Entities
- October 24, 2024
- EY-Studio
Get on Steam"Entities" is a simulation game that offers single-player, multi-player, and co-op options for up to 4 players. The game features horror and tactical shooting elements, with a unique dynamic puzzle system that changes in every match. Extraction shooter mechanics, an in-game economy, and a store for purchasing items add strategic depth to the gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has stunning graphics and a captivating atmosphere that immerses players in a horror experience.
- It offers a fun co-op gameplay experience, making it more enjoyable when played with friends.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and are actively working on updates and new content, showing potential for future improvements.
- The game is currently incomplete, with many levels and important items missing, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- There are significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive key bindings, which hinder the overall experience.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited weapon options and predictable enemy encounters.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is seen as having potential but requires further refinement, particularly in its settings and mission structure. While recent updates have introduced new missions, the forced mission failures due to gameplay mechanics detract from the narrative experience. Overall, players appreciate the variety of plot development options and the freedom of choice, suggesting that with more content and polish, the story could become more engaging.
“The game combines excellent gameplay, stunning graphics, an interesting plot, and freedom of choice.”
“"Entities" also offers a variety of options for the development of the plot and choices that affect the final result.”
“It has a lot of potential, and with the number of missions planned for the future, it will provide good hours of fun.”
“Also since it's all reset on a mission failure, and currently the game forces a mission failure after every match due to the deletion of your blacklight requiring you to fail a mission to get it back... it may as well not exist.”
“☐ no story”
“The only thing extraction shooter-esque is you being able to keep the 'loot' you picked up from the mission you completed and losing all your stuff when you die.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are praised for their beauty, detail, and ability to create an immersive atmosphere, particularly in the environments and backgrounds. However, some users noted that certain elements, like the graphics of demons, could be improved to better fit the overall aesthetic. The game is well-optimized, combining stunning visuals with engaging gameplay and a compelling narrative.
“The game is well optimized, has a gloomy atmosphere and excellent graphics.”
“The graphics in the game are striking in beauty and detail, and the world of 'entities' really comes to life before your eyes.”
“The visuals are stunning, with highly detailed backgrounds.”
“Maybe improve the graphics and animation?”
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“The graphics are vibrant and captivating, immersing you in the world of entities.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it predictable and repetitive, akin to titles like "Back for Blood" or "Left for Dead," while others praise its excitement and diversity, especially after recent updates. The graphics and controls are generally well-received, contributing to an engaging experience, though some feel the content is lacking for the price point. Overall, the gameplay appeals to fans of the genre but may not satisfy those seeking innovation.
“The gameplay in 'entities' is incredibly exciting and diverse.”
“It combines excellent gameplay, stunning graphics, an interesting plot, and freedom of choice.”
“An interesting shooter with beautiful graphics, an interesting horror atmosphere, and high-quality controls and gameplay; what else do you need for happiness?”
“Not a bad game overall; good content but not a lot of weapons or gadgets. The overall look is average, and the gameplay is predictable and repetitive, which is great if you like that type of game, like Back for Blood or Left for Dead. However, it's not worth the $20; maybe $8-10 max.”
“The recent 1.1 patch improved a lot of the gameplay issues, but there is still a lot to do.”
“The gameplay is just average.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its incredible sound design, gloomy visuals, and immersive VHS-style presentation, which effectively enhances the horror experience. Players appreciate the high-quality graphics and atmospheric soundtrack that contribute to the overall mood, although some feel that the game is better suited for solo play to fully capture its intended horror atmosphere. Overall, the combination of visual and auditory elements creates a compelling and engaging environment for players.
“Loving this game so far, the atmosphere and sound design are incredible, and I am so excited for all the future updates!”
“The soundtrack of the game is also worthy of special mention - it supports the atmosphere and helps to immerse yourself in the game world.”
“An interesting shooter with beautiful graphics and an intriguing horror atmosphere, along with high-quality controls and gameplay; what else do you need for happiness?”
“I have not played much yet, but the game feels quite raw. There is co-op, but such games are better suited for solo play to create a proper atmosphere of horror.”
“The visual atmosphere for night missions (since that's all there is at the moment) is pretty decent.”
“The soundtrack of the game is also worthy of special mention; it supports the atmosphere and helps to immerse yourself in the game world.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing visual glitches and bugs, particularly on lower-end PCs, which can lead to issues like getting stuck in the game. Additionally, there have been instances of simultaneous crashes affecting multiple players.
“There are some visual glitches, but I play on medium settings with a somewhat outdated PC.”
“There are visual glitches.”
“The game is buggy; I got stuck and then everyone crashed at the same time.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing immersion in the game world. However, some users noted that the music abruptly cuts off when transitioning between zones, which can disrupt the experience.
“Music oddly cuts off when going from one zone to another.”
“The soundtrack of the game is also worthy of special mention - it supports the atmosphere and helps to immerse yourself in the game world.”
“The music was atmospheric and appropriate for the game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, featuring good performance and excellent graphics that enhance its gloomy atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience.
“The game is well optimized, has a gloomy atmosphere, and excellent graphics.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability through semi-randomized elements like switch and key locations, but the lack of variability in monster placements detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the changes that occur in subsequent playthroughs, the limited randomness may hinder long-term replay value.
“This adds significant replay value to the game, and I have already started playing it a second time to see what changes can happen.”
“The game does semi-randomize where switches and some keys are (one of three pre-determined spots), which enhances the replayability.”
“The game does semi-randomize where switches and some keys are (one of three pre-determined spots), but makes zero effort to do so with monsters, which damages the game's replayability.”
“The lack of variety in enemy encounters really hurts the replayability; once you've seen them all, there's not much incentive to play again.”
“After completing the game, I found little reason to return, as the story and gameplay don't change significantly with subsequent playthroughs.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the game lacks traditional progression systems like levels or ranks, with grinding primarily focused on earning cash for gear and items, which is reported to be a relatively quick process.
“There are no levels, unlocks, or ranks; grinding for cash to buy gear and items is the only form of progression, and it doesn't take long at all.”
“The grinding feels repetitive and lacks meaningful rewards, making it a tedious experience.”
“I found the grinding to be excessively time-consuming without any real sense of achievement.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is considered fair, with a price point of $15 that users feel is reasonable and not exploitative, indicating a solid foundation for future content.
