DelayedSun
- December 2, 2021
- StewardMelvinTang
Get on Steam"DelayedSun" is a third-person shooter survival horror game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players control Melvin, who must rescue his kidnapped friend Elisa from a remote island full of zombies. The game features immersive gameplay, realistic combat and environments, an inventory and crafting system, and a stunning storyline. Can Melvin survive and bring Elisa home?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is surprisingly fun and offers a good experience for its low price, especially considering it was developed by a young indie developer.
- There are many mechanics and crafting elements that add depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate challenges.
- The developer has shown a commitment to improving the game by listening to player feedback and fixing bugs in previous versions.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs, including crashes, poor optimization, and issues with enemy AI and pathing, which significantly hinder the experience.
- Voice acting is subpar, often sounding robotic, and the overall graphics and animations are considered clunky and unpolished.
- Many players have reported frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as forced camera angles and unclear objectives, leading to a lack of direction and enjoyment.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration; while some players appreciate the variety of mechanics and overall fun, others criticize the reliance on keyboard and mouse for inventory management and the repetitive cutscenes that disrupt the experience. Additionally, there are mentions of bugs that need addressing, indicating that the game still requires further development.
“I'm having a great time with the game in terms of gameplay and there are many mechanics.”
“Although there is still much to develop and the gameplay mechanics have some bugs, overall it's recommended to support local games.”
“It's bad enough that frustrating mechanics get me killed; I shouldn't have to sit through the same cutscene each time on top of that.”
“The inventory, menu, and most anything outside of gameplay require the use of keyboard and mouse.”
“Although there is still much to develop and the gameplay mechanics are quite buggy, it is overall recommended to support local games.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story, while featuring a standard "save the girl" narrative, is praised for its potential and depth, bolstered by voice acting. However, many users express frustration with technical issues that hinder gameplay, leading to concerns about the game's overall execution and legitimacy. Despite these criticisms, there is optimism for improvements in the future.
“Good luck devs! This is all constructive criticism; the game idea and story are brilliant, and I can't wait to see it fixed up a bit!”
“It's got a story and voice acting.”
“I know it's your standard 'save the girl' story, but it still helps add even more depth!”
“Broken mess; you start off hearing a story, but once you load in, you're stuck in drone mode. There is no game. I think it's a scam of some sort.”
“It's got a story and voice acting, but it doesn't deliver on the potential.”
“I know it's your standard 'save the girl' story, but it feels clichéd and lacks originality.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received largely negative feedback, with users noting that the settings appear ineffective and do not improve the overall visual quality. Issues such as enemies warping and a lack of sound further detract from the experience, leading to a consensus that the graphics are mediocre at best.
“No graphic setting fixes this issue either.”
“In fact, it really doesn't seem like the graphic settings do anything at all.”
“Enemies warp out of the floor, sometimes they don't make any noise; graphics are mediocre, puzzles are mediocre.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has experienced stability issues, including freezing on a black screen during Steam VR loading. However, the developer has actively addressed many bugs and glitches reported by players in the demo version.
“The game also loads SteamVR and sometimes freezes on a black screen that never loads the game.”
“The game also loads SteamVR and sometimes freezes on a black screen that never loads the game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, reflecting its low-budget indie development. Reviewers agree that it requires substantial improvements to enhance performance.
“This is a low-budget indie developed third-person shooter with poor optimization that needs a lot more work.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by technical issues, specifically the mismatched fire hitbox, which leads to frustrating experiences where players feel unfairly punished by the game's mechanics. This inconsistency can detract from immersion and emotional engagement.
