Disjunction
- January 27, 2021
- Ape Tribe Games
Disjunction might be the Cyberpunk game we’ve all been waiting for.
Disjunction is a single-player shooter game with an intriguing story set in 2048 New York, where the city is in disarray due to the spread of a dangerous drug and the arrest of a community leader. The game features perfect mechanics, offering challenging stealth-action gameplay that lets you choose your playstyle, from brutal combat to silent takedowns. With ingenious music and a reactive story where your actions have real consequences, Disjunction promises an intense and immersive experience.
Reviews
- The game features a strong cyberpunk aesthetic with great visuals and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
- Disjunction offers a variety of gameplay styles through three distinct characters, each with unique abilities, allowing for different approaches to missions.
- The story, while not groundbreaking, is well-written and provides a mature narrative that engages players throughout the experience.
- The gameplay mechanics are often shallow and repetitive, with a lack of meaningful interaction with the environment and limited mission variety.
- The checkpoint system can be frustrating, as it forces players to replay large sections of levels after failure, which can lead to a tedious experience.
- Performance issues, such as low frame rates and bugs, detract from the overall enjoyment of the game, making it feel unpolished.
- story65 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-written and mature, set against a cyberpunk backdrop that evokes themes of corporate power and societal decay. While some players appreciate the depth and lore, others find it repetitive and lacking in variety, with a narrative that can feel shallow or overly reliant on exposition. Overall, the intertwining storylines of three characters add some intrigue, but many reviewers express a desire for a more engaging and varied gameplay experience to complement the narrative.
“Disjunction's story will perhaps not blow any minds, but it's well written and feels just right for the cyberpunk genre with its noir atmosphere and themes of corporations taking power away from the people.”
“The story was intriguing, with some great NYC references, and fun/witty dialogue options that had a lot more impact on the development of the story than I anticipated.”
“The story and setting are incredibly made and pair amazingly with the awesome art.”
“Honestly, the biggest strike I have against the game is the story.”
“The story just kind of throws you in and has a lot of names and locations that don't really mean anything, but I don't really think the story is the main focus of the game.”
“At some point I couldn't keep up with the story and lost interest.”
- gameplay50 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the solid stealth mechanics and character variety, while others criticize it for being simplistic and repetitive. While the game offers a satisfying blend of stealth and action, it often lacks depth and can feel shallow compared to more ambitious titles. Overall, it serves as a decent introduction to the stealth genre, but many players desire greater complexity and variety in gameplay.
“A neat little game with good stealth gameplay that feels different between the three playable characters, good level design, and (a bit unexpectedly) a good soundtrack.”
“The gameplay itself was generally satisfying, with satisfying thwoks from sneaky melee strikes and the visual information necessary to help you maintain stealth if you so desire.”
“Disjunction not only has an interesting narrative, but the gameplay is very addicting and you'll easily find yourself switching it up from time to time to fit different situations.”
“The gameplay is very boring and simple.”
“I didn't really like the gameplay and the level design, pretty basic and not very challenging.”
“But the gameplay is childish... the game consists of small levels divided into two floors each time with a save point located on each floor which you can use at any point but you can use it only once.”
- music23 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its atmospheric and fitting nature, particularly in relation to the cyberpunk theme. The soundtrack is described as dynamic, immersive, and enhancing the overall gameplay experience, with standout tracks that contribute to the game's ambiance and emotional depth. While some players noted a few less impressive tracks, the overall consensus is that the music significantly elevates the game's appeal.
“One of my favorite things about the game is the music.”
“Good stealth/action game with a heavy cyberpunk theme and great synth music.”
“The music is awesome and could be described as some kind of dark ambient, the pixel art graphics are fantastic though repetitive.”
“I also didn't love the music, although there were a few tracks that stood out.”
“A thumping soundtrack (and my new subwoofer) is all I need to get my wife crazy (not in a good sense), and this game delivers!”
“The soundtrack, I mean.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their stunning visuals and unique art style, particularly the pixel art that captures a grungy, cyberpunk aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate the smooth controls and the overall design, which enhances the immersive experience alongside the well-composed music. While some noted the repetitiveness of the pixel art, the overall consensus is that the graphics significantly contribute to the game's appeal.
“Putting the bad stuff aside, I have to mention the nice graphics, and (once again) the story, which is pretty well done, with quite some lore put into it.”
“The art style is also amazing - it made me a much bigger fan of pixel art than I already was.”
“The pixel art graphics are fantastic though repetitive.”
“And what can I say, I'm a total sucker for the grungy, cyberpunk pixelated aesthetic.”
“If you're looking for a cyberpunk game similar to games like Hotline Miami in terms of the art style, you should definitely consider picking this up.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate to high replayability, primarily driven by the opportunity to achieve different endings and collect all achievements. While some players may find it worthwhile to replay for completionist purposes, others may not feel compelled to revisit it extensively. Overall, the combination of varied outcomes and collectible goals enhances its replay value for dedicated players.
“It has a replay value because of that.”
“Everything combined gives it high replay value, and I'm definitely one of those people who will play it all over again to make sure I didn't miss anything.”
“Do not expect much replayability unless you absolutely want all achievements.”
“It gives you replay value to get different endings, I guess.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its fitting and relaxing soundtrack, vibrant cityscape art, and strong cyberpunk vibe. Reviewers appreciate the noir elements and well-crafted narrative that align with the themes of corporate power, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
“I liked the atmosphere, the cityscape art, and the soundtrack that I found very fitting and relaxing.”
“I really dug the cyberpunk vibe, atmospheric soundtrack, and dynamic gameplay across the three characters.”
“Disjunction's story may not blow any minds, but it's well written and feels just right for the cyberpunk genre with its noir atmosphere and themes of corporations taking power away from the people.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
“Despite the intriguing premise, the overall ambiance lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the intended immersive experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game suffers from terrible performance.”
“Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops.”
“The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, suggesting that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.
“It's kind of tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
“I find the grinding to be a major chore rather than fun.”
Critic Reviews
Disjunction Review
Overall, the mixture of multiple genres is nearly pulled off well, but the difficulty gums the gears up on Disjunction’s gameplay just a bit. If there were fewer enemies and more push forward then I think this game excels beyond expectations. As it stands with the gameplay, you’re getting an interesting mix that tells a good story, but can only go as far as you can take it with the difficulty pushing back so hard at times.
75%Disjunction review
A compelling story and speedy stealth make up for Disjunction's less even moments.
72%Disjunction Review – Cyber without the punk
Disjunction has all the right ingredients, but it just fails to really do anything interesting with them.
70%