Drizzlepath: Glass
- February 14, 2017
- Tonguç Bodur
Get on Steam"Drizzlepath: Glass" is a first-person exploration game that takes players through a mystical, dream-like world. The game features a wordless narrative, with players piecing together the story through observation and interaction with the environment. With a focus on atmosphere and exploration, "Drizzlepath: Glass" encourages players to take their time and soak in the surreal surroundings.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Beautiful nature and landscapes with great graphics.
- Engaging and atmospheric music that enhances the experience.
- The story has intriguing elements and a surprising twist.
- Gameplay is mostly tedious with long stretches of walking and little interaction.
- The narrative is disjointed and poorly written, making it hard to follow.
- There are numerous bugs, including invisible walls and issues with character movement.
- story104 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it semi-interesting and emotionally engaging, particularly due to its themes of death and grief, while others criticize it for being vague, disjointed, and poorly written. Although there are moments of intrigue and a surprising twist, many feel that the narrative is overshadowed by the walking simulator format, leading to a lack of depth and coherence. Overall, while the visuals and atmosphere are praised, the storytelling often leaves players wanting more clarity and substance.
“A splendid psychological and emotional game, with very good graphics and a surprising alliance between gameplay and story.”
“Drizzlepath: Glass takes on the topic of death, grief, and mourning, and while I won't spoil the story here, I will say that there were some pretty cool twists and turns that will keep you interested and also provide at least two distinct "oh wow" moments as well.”
“The story is quite captivating with a twist.”
“The story is vague and too disjointed to really be coherent at all.”
“There is not enough story or gameplay for me to recommend this game, and I think I will forever be grumpy about her 'choice' of footwear...”
“All in all, it's just a few hours of walking through the grass with little to no storytelling.”
- graphics52 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful and realistic environmental visuals, while others criticize the overall graphical quality and performance issues, including bugs and lackluster details. Many players appreciate the atmospheric design, but feel that the graphics could be improved, especially in terms of interactivity and higher resolution options. Overall, while there are standout moments, the graphics are often seen as inconsistent and not fully realized.
“The graphics are nice, dreamy, and realistic at the same time.”
“The graphics in Drizzlepath: Glass are a nice example of how a person can really refine the Unreal Engine to craft a beautiful game.”
“Graphics are amazing and the story isn't bad either.”
“The graphics aren't much to talk about.”
“The game also has a lot of graphical bugs, mainly graphical bugs with trees and random splashes of water from miles away.”
“This offering is really a tech demo showing some 'reasonable' graphics, but aside from that, it is almost completely empty of content; there is literally nothing to do, or see, or read, or listen to.”
- music38 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many noting its relaxing and sometimes sinister tones that fit the mood of various environments. However, some players find the soundtrack to be repetitive and out of place at times, suggesting that while the music is good, it could benefit from more variety. Overall, it contributes positively to the immersive experience of the walking simulator.
“Wonderful music.”
“The music is actually nice, fits the actual mood, relaxing when needed and sinister when you explore spooky areas, adds to the tension.”
“Only real good thing about this ws; is the sound assets that's been used and especially the music.”
“I'm not sure who recorded this soundtrack, but the guitar pieces in particular were masterful.”
“Everything about this game not only engages the player, but also serves as a clear demonstration that all involved parties have advanced their craft and continue to refine their abilities when it comes to video game development, story, acting, music, etc...”
- gameplay34 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Drizzlepath: Glass" is primarily a walking simulator, offering beautiful scenery and atmospheric music, but is criticized for its lack of depth and engaging content, with many moments feeling tedious or underwhelming. While some players appreciate the simple tasks and puzzles that provide a degree of interactivity, others find the gameplay shallow and unfulfilling, likening it to a "kiddie pool" in terms of depth. Overall, the game showcases impressive graphics and a modern tone, but fails to deliver a compelling gameplay experience.
“It is a walking simulator, so you can expect gorgeous scenery, great music, and atmospheric gameplay from Glass, similarly to the previous entries made by Tonguç Bodur.”
“Brief, but beautiful and relaxing gameplay is all that Glass can offer.”
“The gameplay in Drizzlepath: Glass is completely tight and responsive.”
“This is a yawnworthy walk through forest clearings, livened up by one actual moment of gameplay and three sections that I'm generous enough to say are also gameplay.”
“The gameplay is about as deep as a kiddie pool, and that's coming from a hog addict.”
“There is not enough story or gameplay for me to recommend this game, and I think I will forever be grumpy about her 'choice' of footwear...”
- atmosphere16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its beautiful visuals and a blend of relaxing and disturbing elements, creating an immersive experience typical of walking simulators. Players appreciate the stunning scenery and atmospheric music, although some express frustration with navigation issues that detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the unique atmosphere and engaging story are highlighted as key strengths.
“Short game with some beautiful atmospheric views.”
“It is a fact that the game is basically a walk, but with a unique atmosphere, a cool story, and beautiful graphics!”
“It is a walking simulator, so you can expect gorgeous scenery, great music, and atmospheric gameplay.”
“One thing that sort of messed up the atmosphere I was in was the animals walking/running around.”
“I love games like this, when it's all about the surroundings and the atmosphere, but I found myself wandering off to the edge of the map several times because there is no real clear path to follow. I got as far as the third chapter and ended up quitting because I was going in circles trying to find where the next checkpoint was. So maybe that's something to work on; I'm still hoping to finish it to find out the story's end.”
“+ the atmosphere (both relaxing and disturbing)”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its quirky references and absurd moments, such as the amusing portrayal of a dancing corpse. Players appreciate the dedication of the voice actor, who maintains character despite the script's broken English and overall ridiculousness, adding to the comedic effect.
“It's funny to hear the professional voice actor staying in character despite the broken English and ridiculousness of the script.”
“The only funny thing in this whole thing was the dancing corpse.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its optimization and beautiful environments, showing significant improvement in performance compared to previous titles in the Drizzlepath series. While the screen performance may not be outstanding, it is still visually appealing, though the graphics remain relatively unchanged.
“Very well optimized and beautiful environments.”
“Its screen performance may not be superb, but it is still gorgeous.”
“Performance-wise, compared to the past Drizzlepath games, it is much better, but the graphics feel more or less the same.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be exceptionally tedious, emphasizing that while it may not take an excessive amount of time, the experience is overwhelmingly monotonous.
“It's not tediously long.”
“Monumentally tedious.”
“Monumentally tedious.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong emotional and psychological depth, featuring impressive graphics and a seamless integration of gameplay and narrative. Players report a deep emotional connection to the protagonist, enhancing the storytelling experience as she reflects on her own attachment to the tale being told.
“A splendid psychological and emotional game, with very good graphics and a surprising alliance between gameplay and story.”
“This was an organic effort, and you really could feel an emotional attachment to the protagonist, which is quite important as she is both telling a tale and contemplating her attachment to it variably.”
