Bizarre Earthquake

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"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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Single-Player

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

story12 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing story about seismologists investigating bizarre earthquakes, which adds a unique twist to the adventure genre.
The characters are humorous and endearing, providing a charming experience despite the game's flaws.
The ability to switch between characters with different skills offers a nice variety in gameplay and puzzle-solving approaches.

The game suffers from clunky controls, confusing mechanics, and numerous glitches that significantly detract from the overall experience.
The graphics and animations are subpar, and the lack of voice acting combined with poorly translated dialogue makes the storytelling less engaging.
Many players found the puzzles to be baffling and the gameplay slow-paced, leading to frustration and a lack of interest in continuing.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
59%
10%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it intriguing and unique, particularly due to its focus on two characters studying earthquakes and the ability to switch between them. However, many reviewers criticize the storytelling for being nonsensical, poorly executed, and lacking depth, with clunky dialogue and awkward pacing detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciate the original premise, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a lackluster narrative that fails to engage consistently.
- “It's interesting that you can switch between players with different skills and follow the storyline in multiple ways.”
- “The characters were devious but likeable, and the story was really interesting.”
- “Amazing story, gripping characters, and groundbreaking atmosphere.”
- “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
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
55%
17%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them visually appealing and others criticizing them as basic and outdated, particularly noting the lack of resolution options and graphical tweaks. While some appreciate the charm of the character models and the overall aesthetic, many feel that the graphics do not meet modern standards, especially for a game released in 2016. Overall, the graphics are deemed acceptable for the price, but they may not satisfy players looking for high-quality visuals.
- “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 mixed to negative feedback, with many players criticizing the mechanics as outdated and frustrating, particularly the cumbersome cursor control. While some appreciate the immersive elements and visual appeal, others find the overall execution lacking, with complaints about teleportation mechanics and a disjointed experience. Overall, the gameplay seems to detract significantly from the game's potential enjoyment.
- “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 initially but later annoying. While the quirky animations and cutscenes contribute to the comedic tone, the humor can become overwhelming and chaotic as the game progresses. Overall, many players appreciate the humor despite its flaws, noting that it adds to the game's charm.
- “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, with some players finding it appropriate and relaxing, while others criticize it as boring or even unpleasant, describing it as "demonic" at times. 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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including clunky controls and frequent glitches, particularly when switching characters, which detracts from the overall 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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, yet it is recommended for those interested in farming and resource gathering. 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 grinding.”
- “Grinding feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its groundbreaking quality, effectively enhancing the gripping narrative and character development. Players find it immersive and engaging, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “Amazing story, gripping characters, and a groundbreaking atmosphere.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate concerns about the monetization strategy, suggesting that the game's quality resembles that of asset flips or cash grabs, raising doubts about its value. While some argue for giving the benefit of the doubt due to a lack of evidence, the overall sentiment points to a problematic perception of the game's financial practices.
- “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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game highly replayable, attributing this quality to its engaging mechanics and varied experiences that encourage 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 keeps the gameplay exciting and encourages multiple runs.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the game for its amazing character development, highlighting the depth and complexity of the characters as they evolve throughout the story.
- “The character development in this game is truly amazing.”
- “I was blown away by the depth of character development throughout the story.”
- “The way characters evolve and grow is one of the standout features of this game.”

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