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…
Reviews
- The game offers a deep and immersive experience with a well-crafted sci-fi atmosphere, combining exploration, crafting, and engaging combat mechanics.
- Players appreciate the variety of gameplay elements, including looting, upgrading, and a compelling storyline that keeps them engaged.
- The visuals and sound design are praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, making the game enjoyable and memorable.
- Many players find the controls and combat mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The inventory management system is criticized for being cumbersome, with limited capacity and inefficient looting processes that hinder exploration.
- Hacking mechanics are considered overly complicated, making it difficult for players to progress without significant trial and error.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is well-crafted, featuring a compelling narrative set in an alien world where humans are caught between a tyrannical corporation and a ruthless bandit group. Players appreciate the engaging visuals, thematic music, and the option to explore the storyline or pursue personal quests for loot. However, reaching the end of the story restricts further exploration, leading to a final battle, though players can continue their journey afterward with some limitations.
“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!”
“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.”
“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).”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % 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 encourages exploration but can lead to instant regrets. Overall, the combat mechanics are diverse and provide depth, making the game interesting once players familiarize themselves with the initial learning curve.
“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.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive sci-fi and western themes, effectively combining elements of a lone space cowboy battling undead in a desert setting. Reviewers note that the sound design and visual effects enhance this atmosphere, making it a standout title in its genre. Overall, it is recommended for its cohesive and engaging environment.
“It's so immersive for a sidescroller; the whole sci-fi/space and lone space cowboy killing undead in the desert atmosphere was so good. It's one of those rare games in its genre that has it all.”
“The sounds and effects were good too; everything just fit really well into the atmosphere.”
“Overall, the game is atmospheric; I recommend it.”
- music3 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 users noting that the soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals and narrative. The menu and pause music are described as epic, leaving players eager to find and enjoy the tracks outside of the game. Overall, the sound design contributes significantly to the immersive 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 and 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with grinding, particularly when efforts to gain experience points are undermined by unexpected setbacks, such as losing progress due to unclear game mechanics. Many feel that grinding should be rewarding and meaningful, rather than leading to discouraging experiences.
“Grinding for reputation (basically XP) and 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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that the visuals are good and contribute positively to the overall experience.
“The visuals are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The graphics are incredibly detailed and vibrant.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted.”
