Dissonance

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Dissonance is a single player casual role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by TeamResonance and was released on April 27, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Dissonance is a top-down 3rd person adventure game. Players will encounter supernatural anomalies and creatures. Find and use specialized gadgets to aid you in your journey. Explore the abandoned research facility and reveal the secret of the organization that sent you here.

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Single-Player

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Very enjoyable and fun gameplay, especially for a free game.
Great visuals and atmosphere, reminiscent of SCP themes.
Interesting mechanics and boss fights that add to the overall experience.

Significant performance issues, including high CPU and GPU usage leading to lag.
Gameplay can be confusing at times, particularly during boss fights with unclear mechanics.
Short playtime and lack of polish in certain areas, such as controls and text readability.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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38%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of interesting and simple mechanics that enhance the overall experience, with players appreciating the level design and environmental variety. While some users noted performance issues and a lack of depth, many found the mechanics engaging and the exploration rewarding, particularly in relation to the story and boss encounters. Overall, the game offers a polished experience with a satisfying blend of challenge and creativity, despite its short duration.
- “Fantastic experience, short but lots of passion put into the gameplay and presentation.”
- “The level designs are great with its many different environments (sunny/nighttime vs snowy, dark indoors vs bright outdoors), the creatures and the bosses are fun to deal with, and I found the mechanics to be fairly easy to understand.”
- “Extremely polished experience with straightforward, refined mechanics, a cool SCP-inspired narrative wrapper, and great visuals.”
- “This game is pretty lackluster; the music, the gameplay, the ending twist... 100% GPU utilization and it stuttered, no VSync option either.”
- “I did not really understand it, and the gameplay is nothing special, but hey, it's free, took under an hour, and looked good.”
- “And some gameplay mechanics could be polished for a better experience.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
48%
12%
The game features a short, SCP-inspired story that is engaging and atmospheric, with players encouraged to explore and collect lore notes to fully understand the narrative. While the gameplay is linear, the story is well-crafted and immersive, offering a mix of mystery and adventure that keeps players invested, despite some moments of confusion. Overall, it is praised for its thoughtful recreation of the genre and leaves players eager for more content.
- “Game play is fairly linear with collectible lore notes around the place giving you insight into the story as well as the character's dialogue.”
- “It's story and atmosphere lifts it to incredible levels.”
- “As you can see it's a SCP concept-based game but with its own backstory; you were summoned to investigate the anomalies in an 'abandoned' research facility.”
- “A strange little game that tells a short SCP-like story.”
- “Neat little spooky story type feel of a game, reading the notes is a must to understand what's going on, so if you don't like that then skip this.”
- “As you can see, it's an SCP concept-based game but with its own backstory; you were summoned to investigate anomalies in an 'abandoned' research facility.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
9%
8%
Overall, the graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, with many users highlighting the fantastic visuals and polished experience. While some mention minor issues like FPS drops in specific locations, the consensus is that the graphics are solid and contribute positively to the overall gameplay experience.
- “For a free game, this experience is well put together and has brilliant visuals coupled with an interesting plot.”
- “Extremely polished experience with straightforward, refined mechanics, a cool SCP-inspired narrative wrapper, and great visuals.”
- “This game runs very smoothly and I find the graphics amazing.”
- “An additional downside is the graphics; while the game looks decent in the snowy location, I experienced a significant FPS drop.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
38%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its ability to enhance the storytelling and build suspense, particularly in the context of its thriller elements. However, some reviewers noted issues with frame rate and sound design, suggesting that these aspects could be improved to elevate the overall experience. While the atmosphere is strong initially, there are concerns that it diminishes towards the end, indicating a desire for a more intense and immersive environment throughout the gameplay.
- “It's story and atmosphere lifts it to incredible levels.”
- “Dissonance is an atmospheric thriller that builds suspense while searching for your missing brother.”
- “The game knows its tone and style and the atmosphere it builds does everything, amazingly well, to add to that vision.”
- “If they were to make this game longer, I would like to see the atmosphere and environment become more intense and suspenseful as the game progresses.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with players experiencing significant performance issues, including low frame rates (20-60 fps) even on the lowest settings, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience. Despite interesting mechanics, the persistent performance problems have led to frustration and difficulty in completing the game.
- “The gameplay mechanics were interesting, but performance issues accumulated, making it difficult for me to finish the game.”
- “The only issue I have is performance; I experienced low FPS. Please fix this and consider making more games like this, including multiplayer!”
- “The game does have major performance issues, with my PC struggling at the lowest settings for some reason, and the frame rate still dropping.”
- “Performance is really bad; depending on the level, I had 20-60 fps with a Ryzen 5 5600 and RX 5600 XT.”
- “The only issue I have is performance; I got low fps. Please fix this and make more games like this, including multiplayer!”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's stability is compromised by lag, bugs, and glitches, particularly during object interactions and enemy encounters. Issues such as objects behaving erratically and visual effects glitches with the gravity gun detract from the overall experience. Additionally, players express frustration with achievement-related glitches.
- “I experienced glitches during certain parts where objects would slingshot around as if they were on bungee cords, and there was also a noticeable problem with clipping, which made object interaction and enemy conflict needlessly tricky to respond to at times.”
- “Just a bit laggy and buggy.”
- “There are some VFX glitches with the gravity gun after the object you're holding gets destroyed by mobs.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game has received praise for being captivating and beautifully complementing the dark themes and scenarios, drawing players into the experience. However, some users find the overall musical aspect to be overshadowed by technical issues and a lackluster gameplay experience.
- “I'm barely into this brief game, so I'll be back, but the soundtrack alone is absolutely perfect and draws me in.”
- “Beautiful game, the dark-themed scenarios and history combine perfectly with the music.”
- “This game is pretty lackluster; the music, the gameplay, and the ending twist all fall flat.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the tension created during boss encounters, where players must navigate the risk of triggering powerful attacks based on their actions, adding a layer of intensity and urgency to the gameplay experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players found the humor in the game to be effective, particularly highlighting a comedic moment involving the use of a magnet to open a metal door, which added a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
- “One mechanical outcome that was hilarious was from using the magnet to open a metal door.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I loved the absurd situations the characters found themselves in; it added a delightful layer of humor.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”