Entropic Float

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Entropic Float is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Nico H and was released on July 8, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

A free drama-mystery visual novel with a modern fantasy setting. Reach out to the fourteen people trapped inside to find the truth through eighteen endings, influenced by but not exclusively bound to your own system time.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story9 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Entropic Float offers a rich, character-driven narrative with a diverse cast that explores sensitive themes with empathy and depth, particularly in its representation of LGBTQIA+ identities.
The game features a unique time-loop mechanic that allows players to experience the story in a non-linear fashion, enhancing replayability and engagement with the plot.
Despite its rough edges, the game is praised for its heartfelt writing, intriguing mysteries, and the emotional investment it fosters in its characters.

The graphics and art style can be inconsistent and unpolished, which may detract from the overall visual experience for some players.
Audio issues, including poorly balanced voice acting and music, can disrupt immersion and lead to frustration during gameplay.
Some players found the writing to be overly reliant on stereotypes and clichés, with pacing issues that hindered the narrative flow and character development.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
69%
8%
The story of "Ef" is a complex, non-linear fantasy mystery centered around time loops, featuring a diverse cast of characters whose identities and backstories are intricately woven into the narrative. While the game offers a unique and engaging premise, some players find the pacing uneven and the character development lacking, leading to moments where the plot feels disjointed. Despite these critiques, many reviewers appreciate the depth of the story and its ability to captivate players through its intriguing themes and emotional resonance.
- “Ef is a fantasy time-loop mystery story, the larger part of which is non-linear.”
- “I tend to think that games with multiple routes/paths have an ideal order in which they should be played, but ef is one case in which I think the different parts could be played in any order; each a wonderful way to experience the story.”
- “Overall, it's a really interesting story with a fascinating idea of time loops, and definitely worth playing!”
- “I was willing to give it a pass anyway since the story concept (time loops) is right up my alley, but then the game started introducing characters and one of them started talking about 'misgendering' and I've decided to call it quits at this point.”
- “The structure of the story makes it impossible to feel anything for these characters, especially as they ramble on about stuff no human being would say.”
- “By far one of the worst characters I've ever read about, Loam does not speak like a normal person, and the plot breaks and contrives to have a way for Loam to function in it.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a varied soundtrack that players enjoy, particularly the title screen track. However, there are notable issues with audio mixing, as some tracks are inconsistently loud or quiet, and voice lines can be difficult to hear. While the soundtrack adds to the experience, players wish for better looping and more balanced audio levels.
- “The song that plays on the title screen made it difficult to load my save file, because I wanted to keep listening to it (it's good).”
- “In addition, there's a varied soundtrack and partial English voice acting.”
- “Finally, I found the soundtrack to be varied.”
- “Some music tracks are much louder or quieter than others, and although the voiced lines aren't many, when they appear, they're often too quiet to be audible, or really loud suddenly!”
- “The mixing is kind of all over the place, with most of the characters sounding quieter than the background music by default, and one character in particular being much louder than the others.”
- “Also, the observation deck music does nothing but creep me out constantly when I'm in-game and always causes my hair to stand on end because I know what's coming.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the expressive 3D character sprites and the variety of art styles, while others criticize the lack of visual consistency and overall quality, describing them as unpleasant or hideous. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the charm and fun of the visuals, especially considering the game's free price point. However, issues like jarring transitions between art styles and technical problems with character models detract from the overall experience.
- “It's touching and funny with nice graphics, puzzles, art, writing, and story.”
- “Solid and consistent art style.”
- “The 3D character sprites are far from perfect aesthetically, but they're still expressive and fun, just like the characters themselves.”
- “The graphics are absolutely hideous even for a free game; it's simply unpleasant to look at.”
- “I can stand bad graphics or amateur production values, but I'm not sticking around to find out whether this is a character quirk or just another lame figment of the culture war straight from Twitter/Tumblr because doing literally anything else will be a better use of my time.”
- “The graphics can be jarring to look at at first, and the 3D models of the characters often have some collision problems with their clothes.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply impactful, with many expressing feelings of being seen and represented through its heartfelt storytelling and relatable characters. The combination of humor, suspense, and a touching narrative creates a strong emotional investment, leaving players reflecting on their experience long after finishing the game. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke genuine emotions while providing an engaging and immersive experience.
- “Where I often feel invisible, this game made me feel a little more seen.”
- “Entropic Float is an intriguing, heartfelt game with compelling characters and excellent worldbuilding.”
- “Honestly, when I first finished, I sat there for a while not entirely sure what to do since I'd explored every nook and cranny of this game; I was that emotionally invested.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Character development features a mix of unique and imaginative designs, with some standout characters that shine. However, there are inconsistencies in how certain designs align with the game's setting and other characters, leading to a varied reception. Overall, while there are notable highlights, the coherence of character design remains a point of contention.
- “There are lots of cool character designs and some wacky fashion.”
- “While some character designs feel incoherent to the setting and to other characters, there are also some gems of character designs.”
- “Some character designs feel incoherent to the setting and to other characters, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While there are some standout character designs, many feel inconsistent with the game's world and other characters.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a blend of touching and funny moments, enhanced by appealing graphics and engaging storytelling. Players appreciate the balance of humor with vulnerability and occasional fright, making for a compelling and immersive experience. Overall, it successfully combines lightheartedness with deeper emotional themes.
- “It's touching and funny with nice graphics, puzzles, art, writing, and story.”
- “I started this game initially because I thought it was funny given my username, and was surprised how quickly I got invested in it.”
- “It's filled with humorous moments, but also vulnerable ones, and at times frightening ones.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The gameplay in *entropic float* offers multiple choices as players navigate through a time loop while controlling one of three characters, enhancing replayability. Reviewers noted a smooth experience without any technical issues.
- “As for the gameplay, 'Entropic Float' has multiple choices that are presented as you play one of the three characters and progress through the designated time loop.”
- “As for the gameplay, 'entropic float' has multiple choices that are presented as you play one of the three characters and progress through the designated time loop.”
- “Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my critique.”
- “As for the gameplay, I didn't find any technical issues.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with a notable improvement in engagement only during the transition between the "good" and "bad" endings. While the majority of the routes are enjoyable, the latter part of the 19th route feels repetitive before returning to a satisfying conclusion.
- “It is tedious - only at the point of diverting between a 'good' and 'bad' ending does the pattern almost break.”
- “Tl;dr 18 really good routes, half of the 19th is tedious, but the second half of the 19th and the ending are good again.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is playable on both desktop PCs and Steam Deck, though it is not specifically optimized for the latter. However, the simple controls make it manageable on the Steam Deck despite the lack of optimization.
- “I played this on my desktop PC, but it's not optimized for the Steam Deck. The controls are simple, so it works, but it could be much better.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is occasionally praised for its quality, suggesting that it can create immersive and engaging experiences at certain moments.