Blade Walker
- November 18, 2021
- JW Eel Slug
Get on SteamFind clues and solve puzzles to escape from the city.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a visually stunning cyberpunk aesthetic that many players found enjoyable.
- Some players appreciated the challenging puzzles, which provided a thought-provoking experience reminiscent of escape room games.
- The atmosphere and level design were praised for their creativity and charm, contributing to an immersive environment.
- Many players reported a lack of direction and clarity in the puzzles, making them feel confusing and frustrating.
- The absence of essential features like a pause menu, save options, and settings led to a less user-friendly experience.
- Several reviews mentioned technical issues, including glitches and low frame rates, which detracted from the overall gameplay.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being unclear and lacking coherence, with many players feeling there is no substantial narrative to engage with. While some hints are provided that intrigue players and encourage exploration, the overall lack of a cohesive plot and connection between puzzles detracts from the experience. Despite these shortcomings, the game's environment and design are appreciated, offering a fun and immersive atmosphere.
“You only get a few hints at the story, but they are interesting enough to propel you deeper into the world, which gets more expansive with each level.”
“The overall story didn't make sense, and there was no pause screen, menu, or a way to save.”
“There is no story or explanation for what is going on; I don't like that, and the puzzle answers always seem to have no connection with what we are trying to open/enter. I definitely don't like that.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, particularly in the first and third environments, which enhance the overall experience. While the cyberpunk aesthetic is appealing, some users noted that lighting adjustments could improve the visual quality further.
“I gotta say, the only reason I kept playing this game was for the visuals.”
“Fun cyberpunk-style puzzle game with amazing visuals.”
“The visuals are very nice, but could use some tweaks to the lighting.”
“Gotta say, the only reason I kept playing this game was for the visuals.”
“The visuals of the first and third environments were great, and although the puzzles made the experience frustrating for me, I was excited to take in everything and notice small details.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music score has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it enjoyable while others describe it as obnoxious and note the inability to adjust the volume.
“The music score is absolutely mesmerizing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience.”
“I was blown away by the soundtrack; each track is beautifully composed and fits seamlessly with the gameplay.”
“The variety in the music keeps each level fresh and engaging, making it a joy to explore the game world.”
“The music score is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“You can't turn down the music if you find it obnoxious.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for glitches and a lack of a proper menu, indicating that it falls short of user expectations in performance and usability.
“The game would have been enjoyable if it weren't for the glitches and lack of optimization in the menu.”
“Optimization is severely lacking, making the gameplay experience frustrating.”
“The performance issues and poor optimization really detract from what could have been a great game.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is hindered by unintuitive mechanics and poorly designed levels, which detract from the developers' vision for the game.
“I can see the dev's vision, but unfortunately it's obscured by unintuitive gameplay and player-unfriendly levels.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
“The pacing is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between the few exciting moments.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is consistently praised as fantastic, highlighting its immersive and engaging qualities that enhance the overall gaming experience.
“The atmosphere is fantastic.”
“The game immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful world that feels alive.”
“Every sound and visual detail contributes to an incredibly immersive atmosphere.”
