Cellular Harvest
- August 25, 2020
- Redact Games
Get on Steam"Cellular Harvest" is a first-person photography exploration game where you play as an Auditor, an AI responsible for evaluating the worth of alien creatures for corporate interests. With your camera, you'll track and catalog these creatures, all while following orders and enjoying the alien planet. This package includes both the GREEN and PURPLE editions, each with their own unique elements, and offers new quality-of-life features such as Steam achievements and improved save game systems.
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience, perfect for a short gaming session.
- It features unique and interesting alien creatures, along with a charming lo-fi aesthetic and soundtrack.
- The anti-capitalist message adds depth to the gameplay, making it a thought-provoking experience.
- The game is very short, lasting around 30 to 45 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- There are issues with controls and bugs, such as getting stuck in the environment or softlocking.
- Some players found the achievements frustrating due to the limited exploration and repetitive tasks.
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's graphics, characterized by a charming PS1 aesthetic and low poly design, have garnered appreciation for their unique and relaxing exploration experience. However, players express disappointment over the limited content, feeling that the visuals could support a more extensive gameplay experience. Overall, while the graphics are well-received, they are seen as insufficient to compensate for the game's brevity.
“+ low poly graphics, relaxing exploration.”
“I love the genre, I like the idea, and I enjoy that kind of aesthetic.”
“Considering that the aesthetic is made out of PS1-themed graphics, I don't understand why it has so little content. Of all 3D genres, you have the liberty of making content that does not need to look good to be enjoyable.”
“Considering that the aesthetic is made out of PS1-themed graphics, I don't understand why it has so little content. Of all 3D genres, you have the liberty of making content that does not need to look good to be enjoyable.”
“It is a very short game, but I fell in love with the aesthetics of this alien world.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its charming lo-fi feel, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable experience, especially with its anti-capitalist tone and unique visuals. However, some players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive on subsequent playthroughs, and the impact of different game modes on the music remains unclear. Overall, it enhances the mellow atmosphere of the game.
“The anti-capitalist tone is very enjoyable, the creatures are unique looking, and both tied together with a lovely lo-fi feel and a charming soundtrack made the whole thing an enjoyable mellow experience.”
“It's a wonderfully relaxing game, where nothing attacks, falls don't kill, and the music is pleasant.”
“On my second run, the music became a little repetitive, and I was unclear about what the two modes that triggered the second run actually changed.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short period of gameplay.”
“I found the music to be uninspired and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its chill vibe, complementing the innovative mechanics and making it an enjoyable experience for players.
“It had everything I want from an innovative indie game: interesting mechanics, a chill atmosphere, and easy achievements.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, relaxed atmosphere, and accessible achievements, making it a fulfilling experience for players seeking a unique indie game.
“It had everything I want from an innovative indie game: interesting mechanics, a chill atmosphere, and easy achievements.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game's short length, combined with a lack of replay value, makes the $7 price point seem excessive.
“Nothing wrong with a short game, but $7 feels a little steep for something this length with no replay value.”
“Once you finish the game, there's really no incentive to play it again. The lack of different endings or choices makes it feel final.”
“I enjoyed the game, but after completing it, I found myself with no reason to revisit it. The linear gameplay doesn't lend itself to replayability.”
