Cypress Inheritance: The Beginning
- March 10, 2014
- Cypress Inheritance, LLC
- 72h median play time
Get on SteamLorna 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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Reviews
- The game features nice graphics and a mysterious atmosphere that enhances exploration.
- Recent updates have improved some gameplay mechanics, such as ATV functionality and bug fixes.
- The game offers a unique persistence system where items and health management are retained throughout the playthrough.
- The game suffers from severe optimization issues, resulting in poor performance even on high-end systems.
- Many gameplay mechanics are broken or confusing, including bugs that prevent progress and inconsistent enemy behavior.
- The game lacks clear instructions and a coherent map, making it difficult for players to understand objectives and navigate the environment.
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice visuals and exploration elements, others criticize the outdated graphics quality and high system requirements that hinder smooth gameplay. Additionally, there are complaints about limited customization options and performance issues, despite some updates aimed at improving graphical settings. Overall, the game's visual appeal seems to fall short for many, especially given its demands on hardware.
“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, and almost no gameplay instructions that make sense... I could go on.”
“The game is hardly on the bleeding edge of graphical fidelity, looking like a title from over 5 years ago, yet demands absurdly high computer specifications to show off this low-res mess.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues even on high-end hardware like the RTX 4090. Despite updates introducing additional graphics settings, these have failed to improve performance, leading to complaints about bad textures and overall gameplay experience. Many feel that the game's size and ambition are undermined by its lack of polish and optimization.
“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 is ever 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.”
“The game’s first issue is its terrible optimization.”
“There was an update for the game with some extra graphics settings, but they did nothing to help the performance.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with players criticizing its simplistic quest mechanics and lack of engaging elements, leading to a boring and predictable experience. Many users reported poor graphics, confusing controls, and performance issues, suggesting that the game fails to deliver on its promised exploration and interesting gameplay. Overall, it appears that players recommend seeking alternatives for a more satisfying gaming experience.
“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, and interesting gameplay (cause and effect).”
“Expect to tone down your graphic settings for smooth gameplay.”
“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.”
“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.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and largely revolves around a straightforward quest mechanic, with players tasked to find outposts and unlock safes. Many users report a lack of engaging narrative, with some even experiencing abrupt endings that cut off any potential story development. Overall, the narrative feels underdeveloped and fails to provide a compelling experience.
“I've played the first mission where I walked inside a cave after escaping from my cell and found only two guards (some sort of robotic armored knights) that I easily avoided because I had a cloak device that made me invisible.”
“On top of that, if you don't skip the beginning part of the game, there is a better than fifty-fifty chance you will see the island blown up and get the credits rolling through the screen.”
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game lacks an emotional connection, with many expressing a disinterest in returning to the island due to the absence of compelling narrative or character engagement.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as pleasant and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience.
