Diastone: Memories
- December 11, 2018
- Souluted Games
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere that can be genuinely scary at times.
- The graphics are visually stunning, creating an immersive experience.
- The developers have shown responsiveness to player feedback, which is a positive sign.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including unresponsive controls and progression issues.
- Many players feel the game is unfinished and lacks sufficient content, leading to frustration.
- The game is marketed as a finished chapter but is actually a demo, leaving players feeling misled.
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story progression in the game is criticized for being illogical and overly reliant on scripted events, with minimal environmental storytelling and a lack of unique details. While it begins with potential for a psychological narrative, it ultimately devolves into a simplistic and unengaging experience.
“Novelty, impression, and story are well integrated in the game.”
“It is impossible to trigger any of the necessary story progression events in a logical manner.”
“To receive a story, you have to walk on a scripted scene and do some usual things like opening doors and holding a lantern.”
“Diastone starts with something like a psychological story but ends just with a screamer.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is currently considered unfinished, indicating that there may be significant improvements or additions needed before it reaches its full potential. Users have rated the gameplay a 4, suggesting a mixed or below-average experience at this stage.
“The gameplay feels incomplete and lacks polish.”
“The mechanics are clunky and don't flow well together.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the overall gameplay experience.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that they look good overall; however, there are some issues that detract from the experience. The average rating for the graphics is a 6 out of 10.
“The overall graphics look pretty good, but there are some issues.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with many users noting its effectiveness in creating tension and fear, complemented by decent voice acting. Overall, it contributes significantly to the immersive experience, enhancing the gameplay.
“It creates an atmosphere and even has some decent voice acting.”
“On one hand, the atmosphere is really good, and there were definitely a few times that I got really scared.”
“The game itself is actually pretty good, and the atmosphere is on point.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game generally receives a score of 7, but some users have reported issues, such as music bugs occurring in brightly lit areas.
“I eventually ran into an issue where I entered a room (with a very bright light) and the music bugged out.”
