CONCRETE

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CONCRETE is a single player platformer game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Benjamin Pilbrow and was released on October 30, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Strange statues have begun to materialise across the abandoned world of CONCRETE. They hold an unnatural grip on the minds of the recently missing population. Hired to explore this desolate world, you must rely on your wits, surroundings, and navigational skills to find and destroy these ominous figures. FIRST PERSON EXPLORATION Move freely through environments with a weighty and responsive play…

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

atmosphere7 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully designed world with great atmosphere and aesthetic, making exploration enjoyable.
Movement mechanics are tight and precise, allowing for fun parkour and interaction with the environment.
The game offers a unique blend of puzzles and exploration, with a satisfying sense of progression as players uncover clues and collectibles.

Some parkour sections and puzzles can be frustratingly designed, leading to moments of confusion and annoyance.
The game suffers from performance issues, particularly in the city level, with high system requirements that seem unjustified given its graphics.
The initial tutorial and slow start may deter some players, as it takes time to fully engage with the game's mechanics and world.

atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its polished aesthetic, retro graphics, and immersive sound design, creating a tense yet tranquil environment that enhances exploration and puzzle-solving. Players appreciate the blend of eerie and peaceful elements, making it a unique experience that leans more towards atmospheric exploration than traditional horror. Overall, the atmosphere is described as captivating and engaging, inviting players to interact with the richly detailed world.
- “Amazingly atmospheric; I knew I would enjoy this game just from the store page, but once I launched it, I truly fell for it.”
- “The graphics have a retro PlayStation aesthetic, which combined with the fog and large levels, creates a tense mood and atmosphere.”
- “The visual style is really well done, with great sound design and a thick atmosphere.”
- “The graphics have a retro PlayStation aesthetic, which, combined with the fog and large levels, creates a tense mood and atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, lacking any real sense of immersion or engagement.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere falls flat, leaving players feeling disconnected from the game world.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is seen as intriguing but somewhat underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more depth and clarity, particularly regarding the significance of the statues and the overarching lore. While the game offers a unique setting and engaging exploration mechanics, the narrative feels cobbled together, with hints of a richer backstory that remain largely unexplored. Overall, it excels as an exploration game with a blend of antiquated and modern elements, but the story could benefit from further elaboration.
- “I still don't really know what the statues are even after completing everything the game has to offer, but there are hints throughout that point to some sort of backstory and lore behind it all.”
- “Overall, this is an excellent exploration game with a unique plot twist mixing the antiquated and the modern 'digital' reality created.”
- “Instead, if you wanted a fun-to-play open exploration game with a unique plot and environmental features, then yes, this is a fun game with a lot of paths to solve clues and explore the world.”
- “It does feel a little cobbled together, and I wish there was a bit more to the story side of things. The setup was really interesting for the world, but it doesn't go much further than an interesting concept.”
- “I still don't really know what the statues are, even after completing everything the game has to offer. There are hints throughout that point to some sort of backstory and lore behind it all.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a polished retro PlayStation aesthetic that enhances the game's atmosphere, movement, and world-building, creating a tense mood through fog and expansive levels. However, players seeking AAA-quality 4K visuals may be disappointed, as the game embraces a more stylized, nostalgic look.
- “Super polished experience; great atmosphere, aesthetic, movement, physics, puzzles, and world building.”
- “The graphics have a retro PlayStation aesthetic, which, combined with the fog and large levels, creates a tense mood and atmosphere.”
- “If you expected a AAA game with 4K studio graphics, then this is not for you. Go spend $100 and download Ghost of Tsushima.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging atmosphere and the amusing interactions with various physics-based items, which players find entertaining to throw around, accompanied by comical sound effects.
- “The atmosphere is great, and there are a ton of interactable physics items, which are hilarious to throw around, and they all make sound.”
- “The humor in the dialogue is spot on, with clever puns and witty banter that kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game incorporates slapstick comedy into its mechanics, making even the simplest actions feel funny and entertaining.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting poor performance in city areas and unexpected high system requirements given its visual quality. While some players experienced frame drops in urban settings, overall performance is considered decent outside of these specific instances.
- “I wish the game ran a little better in the city level where I had a few frame drops, but other than that it performs decently.”
- “The city is unoptimized and runs poorly. I don't understand the high system requirements of this game, considering how it looks.”
- “I wish the game ran a little better in the city level, where I experienced a few frame drops. Other than that, it performs decently.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to a frustrating sewer level and certain achievements that require excessive effort. However, many feel that the initial grind is ultimately rewarding.
- “The sewer level is designed to be purposely obtuse and annoying to navigate, and there are a few achievements that seem unnecessarily grindy.”
- “The start is tedious, but in my opinion, it's worth it.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is reminiscent of the free game Babbdi, making it advisable to try that first if you're uncertain about purchasing. The game begins slowly, focusing on teaching players the mechanics before ramping up.
- “The gameplay and vibe are both somewhat similar to Babbdi, which is free, so play that first if you're on the fence about buying and see if you think it's for you.”
- “Gameplay and vibe are both somewhat similar to Babbdi, which is free, so play that first if you're on the fence about buying and see if you think it's for you.”
- “The game starts out pretty slow, trying to teach you all the mechanics.”