Citadel
- June 13, 2016
- 3Dever
Get on SteamCitadel is an indie cooperative survival game with rogue-like elements inspired by “Cube” the movie.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features hard puzzles that are challenging yet not frustrating, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a good challenge.
- The aesthetic is nice, and the game runs smoothly at 60fps, providing a decent visual experience.
- The concept is unique and reminiscent of the movie 'The Cube', which adds an interesting layer for fans of the film.
- The game is plagued by bugs and lacks essential features such as a tutorial, storyline, and character customization, making it feel unfinished.
- Controls are clunky and difficult to manage, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- Graphics and sound effects are subpar, contributing to a generally unappealing atmosphere that can be frustrating for players.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a compelling storyline, with users noting that it feels shallow and devoid of narrative depth, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the absence of a tutorial further complicates engagement with the game.
“The puzzles are good, challenging enough and decent, but the game itself is very buggy, there's no tutorial, and no storyline. Basically, this game is lacking the depth we all look for in a puzzler.”
“No story as far as I can tell.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized, with users describing them as "god-awful" and noting that the Unity engine combined with poor asset quality results in an unappealing visual experience. The overall atmosphere and textures are considered particularly disappointing, leading to a negative impact on player enjoyment.
“Not the best graphics.”
“God-awful graphics; it's not just a horrible engine (Unity with ugly assets). The general atmosphere and textures are an eyesore and make me feel suicidal after not even half an hour.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs reported by users, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the absence of a tutorial and storyline contributes to a lack of depth, making it less engaging for players.
“The puzzles are good, challenging enough, and decent, but the game itself is very buggy. There's no tutorial and no storyline; basically, this game is lacking the depth we all look for in a puzzler.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of Citadel has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that the game is an unfinished, bug-ridden product that lacks the quality expected for its $10 price tag, suggesting it would have been better suited as a mod.
“Citadel feels like a bug-ridden, unfinished one-man project that could have easily been a mod rather than the disappointing $10 cash grab it is right now.”
“The monetization strategy is frustrating, as it feels like the developers are more focused on squeezing money out of players than delivering a polished experience.”
“It's disheartening to see a game that could have been great reduced to a series of microtransactions and paywalls.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game largely stems from the chaotic interactions among players on a single map, leading to unintentional mishaps like pushing each other off ledges. This often results in laughter, especially due to the game's automatic voice chat adjustments that enhance the comedic effect of these awkward moments.
“Everyone uses the same single map at all times, which can be a good thing because it forces people to coordinate to avoid bugs, traps, and disasters. But mostly, you end up pushing each other off ledges unintentionally and die laughing from the awkward pitch-decrease applied to the voice chat automatically.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch! The unexpected moments and hilarious interactions keep me coming back for more.”
“I love how the game incorporates funny dialogue and situations that catch you off guard, making every play session a joy.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is heavily criticized for its poor graphics and unappealing textures, which detract significantly from the overall experience and can evoke negative feelings in players.
“The graphics are god-awful; it's not just a horrible engine (Unity with ugly assets). The general atmosphere and textures are an eyesore and make me feel miserable after not even half an hour.”
“The game lacks any sense of immersion, making it feel more like a chore than an adventure. The atmosphere is flat and uninspired.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere feels lifeless and dull, failing to engage the player in any meaningful way.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the gameplay for its diversity and playability, making it an enjoyable experience for couples or friends looking for a niche puzzler.
“When my girlfriend suggested we play this together and bought two copies for around 15 euros, we were hoping for a niche puzzler with a reasonable amount of gameplay diversity and general playability.”
“When my girlfriend suggested playing this together and bought two copies for around 15 euros, we were hoping for a niche puzzler with a reasonable amount of gameplay diversity and general playability.”
