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Clockwork

A puzzle-platform adventure story about a young boy called Atto who can manipulate time and solve puzzles in this steampunk inspired game.
61%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, grinding
62% User Score Based on 94 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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"Clockwork is a puzzle-platformer game set in the steampunk city of Watchtower. Players control Atto, a boy in a mechanical body, and Milli, his sentient pocket watch, as they explore the city, manipulate time, and confront bosses to uncover Watchtower's mysterious past. With 60+ levels, hand-drawn graphics, and a rich story, Clockwork offers a compelling and challenging experience."

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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews
gameplay26 positive mentions
stability14 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique time manipulation mechanic that allows players to create clones of themselves to solve puzzles.
  • The art style and visuals are stunning, providing a beautiful steampunk aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • The puzzles are generally enjoyable and require some thought, making for a satisfying challenge.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder progress and lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making platforming and puzzle-solving more difficult than necessary.
  • The story is weak and leaves many questions unanswered, contributing to a feeling of incompleteness.
  • gameplay
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Clockwork features an interesting time manipulation mechanic that allows players to create copies of themselves to solve puzzles, reminiscent of titles like Portal 2. However, the execution is marred by clunky controls, repetitive gameplay, and some bugs, leading to frustration and confusion. While the art style and core puzzle mechanics are praised, many players find the overall experience hindered by trial-and-error elements and a lack of intuitive design.

    • “Clockwork is a very well-crafted game which approaches its story, characters, and gameplay with a thoughtfulness and subtlety that many other games lack.”
    • “The art is amazing, the gameplay mechanics are very cool, and the puzzles are a good challenge, but nothing that will get you stuck.”
    • “I enjoyed the puzzle mechanics, and most of the puzzle gameplay.”
    • “The game is a confusing and frustrating puzzle game with unclear mechanics.”
    • “The controls are clunky, and the gameplay feels repetitive.”
    • “As a puzzle-platformer, the movement mechanics are not as solid as they should be, which can lead to frustrating missed jumps and having to restart levels or segments again.”
  • story
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is generally viewed as weak and inconclusive, with many players expressing disappointment over its unfinished nature and lack of closure. While some appreciate the intriguing world and character dynamics, they feel the execution falls short, leaving significant narrative gaps. Overall, the game's potential is recognized, but its storytelling needs substantial improvement to fully engage players.

    • “Clockwork is a very well-crafted game which approaches its story, characters, and gameplay with a thoughtfulness and subtlety that many other games lack.”
    • “Clockwork, set in the great mechanical city of Watchtower, is a story about unlikely friends coming together to try to fix an imperfect world.”
    • “Anyway, so ya, amazing atmosphere, great story, puzzles and characters, and I just highly recommend this game.”
    • “The story is weak and inconclusive.”
    • “And worst: I don't think they finished the game, because the story stops right in the middle.”
    • “Supposedly some sort of storyline - whatever - it sucks.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many players praising the beautiful art style and innovative visuals, particularly the steampunk elements. While some users noted issues with controls and storytelling, the overall aesthetic and quality of the artwork were highlighted as standout features that enhance the gaming experience.

    • “I loved the art style and the premise of the game.”
    • “Beautiful art style and interesting mechanics.”
    • “I very recently played some of this on Twitch and I've got to say, I was pleasantly pleased with the graphics and quality of this game!”
    • “The controls are janky and uncomfortable, the puzzles are short, the story has some holes in it already (I've only played this game for, like, half an hour) and the art style doesn't help either.”
    • “The artwork really makes the game what it is; I cannot praise it enough!”
    • “Nifty little puzzle platformer with pretty graphics :)”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, effectively complementing the steampunk art style. Players appreciate the relaxing soundtrack, especially after its revamp, while noting that the music intensifies during fast-paced boss levels, enhancing the urgency of gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The music really suits the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The artwork is especially amazing and the soundtrack is pretty calming (except during boss battles, of course).”
    • “But in a boss level (which are fast-paced running away levels in comparison to the other levels), the music will help you understand that you'd better run fast.”
    • “+ relaxing soundtrack that fits the game very well.”
    • “Most of the music is decent and relaxing (I'm so glad they revamped the music for release!)”
  • stability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Players frequently encounter issues such as getting stuck in environments and camera malfunctions, leading to frustrating trial-and-error situations. While some acknowledge that developers are addressing these problems, the overall consensus is that the game remains extremely buggy at this time.

    • “Buggy as all hell.”
    • “You will be spending most of your time in trial and error situations or restarting a level because you got stuck in the environment or the camera won't move... plagued with bugs and glitches.”
    • “My only issues are that there are still quite a few glitches in the game, but I realize that those are being worked out.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While some users feel the game lacks the humor and impressive graphics of similar titles, they still find the personalities of the main characters to be genuinely hilarious, providing a redeeming quality to the overall experience.

    • “In that being said, the personality of the two is hilarious.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users noting that the music complements it perfectly, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of an engaging story, intriguing puzzles, and well-developed characters, making the atmosphere a standout feature.

    • “The music really suits the game's atmosphere.”
    • “Amazing atmosphere, great story, puzzles, and characters. I highly recommend this game.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the initial experience engaging, but many feel that the grinding elements become tedious quickly, leading to a loss of interest in continuing the game.

    • “The first half-hour was intriguing, but too tedious for me to want to continue.”
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