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City of Springs

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86%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, music
97% User Score Based on 39 reviews

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City of Springs is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by The Naked Dev and was released on August 18, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

City of Springs is a steampunk action adventure where you play as Val, a mechanic fighting oppression in the city of Riveton. Sneak, fight, and craft drones to challenge a corrupt regime controlling every aspect of life. Experience intense tactical combat and lead a revolution to bring freedom to the oppressed.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
story19 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • The game features a well-crafted dystopian world with a strong atmosphere and stunning steampunk visuals.
  • The innovative combat system, which involves deploying drones, adds a unique strategic element to gameplay.
  • The story is engaging and well-developed, with good voice acting and a compelling protagonist.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including low frame rates and poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Visual fidelity is lacking, with rough animations, low-quality textures, and some graphical glitches.
  • The progression system can feel slow, with high costs for unlocking new abilities and bots, making it frustrating for players.
  • story
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is set in a beautifully crafted steampunk world, following Val, a young inventor navigating a society rich in technology and inequality. Players appreciate the engaging narrative, well-developed quests, and charming characters, though some feel the story could benefit from more nuance and a stronger conclusion. Overall, the combination of compelling storytelling, immersive world-building, and enjoyable gameplay makes it a recommended experience for fans of narrative-driven games.

    • “The world-building and the story quickly drew me in and I am already intrigued by the combat mechanic.”
    • “From the moment you step into its world, the weight of its storytelling grips you and refuses to let go.”
    • “The story engaging, the fights are fun, and sending a little boomerang bot to destroy cameras hasn't gotten old yet.”
    • “The story could/should be more nuanced.”
    • “The ending was a little weak, story-wise.”
    • “Too many rewards and/or enemies were at a set location but only after a set point in the story had been reached.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "City of Springs" is characterized by a blend of innovative yet straightforward combat and stealth mechanics, allowing players to engage in tactical combat with drones while navigating a creatively designed dystopian world. The game effectively combines exploration with tower defense elements, offering a natural and enjoyable experience, though some players found the combat system basic. Overall, the mix of story, world-building, and gameplay mechanics creates an engaging and immersive experience.

    • “Playing as Val, a mechanic in a dystopian city, you engage in tactical combat using drones while sneaking past enemies.”
    • “It blends exploration with an easy-to-grasp tower defense combat mechanic that is snappy and feels natural in its setting.”
    • “The mechanics are really cool, the dialogues are very good, and the world where the game is set is really creative and well thought out.”
    • “It's frustrating because I loved the innovative combat system and drone mechanic, even if both felt basic.”
    • “Innovative, but simple combat mechanic.”
    • “With its tower defense-esque mechanics and an intricate steampunk/clockwork city, I truly enjoy playing this game.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their depth, immersive aesthetic, and attention to detail, drawing comparisons to titles like Bioshock Infinite with a unique western twist. However, some users noted significant issues with optimization and texture quality, suggesting that certain visual elements detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the art style and vibrant visuals contribute to a charming and engaging atmosphere.

    • “An absolute steal full price or on sale, amazing depth and clean graphics.”
    • “The world feels alive, with a BioShock Infinite-inspired aesthetic but a unique western twist.”
    • “The visuals are gorgeous and immersive, the quests are charming and the setting breathes love and attention to detail.”
    • “However, there are huge problems with it, specifically around the graphics and optimization.”
    • “It would fit the art style far better because currently, the textures are far too small for this game to look right.”
    • “The world feels alive, with a Bioshock Infinite-inspired aesthetic but a unique western twist.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, such as low frame rates even on capable hardware. While some users note that playing on lower settings can stabilize performance, it often results in outdated visuals reminiscent of early PS2 games. Overall, the lack of polish and optimization detracts from the experience, though there is hope for improvements in future updates.

    • “It's funny to think of this as 'early access' because the polish is quite good, no major bugs, good performance, and it feels like a game that will actually get better over time.”
    • “Playing on medium/low settings keeps the framerate up and stable, but does give it the visual feel of an early PS2 game, which is probably not how the developers intended it to look. However, I have no doubt that some performance optimizations would improve on this.”
    • “The performance and draw distance of scenery and objects are some things you will notice.”
    • “However, there are huge problems with it, specifically around the graphics and optimization.”
    • “Optimization is terrible—currently getting 30 fps on a GTX 1070 Ti.”
    • “It is a shame the game was not backed with a larger budget because of the lack of polish, which is painfully evident with bad cut scenes and stiff character animation, as well as optimization issues.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its serene and melancholic quality, effectively contrasting the dystopian theme and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate its inviting vibe, well-composed soundscapes, and seamless integration with both exploration and action scenes, contributing to a powerful immersive experience. Additionally, the voice acting complements the music, further enriching the game's artistic presentation.

    • “I love the vibe and music, which makes it very inviting to wander around.”
    • “Great music, really powerful atmosphere!”
    • “The overall dystopian theme of the game is strangely juxtaposed with its serene music, which gives it an almost melancholic feeling of Riveton not being as bad of a place as it is.”
    • “The music and sound effects also fit fine, being well composed but not too overbearing while exploring the game terrain and during action scenes.”
    • “The music is composed well and fits the game.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its well-crafted dystopian world, complemented by powerful music that enhances the overall tension and immersion. Players feel a strong sense of unease and engagement, contributing to a compelling experience.

    • “A well-crafted dystopian world with a strong sense of atmosphere.”
    • “Great music, really powerful atmosphere!”
    • “The atmosphere is thick with tension.”
    • “The game presents a well-crafted dystopian world with a strong sense of atmosphere.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a surprisingly stable experience despite the game being in early access, with minimal to no bugs encountered.

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City of Springs is a action adventure game.

City of Springs is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

City of Springs was released on August 18, 2025.

City of Springs was developed by The Naked Dev.

City of Springs has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

City of Springs is a single player game.

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