Bizarre Earthquake

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Bizarre Earthquake is a single player action game. It was developed by Proximity Games and was released on May 11, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Bizarre Earthquake" is an adventure game where players uncover the mysteries behind an unusual seismic event. Two characters, a seismologist and her assistant, each with their own puzzles to solve, must work together to discover the truth. Cinematic cut-scenes and unlockable bonuses enhance the gameplay experience ."

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews

story12 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing story with unique elements, allowing players to switch between two characters with different skills.
Despite its flaws, the game offers decent graphics for its price and has a charming, quirky atmosphere that some players find enjoyable.
The puzzles provide a nice variety and can be engaging, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of point-and-click adventure games.

The game suffers from clunky controls, poor animations, and numerous bugs that can hinder gameplay and frustrate players.
The dialogue and translation issues detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to follow the story and connect with the characters.
Many players find the pacing slow and tedious, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment throughout the game.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
64%
9%
The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring an intriguing premise about two characters studying earthquakes and the ability to switch between them, which adds depth to the gameplay. However, many players found the narrative lacking in coherence and depth, with clunky dialogue and puzzling plot points detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciated the unique storyline and character dynamics, others criticized it for being nonsensical and poorly executed, leading to a generally polarized reception.
- “I love how this story is put together.”
- “Amazing story, gripping characters, and groundbreaking atmosphere.”
- “Bizarre earthquake is a very flawed point & click adventure game, but the original story and the way you can switch between characters makes this quite enjoyable.”
- “The story is just not very compelling and the bad dialogues make it worse.”
- “Truthfully, I found the plot near nonsensical, the story arc lacking, characters simple, and the ending just unintentionally silly.”
- “The story doesn't make any sense; I'm not going to sit here for an hour going intensely into the details of it, but yeah, it just doesn't make any sense.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The graphics of the game, released in 2016, receive mixed reviews; while some players find them decent and visually appealing for the price, others criticize the lack of resolution options and overall modest quality. Animations can be awkward, and many users note that the graphics do not stand out compared to more advanced engines. Overall, while some appreciate the aesthetic, many agree that the graphics are basic and could benefit from improvements.
- “The graphics and character models are visually appealing, and the puzzles offer a nice variety that is enjoyable to solve.”
- “Nice graphics, although sometimes animation is a bit awkward.”
- “Breathtaking graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “To give you a hint on how terrible the game is, graphics-wise, the game was developed and released in 2016 yet the game can't run at a higher resolution than 720p and the game doesn't include a graphics menu... just... why?”
- “Very clunky controls, very basic graphics, a lot of conversation.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many players criticizing its mechanics as outdated and frustrating, particularly the cumbersome cursor control. While some appreciate the graphics and certain features, such as character interactions and exploration, the overall execution is seen as lacking, with many feeling that it detracts significantly from the experience.
- “The most interesting gameplay feature comes about when both characters are working on their own individual tasks.”
- “The car is a nice touch, locations are nice & I liked the gameplay.”
- “- immersive gameplay”
- “Gameplay is ♥♥♥♥ and changing the cursor via scroll wheel is a pain in the ass.”
- “I really wanted to like this game - but as some other players have already said... what really lets the game down is the implementation or gameplay, or lack thereof.”
- “I don't mind the broken translation, or the lack of speech of the characters, or the weird story that doesn't make any sense at times (actually most of the time!)... but locking the gameplay in such a manner is just a killer.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by endearing characters and amusing dialogues, though opinions vary on its effectiveness; some find it funny and engaging, while others feel it becomes repetitive and annoying over time. The quirky animations and cutscenes contribute to the comedic tone, but the humor can sometimes be overshadowed by challenging gameplay and vague dialogues. Overall, while the humor has its highs and lows, many players appreciate its charm and find it entertaining.
- “Although there are no voiceovers, the characters are humorous and endearing.”
- “Clearly it is not without faults (lol), but I will recommend it as the story itself is interesting enough and I found many parts to be very funny indeed.”
- “The puzzle (and character/dialogue) design is interesting and funny, but can get very challenging (tricky/illogical) at the end.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some find it appropriate and relaxing, others criticize it for being boring or poorly executed, with one user describing it as "demonic." Overall, the audio quality appears to be a significant concern for many players.
- “The music is fine and appropriate.”
- “Please note that the game was made by one person; to be accurate, there is also the person that was responsible for the music.”
- “Savings lost, awful jokes and humor (my mother language is Turkish and the jokes made me cringe overload), shitty graphics, boring music and no dialogue.”
- “The audio sucks, at one point it sounded like the demonic music spewing out of my speakers.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The stability of the game is inconsistent, with some users reporting no glitches, while others experience frequent bugs and clunky controls, particularly during character switching. This has led to frustration, undermining an otherwise promising concept.
- “I personally experienced no glitches at all.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I was impressed by how stable the gameplay felt throughout my entire experience.”
- “However, the controls are clunky and impractical, and the game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs.”
- “Glitches while switching characters happened more than once, turning this - nice thought - idea into a nightmare.”
- “Glitches while switching characters happened more than once, turning this - nice thought - idea into a nightmare.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, yet it is recommended for those interested in farming and resource collection. While it may require significant time investment, it can be rewarding for dedicated players.
- “The game is very tedious and requires a lot of repetitive tasks.”
- “Grinding feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources makes the experience feel monotonous.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game offers good replayability, suggesting that it encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers incredible replayability with its diverse choices and multiple endings.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in for more.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies ensures that no two runs are ever the same.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the character development as exceptional, noting that it significantly enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The character development is truly amazing.”
- “I was blown away by the depth of character development.”
- “The way characters evolve throughout the game is incredibly well done.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its groundbreaking quality, contributing to an amazing story and engaging characters, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “Amazing story, gripping characters, and a groundbreaking atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the dynamic dialogue between the characters Cansu and Bora, which shifts from formal exchanges to intense emotional moments and playful interactions, adding depth to their relationship.
- “The dialogue between Cansu and Bora is interestingly variable, going from stiff business to emotional outbursts to playful banter.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game raises concerns among users, as its quality is often compared to that of asset flips or cash grab scams, leading to skepticism about its value. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, players feel the game may not justify its price or monetization approach.
- “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.”