Ensora
- January 17, 2023
- Dex Games Studio
Get on SteamYou are a descendant of the colonists of the mysterious desert planet Ensora. Having lost contact with the Earth, people divided into groups in a desperate struggle for the remnants of food and resources. Can you fight back against wild bands of thugs? Will you uncover the secrets of the powerful Corporation? Do you have a chance to return home? In the game, you have to face a lot of fast fights…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a deep and immersive experience with a unique sci-fi atmosphere, combining exploration, crafting, and combat mechanics.
- Players appreciate the variety of gameplay elements, including looting, upgrading, and engaging combat, which keeps the experience engaging.
- The visuals and sound design contribute positively to the overall atmosphere, enhancing the player's experience.
- The controls and combat mechanics are often described as clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Inventory management is cumbersome, with limited capacity and a lack of efficient looting options, making resource gathering tedious.
- The hacking system is overly complicated, with many players finding it difficult to navigate due to similar symbols and a lack of clear instructions.
- story18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is well-crafted, set in a mysterious alien world where humans are caught between a tyrannical corporation and a ruthless bandit organization. Players can engage with the narrative through notes and NPC dialogue, complemented by fitting visuals and music. However, reaching the end of the story leads to a forced final battle, limiting exploration but allowing for continued gameplay afterward, albeit with emptied ship containers.
“I enjoyed the storyline about this alien world where humans are cut off from Earth and have a frail situation, hammered between a tyrannical corporation and a bloodthirsty bandit organization.”
“The images and 'to the point' short backstory going in and the matching song to go with it was superb and perfectly fit the theme and mood!”
“It has a mysterious world story and a nice visual style.”
“It's important to note that once you reach the end of the story and fly back to the free city, you can no longer fly anywhere else and are forced into the final battle.”
“You will know when, as the story kind of tells you, but it's after you are told to go read some notes in the top right map and you are told to return to the free city for the final part.”
“You can, however, still do these afterwards as your game save is not deleted, but everything in your ship containers is emptied (because of the story, I think, which I won't spoil).”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of classic side-scrolling shooter elements and modern mechanics, offering a fun and engaging experience. Players must navigate a challenging hunger mechanic and the absence of saving, which adds a layer of tension and encourages careful exploration of the game's numerous combat mechanics. Overall, the gameplay evolves from a learning phase into a rewarding and dynamic experience.
“Very fun, combines the classic feel of many old side scroller shooters with modern gameplay mechanics.”
“There is no saving, thus no way to explore the mechanics and try things without instant regrets.”
“At first you have to learn a set of game mechanics, after which it becomes really interesting to play.”
“Combat mechanics are numerous, there's a lot to play with.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive blend of sci-fi and western themes, featuring a lone space cowboy battling undead foes in a desert setting. Reviewers note that the sound design and effects enhance this captivating environment, making it a standout experience in the sidescroller genre. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a significant strength of the game, earning strong recommendations from players.
“It's so immersive for a sidescroller; the whole sci-fi/space and lone space cowboy killing undead in the desert atmosphere was fantastic. It's one of those rare games in its genre that has it all.”
“The sounds and effects were great too; everything just fit really well into the atmosphere.”
“Overall, the game is atmospheric; I highly recommend it.”
- music6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its thematic coherence and mood enhancement, with players noting that the accompanying tracks perfectly complement the visuals and narrative. The epic menu and pause music have left a lasting impression, prompting some to seek out the tracks for personal listening. Overall, the sound design is considered a standout feature, adding depth to the gaming experience.
“The images and 'to the point' short backstory going in and the matching song to go with it was superb and perfectly fit the theme and mood!”
“The menu screen/pause music while in the game was so epic, and I've been trying to find these two titles to play outside of the game, to be honest!”
“+ nice sounds and music”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with grinding mechanics, particularly when efforts to gain experience points (rep) can be easily lost due to unclear game elements, such as invisible mines. Many feel that grinding should be rewarding and meaningful, rather than leading to setbacks that diminish the overall experience.
“Grinding for reputation (basically XP) then losing it all by walking onto an invisible mine (or was it? Can't be sure...) was the final straw for me.”
“Grinding simulators should at least make the grind worthwhile.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with multiple users noting that the visuals are good.
