Cyber Cult City
- March 28, 2023
- Ouch Giver Games
As the Mayor of Cyber City, it is up to you to take the city back from the Cyber Cult. Hoverboard/Hack/Loot/upgrade and Fight your way through the ever changing Cyber City. Collect stack-able perks that become more powerful the more you stack. Endlessly level up your weapons with stat cards that add physical and elemental damage to help you destroy the Cult through a variety of mission types. …
Reviews
- Cyber Cult City offers a vibrant and stylish cyberpunk aesthetic with engaging gameplay mechanics, including hacking, upgrading, and using a hoverboard for fast-paced movement.
- The game features a variety of missions and procedural generation, allowing for diverse gameplay experiences and encouraging players to explore and experiment with different strategies.
- Meta progression elements, such as unlocking classes and upgrading abilities, provide a satisfying sense of growth and power as players progress through the game.
- The user interface can be cumbersome and confusing, with issues like annoying sound effects and unclear mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- Some gameplay elements, such as the drone mechanics and the slow accumulation of research points, feel unbalanced and can lead to frustration during runs.
- Finding specific objectives, like hostages, can be tedious, and the lack of clear indicators on the map can make cleanup after missions feel unnecessarily drawn out.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story of Cyber Cult City revolves around completing various missions in procedurally generated city block dungeons, reminiscent of Streets of Rogue. Players engage in tasks such as defeating cyborgs or rescuing hostages, with minor level modifiers adding some variety, though many find the missions repetitive. The atmosphere and overarching narrative of the cyber cult are appreciated, but some players express frustration with mission clarity and the lack of distinctiveness between levels.
“I enjoyed the general atmosphere and the story of the cyber cult.”
“Took me a little bit to fully grasp what my mission was, but after I got it, I had a blast trying to get as far as I can before croaking!”
“Like in Streets of Rogue, each map you have a mission to complete, like destroying 10 cyborgs or rescuing 10 people, and when you complete the mission, you move along to the next map.”
“Sadly, the level modifiers are very minor, so the levels all feel very similar, except for the around four different mission types. Also, why do I have to search the whole level for that one hostage I've missed in hostage missions? They should just be marked on the map like the enemies.”
“The story lacks depth and variety, making the gameplay feel repetitive and uninspired.”
“The missions are too simplistic and don't offer enough narrative context, which makes it hard to stay engaged with the overall story.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, drawing comparisons to titles like Jydge and Hotline Miami, but with a more forgiving difficulty level. Players appreciate the variety of upgrades available, which adds depth to the experience.
“Gameplay is very fun and upgrades are always interesting to get.”
“Is very reminiscent of Jydge and Hotline Miami, although with a far more forgiving gameplay than the last one.”
“The gameplay is very reminiscent of Jydge and Hotline Miami, although it offers a far more forgiving experience than the latter.”
“This is no fault of the game, and I must have missed the prompt where that mechanic is explained.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of Cyber Cult City are praised for their charming pixel art style, vibrant colors, and appealing aesthetics, reminiscent of Streets of Rogue. Reviewers find the visuals to be dynamic and engaging, contributing to the overall fun of the roguelike experience.
“Also, like Streets of Rogue, Cyber Cult City is packing that delightful pixel graphic look that many find so endearing; I know I do.”
“Love the bright colors and aesthetics and the dynamic sound.”
“Super fun roguelike with incredibly vibrant visuals!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players initially enjoy the exploration and item collection aspects of grinding, but this enjoyment tends to wane over time, leading to a sense of tedium as they search every corner of levels for missed upgrades.
“Searching through every last nook and cranny of every level to check if you haven't missed an item or upgrade can be fun at first, but becomes pretty tedious eventually.”
“The constant need to grind for resources feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“Repetitive tasks to level up or gather materials quickly turn the experience into a monotonous grind.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its engaging narrative, particularly the intriguing elements surrounding the cyber cult theme.
“I enjoyed the general atmosphere and the story of the cyber cult.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through its quirky minigames, which not only offer players a fun diversion but also contribute to character progression. The upbeat, computery soundtrack complements the lighthearted tone, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
“The music is also quite computery and cool sounding, and those minigames are a humorous and interesting way of providing the player with a stat increase while also giving them a break.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music is characterized as cool and electronic, enhancing the game's atmosphere, while the inclusion of humorous minigames offers a refreshing break for players and contributes to gameplay progression.
“The music is quite computery and has a cool sound, and the minigames provide a humorous and interesting way to give the player a stat increase while also offering a break.”