Cutish
- January 28, 2020
- DUBUS Alain
Get on SteamReal-time 3D first-person adventure game
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Cutish offers a satisfying level of challenge with well-thought-out puzzles that strike a good balance between difficulty and logic.
- The game features a large, interconnected world with enjoyable exploration and nice references to Myst, appealing to fans of the genre.
- The developer's dedication to improving the game over time is commendable, and the overall atmosphere and design contribute to an engaging experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, including issues with navigation and interaction with the environment.
- Many puzzles lack clear clues, leading to frustration and pixel-hunting, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- The story is underdeveloped and feels disconnected from the puzzles, leaving players wanting more context and narrative depth.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is often viewed as minimal and somewhat disconnected from the puzzles, resembling an escape room setup rather than a cohesive narrative. While some players appreciate the atmosphere and mystery, many feel that the story lacks depth and fails to integrate meaningfully with the gameplay.
“Overall, it's great when a developer manages to combine good puzzles, exploration, atmosphere, aura of mystery, and story into one title.”
“I liked the story.”
“The story does not really explain why the puzzles are there.”
“It is more like there is a story, and someone has put a whole lot of puzzles in with it so that there will be puzzles to solve.”
“The whole 'story' is basically an island-sized escape room.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a blend of mechanical puzzles and code-breaking challenges that utilize environmental clues, providing a satisfying yet occasionally frustrating experience. While most puzzles are solvable with patience, some, particularly those related to escaping the island, can be overly complex and may require external help, detracting from the overall flow of the game.
“Puzzles are a mix of mechanical exercises and figuring out codes to open gates and doors using environmental clues.”
“Some of the mechanical puzzles took me quite some time, but ultimately, I was able to solve them all without too much frustration.”
“However, getting off the island is much easier said than done, because there are many obstacles in your way and it's up to you to figure out how the mechanics of this island work.”
“However, getting off of the island is much easier said than done, because there are many obstacles in your way and it's up to you to figure out how the mechanics of this island work.”
“I got stuck for hours and finally gave up and looked at a walkthrough… if the game used this as a regular mechanic I would be okay with it, but in its current context this puzzle sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the rest.”
“Some of the mechanical puzzles took me quite some time but, ultimately, I was able to solve them all without too much frustration.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous glitches and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience. However, there is potential for improvement if these issues are addressed.
“But there were some glitches in the game.”
“I think this game has some potential and could become satisfying if the glitches were removed, with perhaps also some tuning of the user interface.”
“The game is very buggy and lacks polish.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the gameplay effectively; however, some players find it repetitive due to its looping nature.
“The soundtrack is good and works well for this type of game.”
“The music is repetitive.”
“The music plays on a loop, over and over.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered decent, with a strong emphasis on maintaining geographical integrity throughout the game.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The geographical integrity is well established, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with attention to detail that brings the world to life.”
“Graphics are decent.”
“Geographical integrity is well established.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate when a game successfully blends engaging puzzles, exploration, and a captivating atmosphere with a sense of mystery and a compelling story, enhancing the overall experience.
“Overall, it's great when a developer manages to combine good puzzles, exploration, atmosphere, aura of mystery, and story into one title.”
