Divergence

About

Explore a mysterious island with the help of a time manipulation device. Rewind and diverge from your current timeline to combat the ancient guardians and discover the secrets behind Titans.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique 'divergence' mechanic that adds an interesting twist to combat.
It's a fun and engaging experience that can be completed in about an hour, making it a good way to pass the time.
The art design and voice acting are well done, contributing to an enjoyable overall atmosphere.

The game suffers from several bugs, including a game-breaking glitch and various graphical issues.
Controls are poorly optimized for keyboard and mouse, making gameplay frustrating for players accustomed to that setup.
The game is very short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are marred by significant issues, including game-breaking bugs and numerous graphical glitches such as invisible walls and objects lacking physical presence. While the art style is appreciated, these technical problems detract from the overall experience and hinder gameplay progression.
- “+ the graphical art style”
- “+ the graphical art style”
- “I cannot give this game a higher score as it has one game-breaking bug and one graphical bug occurring simultaneously that could easily happen by mistake.”
- “The graphical bug is caused by the divergent tutorial where a bunch of unexplained missiles fire at you. If they kill the divergent clone, it gives a yellow screen that doesn't go away until you die, causing a second bug where you can no longer use the divergent power-up, soft-locking the part where you need to rebuild the structure to progress.”
- “There are also lots of graphical glitches, including invisible walls where it seems obvious that you should be able to jump, as well as objects that seem to have no mass, causing you to phase right through them.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique divergence mechanic that allows players to manipulate time and clone their actions, adding an interesting layer to the shooting experience. However, the overheat mechanic for the gun can be frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While the game offers a fun and engaging hour of play, some players desire more depth in the story and gameplay elements.
- “It's a fun little shooter game with a nice 'diverge' mechanic that only takes about an hour to play through.”
- “Fun little student game with an interesting art direction, voice acting, and a decent shot at a differentiating mechanic.”
- “I really disliked the overheat mechanic on the gun - it was irritating to constantly stop shooting to manage the heat.”
- “Though if I were to score this game out of 10, it would probably be a 5-6/10. It is a decent little story put together, but I personally want more story or possibly a second game. It had a unique mechanic with one type of drone where if you shoot the guns off, it would make it easier to deal with.”
- “The divergence mechanic basically takes the player and any enemies back to where they were a few seconds ago and spawns a clone of you that will repeat the inputs you did in the now 'diverged' timeline.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences notable stability issues, including frequent glitches, invisible walls, and objects that players can pass through without interaction. While some users have found workarounds for specific bugs, these issues detract from the overall experience, though many still recommend the game if future updates address the stability problems.
- “I found a way to avoid the compounding glitches: shoot the door from far back so the missiles do not hit the divergent clone, thus preventing it from occurring in the first place.”
- “Also, there are lots of graphical glitches, invisible walls where it seems obvious that you should be able to jump, as well as objects that seem to have no mass, as you phase right through them.”
- “All in all, it was a good game, and even with the glitches, it's better than a lot of games out there. I would recommend it 100% if they ever decided to fix that bug.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The story is described as decent but lacking depth, leaving some players wanting more narrative content or a sequel. While it features a unique gameplay mechanic involving drones, the overall plot remains unclear to many, resulting in mixed feelings about its effectiveness.
- “It is a decent little story put together; personally, I kind of want more story or possibly a second game.”
- “Though if I were to score this game out of 10, it would probably be a 5-6/10. It is a decent little story put together, but personally, I kind of want more story or possibly a second game.”
- “And I still have no idea what it's about, story-wise.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for its awkward controls and gunplay when using a keyboard and mouse, particularly in a third-person shooter context. Additionally, players have reported significant performance issues, including stuttering during asset loading, even on SSDs.
- “Weird controls and gunplay with keyboard/mouse (why make a third-person shooter optimized for controllers, wtf?).”
- “Performance was really stuttering when loading in new assets, even on an SSD.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, with users describing it as "ok." It may not stand out significantly but serves its purpose without detracting from the overall experience.