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"Attempt is a first-person puzzle platformer, where players must manipulate gravity and level layouts to solve challenging puzzles quickly in Time Attack mode, or take their time in Freerun mode. Defy physics and test your problem-solving skills in this mysterious and immersive game."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

stability7 negative mentions

The game is impressively affordable and offers surprisingly high quality for a budget title.
It features fine visuals and smooth movement, making it visually appealing.
The game has an interesting concept with multiple solutions to puzzles, which can be engaging for players.

The controls are awkward and clumsy, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game is plagued by bugs and performance issues, making it unplayable for some users.
Level design is rigid, only recognizing specific solutions, which forces players to replay levels unnecessarily.

gameplay
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it frustrating due to inconsistent gravity mechanics and a lack of clarity in the game's controls, leading to confusion and frequent falls. Others appreciate the complexity and challenge, likening it to solving a puzzle, but note that the mechanics are not well-explained, resulting in unexpected outcomes. Overall, while some enjoy the depth and challenge, many find the gameplay tedious and unengaging.
- “The first thing I noticed about this game was the gameplay complexity and the difficulty.”
- “I enjoyed the gameplay because it felt a bit like solving a Rubik's cube from the inside and then jumping from one part to the other.”
- “This is a flawless game that stands the test of time, easily outperforming any game in terms of gameplay, graphics, optimization, story, and pretty much anything else you can think of.”
- “Not really enticing gameplay, mostly just controlled falling through the map.”
- “Firstly, the gravity mechanics are inconsistent, especially on inclines, leading to confusion and frustration.”
- “Each level gets harder (in most cases), but the sheer amount of mistakes on just one level means that every move you make has a super low chance of being right (20% good, 80% just falling off the map). This is in no way fun gameplay and is super annoying and tedious.”
graphics
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their quality and smooth movement, though some users note that they are simple and can be resource-intensive, leading to performance issues. While the visuals are considered fine, there are calls for better graphic design to enhance gameplay clarity. Overall, the game is seen as visually appealing, especially for its affordability, but it has room for improvement in optimization and detail.
- “Overall, this is a surprisingly high-quality and affordable game, with fine visuals and smooth movement.”
- “Fine visuals and movement.”
- “This is a flawless game that stands the test of time, easily outperforming any game in terms of gameplay, graphics, optimisation, story, and pretty much anything else you can think of.”
- “Wonky controls, simple graphics, takes a lot of resources with uncapped fps, buggy.”
- “Graphically, the game is simple, and the music lacks variety.”
- “I had it on lowest graphics and not even 1080p and my GPU usage went up to 85-90 °C (I got an RX580 8GB, by the way).”
stability
7 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, wonky controls, and poor level design that detracts from the overall experience. Many players feel that the game is broken and unpolished, often relying on glitches to progress, which undermines its potential fun. Overall, the consensus is that the game suffers from significant stability issues that hinder gameplay.
- “While this game is unique and could be fun, it's broken and buggy, often stealing the fun of the idea of this platformer away.”
- “Buggy and not well made.”
- “It is simply just not a good concept but it would at least be playable if it wasn't so buggy.”
music
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as catchy yet repetitive, with some players finding it hauntingly memorable even after playing. While it can evoke relaxation, many feel it lacks variety and doesn't seamlessly fit the game's atmosphere, leading some to prefer external music sources instead. Overall, the soundtrack elicits mixed feelings, balancing between being engaging and overly simplistic.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Game is meh... I think the music will haunt me in my sleep though.”
- “Graphically, the game is simple, and the music lacks variety.”
- “The music is kind of repetitive and manic sounding without feeling like it belongs in the game.”
- “The catchy soundtrack, however, may haunt players even after they've put the game down.”
story
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as a powerful moral lesson about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance. However, some users feel that the game lacks a significant narrative, suggesting that the gameplay and other elements overshadow the story itself.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “This is a flawless game that stands the test of time, easily outperforming any game in terms of gameplay, graphics, optimization, story, and pretty much anything else you can think of.”
- “☑ no story”
- “---{ story }---”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
grinding
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with a high difficulty level that often leads to repeated failures. While it may appeal to those interested in game farming, many feel that the low success rate and repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to unlock powerful abilities and gear.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel well-earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics keep me engaged and motivated to improve my character.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Each level gets harder (in most cases), but the sheer amount of mistakes on just one level makes every move you make have a super low chance of being right (20% good, 80% just falling off the map). This is in no way fun gameplay and is super annoying and tedious.”
- “Good game if you're into game farming.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for allowing players to get stuck when falling onto certain platforms, indicating a lack of polish in level design and collision detection.
- “You can get stuck if you fall down to certain platforms; the game is not optimized.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent performance issues and glitches.”
- “I often experience frame drops and long loading times, indicating poor optimization.”