Cybershock: Future Parkour
- July 28, 2020
- Tomas Peters
Get on Steam"Cybershock: Future Parkour" is a fast-paced, action-packed parkour game set in a futuristic city. Players take on the role of a skilled traceur, using acrobatic skills to evade and outmaneuver enemies while uncovering a conspiracy in a dystopian world. With a variety of challenges, upgrades, and unlockables, players can experience a thrilling and immersive cyberpunk experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and fast-paced gameplay with polished mechanics and a great retro aesthetic.
- Great for speedrunning, offering a thrilling experience despite its short duration.
- Beautiful graphics and a solid soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under an hour.
- Lacks a level creator or additional content, limiting replayability.
- Some controls and mechanics can be unintuitive, leading to a frustrating experience for new players.
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its beautiful retro aesthetics and vaporwave style that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players find the visuals appealing and fitting for the game's theme, others criticize them as mediocre and lacking refinement. Despite the varied opinions, the graphics are generally considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its charm and enjoyment.
“For the price tag, it's an absolute blast, and the visuals are just beautifully retro!”
“Absolutely recommended, the graphics are beautiful and the sound effects are so lovely.”
“But the game's still gonna try and convince you it's fast with speed lines and blurred visuals.”
“I beat the normal levels in half an hour; the graphics are less than mediocre, and the movement is just not refined and feels bad.”
“The visuals are very vaporwave and relaxing to look at, despite the roller coaster dynamic of the gameplay that made me go 'whoa' many a time.”
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its polished 80s retro synthwave vibes, effectively complementing the visuals and gameplay. While some players find the limited number of tracks can lead to monotony over time, others appreciate the quality and freshness of the compositions. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, enhancing the game's atmosphere and experience.
“Fun and fast-paced game with cool and extremely well-polished mechanics and an even better setting/soundtrack with those 80s retro synthwave vibes going hard.”
“Huge effects, visual art really got me, matching with the surrounding music.”
“There are only a couple of tracks in the soundtrack, but they are written quite well, so they still sound fresh even after an hour or two of trying to get a better time in each level.”
“The music gets boring after a while but other than that, 10/10.”
“Music sucks tho”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun, fast-paced, and engaging, featuring well-polished mechanics that create an interesting experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and retro soundtrack, although some note that the mechanics can take time to master. While the game is relatively short, it offers enough variety to keep players entertained for a few hours.
“Fun and fast-paced game with cool and extremely well-polished mechanics and an even better setting/soundtrack with those 80s retro synthwave vibes going hard.”
“A fun little game with mechanics that keep the levels fast-paced and interesting.”
“Short but sweet and with enough variations and mechanics to keep you interested.”
“The mechanics take quite a bit of getting used to, though.”
“The gameplay has a roller coaster dynamic that made me go 'whoa' many times, but it can be overwhelming.”
“While the game is short and sweet, the variations and mechanics can feel insufficient to maintain long-term interest.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers solid replayability, although players express disappointment over the lack of a feature to compete against friends' times.
“There's definite replayability here; it's a shame that you can't compete against friends' times.”
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and unlockable content, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
“There's definite replayability here, though it's a shame that you can't compete against friends' times.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the stability of the game to be quite good, though some report occasional bugs and janky performance. Given its low price point of three dollars, many consider it a solid choice despite these minor issues.
“The game is enjoyable, but it frequently crashes and has numerous bugs that disrupt the experience.”
“I encountered several glitches that made it hard to progress, which really detracted from the overall enjoyment.”
“While the concept is great, the stability issues make it frustrating to play at times.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of the game has drawn positive comparisons to other narratives, with players finding it engaging and enjoyable. Its resemblance to personal projects has added a layer of intrigue for some, enhancing their overall experience.
“I was pleasantly surprised by this game; not only does it look similar and have a comparable story to one I was working on in Unreal Engine a few years ago, but it's fun—actually fun.”
