Construct: Embers of Life

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Construct: Embers of Life is a single player action game. It was developed by Seth O'Dale and was released on August 7, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

With no memory of who you are, you must discover the secrets of your past.

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game has a strong atmosphere and immersive storytelling, making it engaging for players who enjoy horror themes.
As a passion project by a single developer, it showcases creativity and potential, particularly in its interesting environments and narrative.
Despite its flaws, some players found enjoyment in the experience, appreciating the dark ambiance and the intriguing premise of the story.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues that prevent progression, leading to a frustrating experience.
Performance problems such as long loading times, lag, and poor optimization significantly detract from gameplay, making it feel unfinished.
Voice acting and some graphical elements are criticized for being subpar, which undermines the overall immersion and quality of the game.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its dark and immersive qualities, effectively contributing to the horror experience. However, some users noted that emotionless voice acting detracts from the overall ambiance. Despite this, the intriguing story and atmospheric elements are highlighted as strong points.
- “It was pretty atmospheric and I really enjoy that in games.”
- “I really enjoyed the atmosphere and immersion.”
- “And the horror atmosphere is spot on.”
- “No fear during the game, just a dark atmosphere. The game still has some positive points, like the story, which is interesting.”
- “Voice actors are mostly emotionless and break the atmosphere.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story centers on a doctor who awakens from hibernation to find himself isolated on a spaceship or space station, creating a dark yet intriguing atmosphere. Players appreciate the engaging narrative and the opportunity to explore details within the environment that enhance the storyline.
- “The game has a dark atmosphere, but it still has some positive points, like the interesting story.”
- “Looking at every little detail in the rooms while listening to an interesting storyline.”
- “The story is about a doctor who wakes up from hibernation and finds himself alone on a spaceship or space station.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, but some users report performance issues, including occasional lag and low frame rates even at minimal settings. While the visuals are appealing, technical optimization appears to be a concern for some players.
- “The graphics of the game are great.”
- “I did enjoy it; it ran fine on my PC with minimal load times, but I experienced occasional lag, and the graphics were jumpy once in a while.”
- “Good lord, I had the game stripped down to the theoretical minimum graphics settings and was still chugging at sub-20 fps.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game's optimization has been criticized for significant performance issues, rendering it unplayable in certain areas. Attempts to improve performance by lowering visual settings have also led to functionality problems, such as being unable to select levels, which has led to a lack of recommendations from users despite the game's potential.
- “I'm not sure if you all want to dig through the entire program trying to figure out exactly what's going wrong with optimization, but this game becomes unplayable at certain totally innocuous places.”
- “I'm not sure if y'all want to dig through the entire program trying to figure out exactly what's going wrong with optimization, but this game becomes unplayable at certain totally innocuous places.”
- “At this point, I can't recommend this game due to the optimization, but this game seems to have some potential.”
- “When I restarted the game with downgraded visual options hoping for faster performance, the game wouldn't allow me to select a level I was doing; the button just didn't work.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, with users indicating that it feels basic and unremarkable.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”

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Construct: Embers of Life is a action game.

Construct: Embers of Life is available on PC and Windows.

Construct: Embers of Life was released on August 7, 2017.

Construct: Embers of Life was developed by Seth O'Dale.

Construct: Embers of Life has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Construct: Embers of Life is a single player game.

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