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Attractio

An Exercise in apathy, neither solid nor liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit 'meh,' really.
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45%Game Brain Score
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graphics, optimization
40% User Score Based on 83 reviews
Critic Score 55%Based on 6 reviews

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Attractio is a single player arcade platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by GameCoder Studios and was released on January 18, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.

Attractio is a challenging puzzle game where contestants compete on a deadly reality show set in space, risking their lives to win prizes. Players control characters Keir, Mia, and Dalek, each with unique motivations, using gravity-manipulating gadgets to solve puzzles. With only one way to survive, players must navigate the Entertainment Space Station's treacherous levels with dexterity and cleverness.

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story11 positive mentions
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  • The game features interesting gravity manipulation mechanics that allow for creative puzzle-solving.
  • Some puzzles are genuinely challenging and provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
  • The game has a unique premise with a reality show theme that adds an engaging layer to the gameplay.
  • The game suffers from long loading times and poor optimization, leading to frustrating performance issues.
  • Many puzzles require extremely precise timing and execution, which can lead to frustration rather than enjoyment.
  • The graphics and voice acting are subpar, detracting from the overall experience and immersion.
  • story
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lacking depth and poorly executed, particularly criticizing the voice acting and character development. While some appreciated the intriguing backstory and sci-fi elements, others described the narrative as flat, predictable, and ultimately forgettable. Overall, the story serves as a minor addition to the gameplay experience, with some players expressing indifference towards it despite a few positive remarks about its creativity and potential.

    • “Lastly, the story here is exciting and the ending is excellent.”
    • “This solid gameplay is backed by an intriguing (if a bit generic) sci-fi-hunger-games-esque plot, and there are some nice stylistic touches to match the backstory.”
    • “Attractio features a story that will have you hooked.”
    • “The story is lacking any depth, which is further amplified due to horrible voice acting.”
    • “The story is weak.”
    • “It is mediocre at best; the story behind everything is not interesting and annoying even.”
  • gameplay
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Attractio features a mix of simple yet complex mechanics centered around gravity manipulation, which can lead to both engaging puzzles and frustrating moments, particularly due to unforgiving fall damage and clunky interactions. While the game introduces interesting mechanics and a smooth difficulty curve, players often encounter issues with execution and control, resulting in a mixed experience that balances potential with frustration. Overall, the game offers a unique take on puzzle-solving, but its gameplay can feel inconsistent and at times overly punishing.

    • “I have to admit it, the game mechanics are simple to understand but quite complex to master.”
    • “The gravity mechanics are novel, the puzzles aren't stupidly simplistic and require a bit of thought, and a bit of guesswork.”
    • “Attractio does its job as a fun physics-type puzzle game with some fun mechanics to build around it.”
    • “Expect a lot of cheap deaths in executing the simplest mechanics (characters are so weak, they can almost die just from dropping literally ten feet) and the final level must be completed in zero-g while a giant security bot is trying to kill you. If you die, you have to start the room over again from the beginning.”
    • “The shotgun approach to mechanics may cause players to struggle to master any due to quantity and frequent shifting rule sets.”
    • “While fall damage is a fine mechanic, it is very unforgiving.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed to negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, mediocre, or poor, often accompanied by performance issues such as crashes and glitches. While a few players noted decent or even nice graphics, the overall consensus highlights significant optimization problems and a lack of visual appeal, detracting from the gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are really nice.”
    • “Amazing graphics, real nice story and I love the idea of a reality show.”
    • “Great graphics.”
    • “The FOV is terrible, the controls feel weird, and the graphics are just not good.”
    • “A mediocre at best copy of Portal, but with terrible graphics combined with equally terrible optimization.”
    • “Attractio has solid puzzle mechanics that it uses well and they're varied enough to remain interesting, but they're surrounded by grossly outdated visuals, poor voice performances, and an obnoxious narrative.”
  • optimization
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, long loading times, and frequent hiccups, even on SSDs. Many reviews highlight the poor graphics and numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience despite some creative gameplay elements. While some players find the puzzle mechanics engaging, the consensus is that the game suffers from severe optimization problems that detract from its potential.

    • “Performance was great overall.”
    • “The graph is gorgeous but somewhat poor optimization.”
    • “I mean, I do not expect much from a laptop, and I do not expect much from this game either, but for 3GB it should run at least at 30 FPS; it should be at least that optimized. Thank god I got this from a bundle and not paid the full price.”
    • “The game has bad performance; it feels very slow with hiccups.”
    • “Long loading times even from SSD, terrible performance, way too long between checkpoints.”
    • “Very poorly optimized.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the good soundtrack and find it enjoyable, others feel it lacks the quality expected from a AAA title and express indifference towards it. Overall, it seems to be a decent aspect of the game, though not universally praised.

    • “The music is pretty good.”
    • “Good soundtrack.”
    • “The effects and music aren't those of a AAA game for sure, but it doesn't make you want to turn them off.”
    • “I didn't care much for the music.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features emotionally expressive characters and effective mechanics that enhance player cooperation, while the cartoony sound and voice acting complement its design. However, some players find the story lacking, preferring more realistic or anonymous narratives over the sci-fi elements presented.

    • “The game mechanics work fine, the characters are emotionally expressive and cooperate nicely. The sound and voice acting is a bit cartoony, but it only enhances the game's design.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters truly draws you in, making every decision feel impactful.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it resonated with me on a personal level and left a lasting impression.”
    • “The story felt boring and uninspired, lacking the emotional depth I was hoping for.”
    • “I prefer anonymous narratives like those in Portal or more realistic ones; this sci-fi approach just didn't resonate with me.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be unengaging and tedious, often feeling forced to repeat monotonous tasks like repositioning blocks after instant deaths. The repetitive nature of certain puzzles and slow mechanics contribute to a lack of enjoyment, making it difficult to maintain interest in the gameplay.

    • “It is hard to keep playing, not because it is hard or anything, but because it is not engaging, dull, and tedious.”
    • “Some puzzles are too tedious, requiring you to go back and forth or having to step on a box that slowly moves downwards...”
    • “Every time you insta-die, you have to go back and position all the blocks into the right places over and over again, which gets pretty tedious.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The audio design significantly enhances the game's atmosphere, immersing players in the experience and contributing to the overall mood.

    • “The audio really enhances the atmosphere.”
    • “The immersive environment draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
    • “The lighting and sound design create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the inclusion of challenge modes that enhance replayability, though the absence of leaderboards to track performance diminishes competitive engagement.

    • “The challenge modes add significant replayability to the game, though it's a shame there are no leaderboards to track who is the quickest!”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
    • “The random events and different character paths ensure that no two runs are the same, keeping the experience exciting and engaging.”
    • “The challenge modes add some replayability to the whole experience, but it's a shame there are no leaderboards to see who is the quickest!”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
    • “While the game offers different character classes, the core gameplay remains the same, leading to a lack of variety in replaying.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often criticized for being overly self-referential and taunting, with many players finding the jokes about death and failure to be more amusing to the developers than to the audience. This approach can detract from the overall experience, as it feels more like a gimmick than genuine humor.

    • “This is one of those games that thinks it's really cool and funny to taunt and make fun of the player every time they die or fall for some cheap trap.”
    • “Much like grading jokes are only funny to teachers, player death jokes are only funny to designers.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, graphical glitches, and bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as unintended quicksaves during critical moments. These problems can lead to frustrating experiences, requiring players to restart sections of the game.

    • “I experienced numerous crashes and graphical glitches, along with several bugs that forced me to restart puzzles. For instance, the game somehow quicksaved while I was falling to my death, which should be impossible with the checkpoint system in place.”
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Attractio is a arcade platformer game with science fiction theme.

Attractio is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

Attractio was released on January 18, 2016.

Attractio was developed by GameCoder Studios.

Attractio has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Attractio is a single player game.

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