Entropy Rising
- November 20, 2015
- Autotivity Entertainment
Get on Steam"Entropy Rising" is a physics-based puzzle game set in a peculiar world, where you manipulate elements like gravity, electricity, and acid to solve levels. With a time-travel mechanic, you can reverse any mistakes. The game features 33 levels, optional challenges, and a level editor for sharing and creating new content on Steam Workshop.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features fun and challenging puzzles that test your problem-solving skills.
- The time rewind mechanic is a unique and handy feature that enhances gameplay.
- The graphics and atmosphere are visually appealing, providing a nice environment to explore.
- The game suffers from unpolished controls and performance issues, including mouse acceleration and stuttering.
- Many puzzles feel tedious and frustrating due to awkward mechanics, detracting from the overall experience.
- There is a lack of story and personality, making the game feel boring and unengaging.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of intriguing puzzles and frustrating mechanics, particularly the time-rewind feature, which feels more like a gimmick than a meaningful addition. While the game offers unique mechanics reminiscent of titles like Portal, the reliance on the rewind ability diminishes the challenge and can detract from the overall experience. Players may find themselves navigating a fine line between utilizing helpful mechanics and achieving in-game accomplishments.
“What's important here though are the puzzles and the mechanics.”
“A very nice puzzle game with some interesting and unique mechanics.”
“Along the lines of Portal, but I would not say a clone since the game mechanics were quite different in how puzzles get solved.”
“Even that maybe wouldn't have bothered me too much if the mechanics weren't so terribly annoying.”
“It's kind of a slap in the face when you have to be so careful at every step to avoid the many game mechanic-based pitfalls.”
“The go back in time ability seemed more like a gimmick rather than beneficial to gameplay; it just disallowed failure states entirely.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting a significant absence of dialogue and narrative engagement. Many feel that a stronger storyline could enhance the overall experience, as the current sparse storytelling fails to create a connection with the game world.
“The story is told very sparsely, and I never felt connected to the world.”
“The only thing this game is missing is a kick-ass story of some sort, and it would jump higher up my favorite list.”
“There's no dialogue or story, and it crashed once.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its appealing visuals but lacks the engaging story and humor that characterized Portal, resulting in a less enjoyable experience in terms of comedic elements.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is reminiscent of "Portal," yet it maintains its unique identity, creating a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Users appreciate the charming ambiance, making it a worthwhile purchase at its price point.
“It's very portal in its atmosphere yet manages to be its own thing.”
“Overall, a nice little relaxing puzzle game with a lovely atmosphere, and for £3.99, I'd absolutely recommend it!”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the interesting premise, the atmosphere falls flat and fails to engage the player.”
“The game tries to create a unique atmosphere, but it ends up feeling generic and forgettable.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being subpar, even compared to older titles like Half-Life 2, with users reporting poor performance and significant lag that detracts from the overall experience.
“Managed to provide graphics worse than Half-Life 2 using the same settings and hardware.”
“Poor performance and graphics, lagging more than many AAA new games.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance, subpar graphics, and significant lag compared to other recent AAA titles.
“Terrible performance and graphics; it lags more than many AAA games.”
“The optimization is so poor that it makes the game nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, as mechanics like the gravity gun are overly restricted, limiting creativity and enjoyment in gameplay.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over again, and it just became a chore rather than enjoyable gameplay.”
“The rewards for grinding are minimal, which makes the whole experience feel pointless and frustrating.”
