Cypress Inheritance: The Beginning

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Cypress Inheritance: The Beginning is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Cypress Inheritance, LLC and was released on March 10, 2014. It received undefined reviews from critics.

Lorna Ritten, has learned of Alfred Cypress, her grandfather whom she has never known. She has always wanted to find out more about her family but it has been somewhat of a mystery. But she also learns of what she has inherited, of which she has no idea of just how important this actually is to her and others. Wanting to know more, this leads her into the beginning of a very unique situation. Rega…

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graphics6 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game features nice graphics and a mysterious atmosphere that enhances exploration.
Recent updates have improved some gameplay mechanics, such as ATV functionality and the ability to access multiple ATVs.
The game includes a unique persistence system where items and health do not regenerate automatically, adding a layer of strategy.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it nearly impossible to complete.
Gameplay mechanics are confusing, with poor AI behavior and a lack of stealth functionality.
There is a significant lack of communication from the developers regarding updates and fixes, leading to frustration among players.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice visuals and immersive exploration, others criticize the poor graphical quality and limited customization options. Additionally, many users report needing to lower graphic settings for smoother gameplay, indicating performance issues. Overall, the graphics seem to be a point of contention, with some finding them satisfactory and others deeming them subpar.
- “When I saw this game on sale, it caught my eye and seemed to have the elements I was looking for: nice graphics, exploration, a mysterious island, interesting gameplay (cause & effect).”
- “The game delivered on what I was expecting in terms of graphics and exploration.”
- “- nice graphics”
- “Expect to tone down your graphic settings for smooth gameplay.”
- “It is boring, pedantic, and predictable with poor graphics, controls that can't be reconfigured, almost no gameplay instructions that make sense... I could go on.”
- “It's crash prone (four in the very tiny amount of playtime I bothered with), has limited customizing options (including a tiny range of resolutions and no way to alter graphical quality), and the voice acting makes me wish I'd been born deaf.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its simplistic quest mechanics, which involve finding outposts and unlocking safes, leading to a repetitive and predictable experience. Many users report poor graphics, confusing controls, and a lack of meaningful gameplay instructions, resulting in frustrating performance issues. Overall, the game fails to deliver engaging or innovative gameplay, prompting reviewers to recommend alternative titles instead.
- “When I saw this game on sale, it caught my eye and seemed to have the elements I was looking for: nice graphics, exploration, a mysterious island, interesting gameplay (cause & effect).”
- “Expect to tone down your graphic settings for smooth gameplay.”
- “Bad textures, confusing and horrible gameplay, and extremely bad performance.”
- “It is boring, pedantic, and predictable with poor graphics, controls that can't be reconfigured, and almost no gameplay instructions that make sense... I could go on.”
- “The game consists of a simple quest mechanic - find 5 outposts, go inside them, and you will automatically get a code to open a safe box once you unlock the safe.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting poor performance even on high-end hardware like the RTX 4090. While the game's expansive size is commendable, it is marred by bugs, bad textures, and overall subpar gameplay, indicating that it is not fully polished and may hinder the series' future development.
- “On a 4090, 4K wasn't smooth maxed out; 2K was a little better, but 1080p maxed was the best performance on a 4090.”
- “They put a lot of work into the sheer size of the game, but it isn't fully baked yet, and these bugs and performance issues really hurt the series if it ever is going to move forward in any way.”
- “They put a lot of work into the sheer size of the game, but it isn't fully baked yet, and these bugs/performance issues really hurt the series if it ever is going to move forward in any way.”
- “First, they seem to have ignored optimization completely.”
- “Bad textures, confusing and horrible gameplay, and extremely bad performance.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, primarily revolving around a repetitive quest mechanic that fails to deliver a compelling narrative. Players report minimal storytelling elements, with some even encountering abrupt endings that prematurely conclude the experience. Overall, the story feels underdeveloped and disconnected from the gameplay.
- “I was playing for the story and I never encountered any when I got to the island so far in playing.”
- “On top of that, for some reason if you don't skip the beginning part of the game...the story, there is a better than fifty-fifty chance you will see the island blown up and get the credits rolling through the screen.”
- “The game consists of a simple quest mechanic - find 5 outposts, go inside them and you will automatically get a code to open a safe box once you unlock the safe.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for being pleasant and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and captivating.”
- “The game creates a beautifully haunting atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The overall ambiance is rich and engaging, making every moment feel alive.”