Attraction

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Attraction is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by DAthoughts and was released on December 22, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Attraction," play as a curious explorer robot on a distant planet, searching for answers through puzzle-solving and platforming challenges. Discover hidden items, upgrades, and dialogues, while using your matter gun to harness the power of the cosmos. This minimalist adventure-puzzle-platformer offers a unique and engaging experience for players seeking answers amidst interstellar exploration.

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

The game features unique mechanics, particularly the gravity-manipulating tools, which offer interesting gameplay possibilities.
The aesthetic and atmosphere of the game are appealing, with nice graphics and music that enhance the experience.
Despite its flaws, some players found the game to be a relaxing and chill experience.

The controls are poorly designed, making precision movement and platforming frustrating and difficult.
The game has a steep difficulty spike, especially towards the end, which can lead to excessive repetition and frustration.
There are very few checkpoints, forcing players to replay long sections after dying, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features unique mechanics, such as manipulating gravity and attracting objects, which are praised for their creativity and fun factor. However, many players feel that these mechanics are underutilized and that the game lacks essential quality-of-life features, such as an options menu. Overall, while the gameplay shows promise, there is a desire for deeper exploration and refinement in future iterations.
- “There are some pros: the three different mechanics of your tool are very cool, manipulating gravity for the platforms is a neat idea.”
- “I really liked the game mechanics; they are simple and fun.”
- “Cool little game, the mechanics are unique but have space to be further explored.”
- “- The mechanic is unique, but almost nothing interesting is done with it.”
- “- There is little to no quality of life in both the mechanics of the game and simple features like an options menu on the title screen to lower volume or play in windowed mode.”
- “- The promising mechanic of attracting objects is underutilized.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's graphics are praised for their aesthetic appeal and atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the visual design, which complements the gravity-manipulating mechanics effectively.
- “The aesthetics look pretty nice, and the atmosphere itself sounds and feels adequate for most scenarios.”
- “The main draw of the game, apart from the aesthetic, is your assortment of gravity-manipulating tools which you use to move platforms around.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, with users noting that its aesthetics are appealing and that the sound design effectively complements the gameplay, creating an adequate immersive experience.
- “The aesthetics are visually appealing, and the atmosphere sounds and feels just right for most scenarios.”
- “The game creates an immersive atmosphere that draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The combination of sound design and visual elements creates a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story and dialogue in the game are generally considered uninteresting, with some users expressing a lack of engagement with the narrative.
- “Cool story too!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic quality, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the metrodivania style. Players find it enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere.
- “That's a really good old metroidvania style game; enjoy the music and get ready for some nostalgic times!”
- “I heard some nice music.”