DESORDRE : A Puzzle Game Adventure
- June 1, 2023
- SHK Interactive
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Desordre: A Puzzle Game Adventure" is a unique therapy simulation where you, as patient 689, explore captivating parallel worlds to solve complex puzzles and achieve healing. Utilize innovative mechanics such as the Portal Gun and time manipulation to overcome obstacles and uncover your therapeutic potential. This immersive experience offers infinite possibilities and a new dimension in puzzle-solving.
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and art style, showcasing advanced technologies like path tracing and Lumen.
- The parallel dimension mechanic adds a unique twist to the puzzle gameplay, reminiscent of Portal but with its own identity.
- Despite some bugs, the developer is responsive and actively updates the game, showing dedication to improving the player experience.
- The gameplay suffers from unresponsive controls and floaty movement, making platforming and puzzle-solving frustrating.
- Many players found the puzzles to be overly simplistic or poorly designed, leading to confusion and a lack of challenge.
- The game is plagued by performance issues and optimization problems, particularly for AMD GPUs, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics23 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their impressive quality and artistic style, often described as a visual treat and a showcase of advanced techniques like ray tracing. However, despite the aesthetic appeal, many reviewers note significant optimization issues, particularly for AMD GPUs, and some mention that the overall gameplay experience suffers due to unresponsive mechanics and level design flaws. Overall, while the visuals are a standout feature, they are accompanied by a mix of technical shortcomings and gameplay concerns.
“The graphics that this game provides you with are a real treat for the eyes.”
“If you make the surfaces reflective and enable path traced lighting, the graphics look next level.”
“As a tech demo that plays with light, this game and the art style are gorgeous.”
“A graphical showcase, yes, but it needs a lot of work on the level design end.”
“And despite its many graphical options, the optimization is absolutely terrible.”
“In my opinion, the graphics should be just as complex as the gameplay/story.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily inspired by Portal, featuring similar mechanics but introducing unique elements like parallel dimensions and time-slowing abilities. While some players appreciate the interesting puzzle design and the creative use of mechanics, others find the overall experience basic and lacking in depth compared to its predecessor. The game offers a mix of enjoyable and challenging puzzles, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more complex gameplay experience.
“I loved the mechanics and honestly I believe you could do something similar to what Portal did and have your second game build on these mechanics and add a deeper, more involved story to it.”
“The gameplay loop is interesting and is a unique take on the Portal mechanic.”
“Firstly, I really love the parallel worlds mechanic added to the concept of portals!”
“If you already played Portal, you will find nothing new here gameplay-wise.”
“I admit I bought it because of the visual effects of these static scenes, but the actual gameplay experience is terrible.”
“Here, both gameplay and the story are rather simple while also being just enough to enjoy the game.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered simplistic and underdeveloped, serving primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a driving force. While some players appreciate its uniqueness and the potential for deeper storytelling, many feel it lacks depth and fails to engage compared to more established titles like Portal. Overall, the narrative is seen as a missed opportunity to enhance the game's otherwise strong mechanics.
“I loved the mechanics and honestly I believe you could do something similar to what Portal did and have your second game build on these mechanics and add a deeper, more involved story to it.”
“I wish it were longer or had the story fleshed out a bit more, but it is pretty impressive for a solo developer regardless.”
“And although it's rather simplistic (and may look random at first), I find the story quite unique.”
“The story is bare-bones and serves as a setting for the world more than anything else and is pretty tropey for this genre—Superluminal and The Spectrum Retreat come to mind as far better versions of this premise, and with actually good endings.”
“The story does not go anywhere either.”
“Here, both gameplay and the story are rather simple while also being just enough to enjoy the game.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly on AMD GPUs, despite the impressive graphics and potential of the game. While some users report satisfactory performance with NVIDIA's DLSS on high settings, others experience stuttering and poor optimization overall, suggesting that the game may be better enjoyed once hardware limitations are addressed or if purchased on sale.
“Regarding graphics optimization, I think it's the only positive side of this game: being a ray tracing/path tracing demo.”
“Looks gorgeous with Unreal Engine 5, performance is perfectly fine with DLSS quality and max settings at 1080p on my 3060 Ti.”
“Game seems cool, and graphics are technically impressive, but it is incredibly poorly optimized for AMD GPUs.”
“High potential game but poorly optimized; many scaling technologies are present like AMD FSR and the like. Other features like ray tracing, etc., my GPU can't handle all this, so I'll keep this game when I get a more powerful GPU. All in all, seems entertaining; get it on sale.”
“And despite its many graphical options, the optimization is absolutely terrible.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive level design and captivating environments, reminiscent of Boneworks. Players appreciate the grand, beautifully crafted spaces and the combination of sound, game design, and humor, which together create a therapeutic and enjoyable experience.
“I really liked the level design and atmosphere!”
“My enjoyment far outweighed its downsides, and the atmosphere, sound, game design, voice acting, and humor all combine to make a truly therapeutic experience.”
“The atmosphere was great; I'm a sucker for those scenes in games where you enter a room and it's this huge, monolithic, beautiful space.”
“My enjoyment far outweighed its downsides, but the atmosphere felt lacking and didn't immerse me as much as I hoped.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing occasional micro freezes in the game, despite it running at the frame rate limit.
“Micro freezes occur frequently, even when the game is running at the FPS limit.”
“The game crashes unexpectedly, disrupting the overall experience.”
“I experience constant lag spikes that make gameplay frustrating.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been rated poorly for replayability, with users giving it a score of 2 out of 10, indicating a lack of incentive to play it multiple times.
“The game lacks any meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back; the experience feels the same every time.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered serviceable; while it is adequate and fits the gameplay, it does not leave a lasting impression or stand out in any significant way.
“The music is serviceable; it's fine but doesn't stand out.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a funny ending and an enjoyable maze segment, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience.
“The ending was funny; I won't spoil anything too much, but the maze part was a blast!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious situations that kept me laughing.”
“I loved the witty dialogue and the absurd scenarios that made every moment enjoyable.”
