Disoriented
- November 21, 2016
- BrickCream
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Disoriented" is a single-player puzzle game featuring 30 unique levels that progress from easy to very hard. The game offers excellent mechanics, including the ability to switch camera angles for better puzzle views and set your own checkpoints. Its wonderful visuals provide a captivating backdrop to challenge your problem-solving skills.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Disoriented offers a unique and engaging puzzle experience that challenges players' spatial awareness and problem-solving skills.
- The minimalist graphics and calming soundtrack create a soothing atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
- The game features a good learning curve, with early levels introducing mechanics that become increasingly complex and rewarding.
- The lack of a save system means players must complete the game in one sitting, which can be frustrating for those seeking to enjoy it at a leisurely pace.
- Many players experience motion sickness due to the disorienting mechanics and visual design, making it difficult for some to play for extended periods.
- The puzzles can sometimes feel overly convoluted or reliant on trial-and-error, leading to a lack of satisfaction upon completion.
- gameplay88 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a gravity mechanic that allows players to manipulate their environment through simple actions like walking, rotating stairs, and using switches, resulting in a series of 30 puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty. While the mechanics are easy to grasp, they can become tiresome and occasionally confusing, leading to a reliance on guesswork rather than clever problem-solving. Overall, the game offers a short but engaging experience, with a unique approach to 3D puzzle design that may leave some players feeling disoriented.
“The game provides a solid 4 hours of engaging gameplay.”
“It's a good puzzle game with some interesting mechanics.”
“This is an excellent 3D puzzle game that takes simple mechanics and makes use of them in mind-bending ways.”
“Closing and reopening the app seems to fix this, but when you add sudden frame drops (down to maybe ~10fps) to the already vertigo-inducing gameplay, it's liable to make even the usually most comfortable players a little physically ill.”
“I found because the mechanics were not intuitive or comprehensible it was not challenging in the same sense that solving a puzzle or navigating a maze is once you find the solution; rather than being clever, winning usually involves guesswork or a process of deduction.”
“The gameplay to myself feels lacking further challenge or purpose, despite the puzzles growing gradually more tricky and the aim of each stage being clear.”
- graphics60 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic, minimalist style that some players appreciate for its effectiveness in creating a calm atmosphere, while others criticize it as lazy and reminiscent of early 1990s 3D games. Despite the lack of resolution options and textures, many find the clean art style complements the unique puzzles well, although it may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the visuals are described as both charming and functional, enhancing the gameplay experience without overwhelming the player.
“The clean art style and subtle soundtrack added to the calm atmosphere of walking across the bizarre geometry!”
“I really like the minimalist graphics, the ease of motion and camera control, and the challenging play.”
“The visuals need no further elaboration: they're gorgeous and minimalist: almost zen.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
“The visuals are eh.”
- music32 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the calming and ambient soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, while others criticize the lack of variety and presence of music, suggesting it can lead to a dull experience. Many found the minimalistic and subtle sound design effective for puzzle-solving, though some felt that additional background music would improve engagement. Overall, the soundtrack is described as peaceful and relaxing, contributing positively to the game's ambiance despite its simplicity.
“The clean art style and subtle soundtrack added to the calm atmosphere of walking across the bizarre geometry!”
“The music is airy and relaxing, and the graphics are very simple but effective.”
“As is though, I found the game's soundtrack to be peaceful and calming, especially in those moments when I truly was disoriented and in need of unperturbed thought.”
“I see the potential in this game but there is no music and no color.”
“Sadly that's all the game has going for it and it didn't do much with the idea; there's no music and little color in this game to help make solving the puzzle fun, and a bland, blank world to do sadly little in.”
“- I think it is better to add background music in the game or it will be boring finding a way out in silence.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as calming and zen-like, enhanced by minimalistic graphics that complement the unique and challenging puzzles. Players appreciate the soothing ambiance and great interface, which contribute to an enjoyable and relaxing gameplay experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a significant highlight, making it a great choice for those seeking a tranquil puzzle-solving environment.
“The soothing atmosphere and great interface make it highly enjoyable to play.”
“It all contributes to a very calming, zen-like atmosphere.”
“This is a good orientation puzzle type of game. I got stumped 2 times where I had figured out the main majority of the puzzle, but the last detail skipped my mind. It is very minimalistic, but it has a decent atmosphere nonetheless.”
“In particular, the atmosphere is very similar, making use of minimalistic graphics that combine exceptionally with the puzzles.”
“It may not have all the quirks that Antichamber had, but the levels are unique and challenging while the ambiance/art style provides a similarly relaxing atmosphere.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and plot, with many players expressing disappointment over the absence of a meaningful narrative. While some find enjoyment in the gameplay mechanics, such as watering plants, the overall consensus suggests that the game would benefit from a more engaging story or purpose.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There is no plot to this game whatsoever.”
“As some other reviewers have noted, it may benefit from deeper elements, something approaching a story, purpose, or meaning.”
“There is no story, but I like watering the plants :)”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a mixed emotional experience, with some feeling disoriented and frustrated, while others find a thrill in the game's mechanics that allow for a sense of rule-breaking. Despite the potential for emotional engagement, a significant number of players abandon the game early, indicating a disconnect between the intended emotional impact and player experience.
“Definitely made me feel disoriented, but not in a good way.”
“I'm pretty sure that I never actually deviated from intended solutions, but making precarious drops and touching buttons around corners gave a nice tingly feeling of maybe breaking the rules of the game.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
While the game boasts superb performance and load times, users report significant CPU usage issues after extended play, leading to unplayability. Despite these optimization concerns, the game is praised for its ability to run on lower-end systems, suggesting a commendable effort by the developers, especially considering it was likely built in Unity.
“Performance and load times are superb, and it should hopefully run on just about any potato.”
“There seems to be some sort of optimization issue: when I run the game for a while (not sure if it has more to do with the time I leave it running or the number of levels I go through), it eventually starts using up so much CPU that it becomes almost unplayable.”
“I'm assuming this game was made in Unity, which I've heard is horrendous when it comes to performance, so props to the developer on that!”
- replayability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features 30 levels with a well-designed difficulty progression, but many players find it lacks significant replayability, as there is little incentive to replay completed levels. While speedrunning may offer some challenge, the overall experience suggests that it is best enjoyed at a discounted price or as part of a bundle.
“Just, it lacks replayability - once you complete a level, you're not that tempted to replay everything over again.”
“There's no real replay value in this unless you want to speed run it for some reason, but this is a game you'll need some time to dig into--and it's worth it once you do.”
“The game offers only 30 levels that have an awesome difficulty progression, though it can be a downside regarding the potential replayability of the game itself and its duration - hence I suggest you buy it on discount or in a bundle.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is generally stable and not plagued by significant bugs, though some users noted occasional issues. While it doesn't appear to have major technical flaws, the gameplay experience is considered mediocre, with some finding the puzzles uninspired.
“The puzzles were bland and it was buggy.”
“It's not a bad game; it's not buggy or looks bad, but there are better games to fill your time.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and engaging, particularly when using a mouse and keyboard. The comedic elements contribute to a pleasant gaming experience, although there are doubts about the effectiveness of controller support.
“Playing with mouse and keyboard is really pleasant and funny. I can't comment on the partial controller support, but I can't imagine this game being played without a keyboard.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be relatively easy but often tedious, leading to a sense of disorientation. Despite this, many still appreciate the overall experience.
“This is not difficult, but it can be tedious; it's still nice, and yes, you will feel 'disoriented'.”
