Bizarre Earthquake
- May 11, 2016
- Proximity Games
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"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 ."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting and original storyline that keeps players engaged.
- Players appreciate the ability to switch between characters, allowing for different approaches to puzzles and gameplay.
- Despite its flaws, the game is considered enjoyable by some, especially given its low price point.
- The game suffers from poor controls, frustrating gameplay mechanics, and numerous bugs that hinder the experience.
- Graphics and animations are subpar, leading to a lack of immersion and enjoyment.
- Many players found the dialogue and story poorly executed, with confusing translations and a lack of voice acting.
- story34 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and original, while others criticize it for being nonsensical and poorly executed. Characters are described as devious yet likable, but the dialogue and plot development often fall flat, leading to a lack of engagement. Overall, while there are elements of potential, many players feel the storytelling and structure detract significantly from the experience.
“The characters were devious but likeable, and the story was really interesting.”
“Amazing story, gripping characters and groundbreaking atmosphere.”
“It has an original storyline compared with those in the game industry as a whole, including the adventure genre.”
“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.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are low-quality and basic, often describing them as clunky or outdated, especially for a game released in 2016. While some players find the graphics acceptable given the price, others feel that the animations and overall visual presentation are lackluster and fail to impress. A few users mention that the graphics do not detract significantly from the gameplay experience, particularly for fans of point-and-click games.
“Nice graphics, although sometimes animation is a bit awkward.”
“The engine’s graphics won’t blow anyone away but it does feel different than your typical engines such as Unity, CryEngine, Unreal Engine 4, and RPG Makers.”
“Although graphics and physics are bad, the story is intriguing.”
“Savings lost, awful jokes and humor (my mother language is Turkish and the jokes made me cringe overload), terrible graphics, boring music, and no dialogue.”
“To give you a hint on how terrible the game is, graphics-wise, the game was developed and released in 2016 yet it can't run at a higher resolution than 720p and doesn't include a graphics menu... just... why?”
“Lol, the graphics are nothing special.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing its mechanics, such as the cumbersome cursor control and lack of engaging features. While some players appreciated certain aspects like the graphics and individual character tasks, the overall execution and coherence of gameplay elements were deemed unsatisfactory, leading to frustration and disappointment.
“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”
“I really wanted to like this game - but as some other players have already said... what really lets the game down is the implementation of 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.”
“Gameplay is not even gameplay.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it amusing and appreciate the quirky animations and dialogues, others feel it becomes repetitive and annoying over time. The initial charm of the humor, particularly in character interactions and puzzles, can diminish as the game progresses, leading to a frustrating experience for some. Overall, the humor is seen as a highlight by some, but it may not sustain its appeal throughout the gameplay.
“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 ;d”
“Animation & cutscenes are... well they add to the humor xd the 'alternate character' method works at first but kind of snowballs into cluster-fuck mode toward the end.”
“The puzzle (and character/dialogue) design is interesting and funny, but can get very challenging (tricky/illogical) at the end.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it appropriate and relaxing, while others criticize it as boring or even demonic. Overall, the audio quality is seen as lacking, contributing to a negative experience for some users.
“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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, yet it is recommended for those interested in farming mechanics. While it may require significant effort, it can be rewarding for dedicated players.
“The game is very tedious and feels like a never-ending grind.”
“Grinding in this game takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by frequent glitches during character switching, which detracts significantly from the overall experience and transforms a promising feature into a frustrating issue.
“Glitches while switching characters happened more than once, turning this nice thought idea into a nightmare.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its groundbreaking quality, contributing to an amazing story and engaging characters that enhance the overall experience. Players find the atmosphere to be immersive and enjoyable, adding depth to the gameplay.
“Amazing story, gripping characters, and a groundbreaking atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game offers good replayability, encouraging them to return for multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers incredible replayability with its diverse choices and multiple endings.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making you want to dive back in for more.”
“The variety of character builds and strategies ensures that no two runs are ever the same.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the character development as exceptional, noting that it significantly enhances the overall narrative and player engagement.
“The character development in this game is truly amazing.”
“I was blown away by the depth and growth of the characters throughout the story.”
“The way the characters evolve and change based on their experiences is incredibly well done.”
