ColdSun
- February 9, 2022
- student games
Get on Steamstealth exploration game
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful and well-thought-out environments.
- It offers a short but engaging story with a nice intro cinematic.
- The game is free, making it an accessible experience for players.
- The game suffers from poor design, with players getting stuck on terrain and lacking save support.
- Controls feel unpolished, especially for mouse and keyboard users, and the game has no options menu.
- Gameplay is short and can feel repetitive, with some mechanics appearing arbitrary and not well implemented.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of polish, with players experiencing issues such as getting stuck on terrain, poor controls, and minimal audio. The absence of save support and settings options further detracts from the experience, making it feel unrefined and frustrating. While some mechanics like day/night cycles and resource management are noted, they are often seen as poorly implemented and not enough to salvage the overall gameplay experience.
“Gameplay-wise, it feels like a very stripped-down and stylised version of Plague Tale.”
“I strongly advise anyone trying this out to avoid walking over some of the terrain near ground level as you can easily get stuck on it and have to start from the very beginning. This game has basically no save support, lacks a settings or options menu, and there is almost no audio during gameplay.”
“Gameplay-wise, it feels like a very stripped-down and stylized version of Plague Tale.”
“Water is a great story tool, and I do like it as an unlock requirement as well; however, I feel like the drinking mechanic is fairly arbitrary.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is brief and primarily conveyed through collectibles, featuring a unique blend of themes reminiscent of "Mad Max" and "Grave of the Fireflies." While the use of water as a narrative device is appreciated, players express a desire for deeper exploration of the world and its characters. The introductory cinematic is a highlight, but overall, the storytelling feels somewhat lacking.
“The story is kind of a combination between Mad Max and Grave of the Fireflies.”
“Water is a great story tool, and I do like it as an unlock requirement as well; however, I feel like the drinking mechanic is fairly arbitrary.”
“I want to know more about the world, the people, and the story!”
“The story is short and conveyed through finding little collectibles, but it at least offers a nice introductory cinematic!”
“The story feels like a combination of Mad Max and Grave of the Fireflies.”
“I want to know more about the world, the characters, and the overall story!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nice visuals and sound quality, offering a solid aesthetic experience. While the stealth mechanics are described as simplistic, they are deemed acceptable, particularly for a student-developed game.
“Great visuals and sound, with reasonable stealth.”
“Nice visuals, simplistic stealth but not bad for students.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be deeply heartfelt and emotionally resonant, expressing strong affection for its impactful storytelling and character development.
“This is an amazing, heartfelt game, and I love it so much!”
“The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; it truly resonated with my own experiences.”
“I felt a profound connection to the characters, and their struggles mirrored my own in such a powerful way.”
