Detached: Non-VR Edition
- July 24, 2018
- Anshar Studios
Get on SteamDetached, a suspenseful interstellar duel that demands tactics and skill to survive, is now available in a non-VR version! Separated from your unit, you must make smart decisions and race to safety in this visceral exploration of deep space. Strap yourself into your EVA spacesuit for thrilling gameplay and fight for victory in cross-platform PvP mode!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and an immersive space environment.
- The gameplay offers an interesting zero-G experience and unique puzzles.
- The music and sound design contribute positively to the atmosphere of the game.
- The controls are extremely difficult to manage, making the game frustrating to play.
- There is no option to customize key bindings, which limits accessibility for players.
- The game is reportedly unplayable for many users due to technical issues and performance problems.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being visually appealing and well-optimized, contributing to an immersive atmosphere of loneliness in space. However, some users feel that the visuals are undermined by poor control mechanics, suggesting that a balance between graphics and gameplay is essential for a satisfying experience.
“Great looking and well optimized graphics and nice sounds, creating a feeling of loneliness in empty space.”
“The visuals are very good.”
“Would be a cool game with stunning visuals if this was not an issue.”
“A zero-g adventure FPS should be a no-brainer slam dunk, but the ham-fisted delivery here ruins the hard work that went into the theme and visuals.”
“I would try again if the developers made customizable controls a thing, since the graphics at least felt kind of decent, judging by the tutorial room I couldn't get out of.”
“But I'd rather have bad visuals with playable controls.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by high energy and visually appealing environments, but suffers from repetitive tasks and an aimless storyline that detracts from the overall experience. While there are moments of interesting mechanics, the lack of depth and variety leads to boredom after extended play.
“High octane gameplay.”
“Beautiful space, interesting gameplay; however, after a dozen or so minutes of continuous opening of the door, the gameplay gets boring.”
“A combination of controls, video performance, and gameplay in 2D/3D is what fails here.”
“The storyline is aimless (go here, do this, start this generator, turn off these lights, activate this pod... for no reason) and the gameplay is still wacky as anything.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's storyline is criticized for being aimless and lacking coherence, with players feeling disconnected from the objectives. However, some appreciate the short FPS narrative, despite its hidden elements that complicate progression. Overall, the story seems to be a mixed bag, with both charm and frustration.
“I would love to recommend this game; it's quite a nice, short FPS story.”
“The storyline is aimless, consisting of tasks like going here, doing this, starting this generator, turning off these lights, and activating this pod... all for no reason, while the gameplay remains chaotic.”
“The story progression is hindered by elements that are hidden away and difficult to find.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with some users noting that while the graphics are visually appealing and well-optimized, the controls and overall gameplay experience in both 2D and 3D suffer, leading to a lack of cohesion.
“Great looking and well-optimized graphics, along with nice sounds, create a feeling of loneliness in empty space.”
“The combination of controls, video performance, and gameplay in 2D/3D is where this game falls short.”
“The optimization is severely lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
“Performance issues make it difficult to enjoy the game, as it often lags and stutters.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised as pleasant and noteworthy, contributing positively to the overall experience, despite the game's other shortcomings. Some reviewers highlight the quality of the music as a standout feature, even if they rate the game poorly overall.
“Pleasant and worth attention thanks to the awesome music!”
“After trying it again with a controller this time, it seemed more responsive... still, all I'm going to give it is a 2/10. The voice acting is good, and the music's quite nice... but I still would only want to get out now after seeing how bad a game can be.”
