Cyphers Game

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Cyphers Game is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Chronospace and was released on April 21, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Break Bolshevik ciphers and destroy a Soviet armored train - take part in a great history.

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Audience ScoreBased on 157 reviews

story14 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a short but engaging experience with interesting historical context.
Graphics and voice acting are commendable, providing a visually appealing and immersive atmosphere.
Puzzles are simple yet enjoyable, making it accessible for casual players while still being educational.

The game suffers from technical issues, including poor optimization, lack of graphics settings, and sluggish controls.
Gameplay is very short, leaving players wanting more depth and content beyond the four missions.
Many puzzles feel uninspired and rely on trial and error, leading to frustration rather than satisfaction.

story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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9%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging narrative and historical context, particularly in relation to the Polish-Bolshevik war. While some found the storytelling compelling and immersive, others criticized it for being too short and lacking depth in mission objectives. Overall, the blend of narrative and gameplay is highlighted as a strong point, though some players wished for a more extensive experience.
- “From the moment I started playing, the game's intricate mechanics and engaging story pulled me right in.”
- “What sets the game's story apart is its blend of narrative and gameplay; every puzzle and fight has a purpose, pushing the story forward in a satisfying way.”
- “With the compelling storytelling and amazing visuals, and even the music which I could gush about for hours, this game is not just a game but an experience and a look into the past.”
- “The educational story layer is rather boring.”
- “Don't go in expecting some Call of Duty campaign, for this game's purpose is to portray a simple story.”
- “I think working more on contextualizing what the actual objectives of each mission are to the events of the Polish-Bolshevik War would make it much better.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and detailed environments that enhance immersion, while others criticize the lack of graphics settings and technical issues such as poor animation and high GPU usage. Although many appreciate the artistic style and overall polish, the absence of customization options and some graphical glitches detract from the experience for others. Overall, while the graphics can be impressive, they are not universally well-received and are often overshadowed by gameplay concerns.
- “The graphics are stunning, with detailed environments that immerse you in a beautifully crafted world.”
- “The graphics and the mechanics are really cool and the levels are lovingly well crafted.”
- “For a free game, its graphics look very good, especially considering how short the game was and how few people were in the dev team.”
- “It's a game with a lot of technical issues, but hey, the price is fair enough. I would say check the graphics settings before you go in because I had some issues changing resolution, and it was running poorly at first. I thought I could get away with just giving it a quick play without adjusting the settings, and needless to say, it gave a bad first impression.”
- “Ok graphics, poor animation, and uninspired stock environment.”
- “There are zero graphics settings, and it has extreme motion blur which makes me nauseous.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and intricate puzzles, which some players find enjoyable and well-crafted, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic or lacking depth. The integration of narrative with gameplay is praised, but issues such as poor AI and unclear direction detract from the overall experience. Overall, opinions are divided, with some appreciating the fun mechanics and story, while others find the gameplay lacking and frustrating.
- “Very hard puzzles but very fun mechanics.”
- “From the moment I started playing, the game's intricate mechanics and engaging story pulled me right in.”
- “What sets this game apart is its blend of narrative and gameplay; every puzzle and fight has a purpose, pushing the story forward in a satisfying way.”
- “Short gameplay with rough and artificially extended sneaking parts almost completely deviating from its title.”
- “The game is alright, a fairly simple escape-the-room style concept expanded out, given a historical story and a few extra mechanics, such as having to stealth around enemies (the AI is incredibly lax about what counts as being seen; I didn't try very hard to hide, and haven't been seen yet), as well as a lockpicking minigame straight out of Bethesda games.”
- “The gameplay is awful.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users noting that the soundtrack enhances the action and overall atmosphere. While some find the background music enjoyable, others highlight its role in creating an immersive experience that complements the compelling storytelling and visuals.
- “The soundtrack complements the action perfectly, adding to the overall atmosphere.”
- “Some background music was kind of good to listen to and enjoyable.”
- “With the compelling storytelling and amazing visuals, and even the music which I could gush about for hours, this game is not just a game but an experience and a look into the past.”
- “Ok music”
- “~ music ~”
- “~ music ~”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game boasts high replayability, featuring numerous secrets to discover and various approaches to challenges, making it infinitely replayable.
- “The replayability is high, with plenty of secrets to uncover and multiple ways to approach challenges.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent lock-freezes on high-end systems like the Ryzen 9 5950x and RTX 3080 Ti. While the game offers engaging challenges and an interesting historical narrative, texture glitches and motion blur detract from the overall experience. Despite these stability concerns, it is still recommended for those who enjoy history and puzzles.
- “It constantly lock-freezes my PC (Ryzen 9 5950X + RTX 3080 Ti).”
- “There are some texture glitches that affect the overall experience.”
- “The game has a great challenge and art style, but the motion blur is not so good.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a well-complementing soundtrack that elevates the overall experience. Players appreciate the enjoyable ambiance, noting that it pairs well with the game's accessible puzzles, making it a standout for a free-to-play title.
- “The soundtrack complements the action perfectly, adding to the overall atmosphere.”
- “Nice atmosphere, not too hard puzzles, and overall very good for a free-to-play game!”