and some users suggest listening to personal music instead.
“The music is soothing and has moments that make you feel as if you are overcoming adversity, which is a central theme of this game.”
“Atmasphere has an ingenious combination of a medieval musical theme and the patience built into each level.”
“As the pun in the title states, this game is about the atmosphere: the setting and the soundtrack are beautiful and mesmerizing.”
“My only issue would be the music; it seems rather out of place...”
“Audio balance is horrible and your music volume option is ignored.”
“Yeah, the OST is inconsistent and often takes you out of the game because of how random it is.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their polished and atmospheric quality, effectively complementing the medieval theme and enhancing the immersive experience. While some players note a tendency towards simplicity and monotony in the visuals, others appreciate the elegant design and environmental effects that contribute to the overall charm. However, there are concerns about performance issues on lower-end systems, with some players experiencing significant lag unless settings are adjusted.
“Atmasphere is a charming indie game with beautiful visuals, soothing music, and challenging puzzles.”
“The graphics are elegant and the audio fits the style of the game perfectly and really adds to the relaxing gameplay experience.”
“It managed to create a beautiful environment with gorgeous graphics and music.”
“Without vsync, the game is a graphical lagfest.”
“The graphics are decent, though possibly too dark; I would have preferred a brighter color scheme or different environments for different levels.”
“There is no reason it should be so ridiculously demanding in the graphics department.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and relaxing, focusing on rolling through levels with basic mechanics and physics. While some players appreciate the polished graphics and soundtrack, others find the controls finicky and the gameplay repetitive, leading to frustration, especially with the checkpoint system. Overall, it offers decent value for the price, with around 2-3 hours of playtime and over 100 achievements to unlock.
“The gameplay overall can be summarized as you playing some kids level in Happy Wheels, except this time it's in Unity and instead of random shapes, levels are mostly basic Unity assets stapled together to make a map.”
“Considering the nice gameplay, the beautiful soundtrack, and the 100+ achievements, I think Atmosphere is worth it at $2.99.”
“The gameplay is simple; you control a ball and roll through a level from beginning to end across different types of platforms, attempting to not fall off as you avoid various obstacles and collect gold coins.”
“The gameplay overall can be summarized as you playing some kids' level in Happy Wheels, except this time it's in Unity and instead of random shapes, levels are mostly basic Unity assets stapled together to make a map.”
“There's no other mechanics; you can't jump, no abilities, no environmental effects, you just... roll, and it starts to feel a bit empty fairly quickly.”
“Finnicky over-sensitive controls and countless minutes of fighting with the physics engine to make a small movement in an increasingly frustrating farce of 'gameplay'.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful visuals, engaging sound design, and immersive settings that enhance the gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the combination of relaxing yet stimulating environments, with some noting the game's ability to create a captivating mood. However, there are a few critiques regarding the atmosphere, suggesting it may not resonate with everyone.
“As the pun in the title states, this game is about the atmosphere: the setting and the soundtrack are beautiful and mesmerizing.”
“I love the physics of the game and the graphics and atmosphere are top notch.”
“All you do in this game is just roll a ball avoiding different scary traps, spikes and saws and stones, but you do it in a wonderful medieval atmosphere with lots of different puzzles to solve, and beautiful graphics.”
“Oddly enough, the worst part of this game is the atmosphere.”
“Atmosphere is relaxing but also keeps you on your toes.”
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a metal ball's journey to reunite with his girlfriend, involving the collection of gems along the way. While some find the premise cute and entertaining, many reviewers note that the narrative lacks depth and engagement, ultimately serving as a simple backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling storyline. Overall, the story is seen as minimal and not particularly memorable.
“It even has a story: you have to deliver gems to your gold-digging love interest.”
“The theme is entertaining and, if nothing else, the atmosphere is a love story.”
“The story is you playing a black rolling ball that must begin rolling from your house to reach your girlfriend’s house.”
“So, the story is not much more than that.”
“And the story is kind of cute, I guess, but that doesn't really make up for all of the above, so unfortunately, thumbs down from me.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, including occasional bugs and glitches, particularly with achievement tracking and motion effects. However, these problems do not significantly detract from the overall gaming experience.
“Kinda buggy.”
“Forgot to mention that if you stop earning achievements, you have to quit the game and reopen it; some achievements are a bit buggy.”
“At times, it does have some random glitches, especially with the motion tracking effect after the ball, but this by no means distracts from the overall quality of the game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability due to its short length, but the inclusion of a level editor provides some additional content for players seeking to extend their experience.
“With its level editor and replayability, it offers a decent amount of content.”
“For the price, the game is enjoyable, but it is rather short and has no replayability once completed.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game raises concerns among users, as it resembles that of asset flips or cash grab scams, leading to skepticism about its quality and value. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, players feel the game's approach to monetization is problematic.
“There's no evidence, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt... regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's levels are criticized for being unoptimized and lacking excitement, leading to a less engaging experience for players.
“The levels are unoptimized and feel uneventful.”
“Performance issues make the game frustrating to play.”
“The lack of optimization leads to frequent lag and crashes.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the developers' witty writing, which adds an entertaining layer to the overall experience. Players appreciate the cleverness of the game's description, suggesting that it sets a lighthearted tone.
“I really should read the developer's description of the game before buying it; it's quite funny!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find that achievements in the game are naturally obtained through regular gameplay, minimizing the need for extensive grinding or effort to unlock them.
“The achievements are mostly something you'd encounter as you play the game, so there's no need for heroics or serious grinding.”
