eXperience 112
- October 24, 2014
- Lexis Numerique
Get on SteamAn abandoned boat. A system of surveillance camera that works. A woman, Lea Nichols, only survivor of a team of researchers. Monitor, manage, search… Behind your camera, guide Lea Nichols to freedom but also to the truth. Be her eyes and ears to help fulfill her destiny! But be careful, remember that things are not always what they seem…
Reviews
- Experience 112 offers a unique gameplay mechanic where players guide the protagonist through a series of puzzles using a surveillance system, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
- The game features a haunting atmosphere and an intriguing storyline that unfolds through exploration and reading, appealing to players who enjoy narrative-driven adventures.
- Despite its dated graphics and interface, the game has a certain charm and originality that can captivate players willing to invest time and patience.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
- The pacing is slow, with the protagonist moving at a lethargic speed, making navigation tedious and sometimes leading to missed interactions.
- Voice acting and dialogue delivery are often criticized for being flat and unengaging, detracting from the overall immersion and emotional impact of the story.
- story17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story features intriguing sci-fi elements and is primarily conveyed through extensive logs and personnel files, requiring significant reading to piece together the narrative. While some players find the overarching plot engaging, others criticize its lack of clarity and abrupt conclusion, leaving many questions unanswered. Overall, the narrative is described as complex and detailed, but its execution may frustrate those seeking a straightforward storyline.
“The plot carries some nice sci-fi intrigue, but where it really comes alive is through the logs.”
“The over-arching plot is tied together with topics ranging from secret societies and government programs, to secret terrestrial species, and secret office romance.”
“There are many puzzles to solve that inspire you to press on and reveal more of the mysterious storyline.”
“If I said any more than this, I would spoil the entire story because there is literally almost no actual story to be told. Frankly, even after reading all the files and watching all the flashbacks (if that is what they are), I still have no idea what the point of it all was.”
“The 'story' culminates with the guided character about to meet you, the camera operator, at the end of the game (and presumably have everything explained), but you never see anything of the sort. Just an abrupt cut to the guided character at a completely different location from where she was before the cutscene, a few lines of dialogue from her about fulfilling a prophecy (something about aliens and humans? I don't know, it is never explained), and then straight to the main menu.”
“The story so far is nothing I really understand.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique control mechanic and an engaging use of cameras and computer systems, appealing to some players. However, others criticize it for being clunky and lethargic, with poorly designed mechanics that detract from the experience. Despite these mixed reviews, the game's core mechanics involving email and account navigation are seen as a standout feature, contributing to a haunting atmosphere and a compelling mystery.
“I have an interesting control mechanic, and the use of cameras and computer systems is right up my street.”
“Haunting atmosphere, a brave protagonist, a mystery to unfold, and original gameplay will make you want to play this game until the end.”
“The game mechanics are the one thing that makes this experience worth it.”
“Rather than blow off steam with some more action-oriented gameplay, these are extremely lethargic affairs with morbidly clunky controls.”
“The way the mechanics work is really idiotic.”
“The inevitable desktop clutter of the camera windows, which don't align to the window but rather overlay one another in a haphazard way, is the worst and is also the main game mechanic.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered dated, reflecting the game's 2007 release, yet they still provide sufficient detail to enhance the atmosphere of the environment. While the interface and audio also show signs of age, the overall visual presentation is deemed acceptable for its time.
“Graphically, it's not that bad, considering the fact it was released in 2007.”
“The graphics are dated but are still detailed enough to add atmosphere to the game's environment.”
“The graphics are dated, both in terms of interface and overall design.”
“The graphics are outdated, yet they still manage to provide enough detail to enhance the atmosphere of the game's environment.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding elements of the game, particularly the navigation and puzzle-solving tasks, to be tedious and frustrating, often detracting from the overall experience. The reliance on technical text and repetitive actions, such as entering codes and searching for passcodes, contributes to a sense of monotony, although some players express a willingness to endure it for the sake of the story.
“The somewhat interesting story is told mostly through reading text that is just technical enough to be tedious, and clicking through the windows to find passcodes gets old.”
“Early in the game, a tedious set of puzzles involving entering codes, opening emails, and cross-referencing a chart results in a word meant to be used as another password.”
“Even if it's also very tedious at times, I would have gladly played it again, but probably not if it means struggling against huge bugs like that.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a haunting atmosphere complemented by a brave protagonist and an intriguing mystery, encouraging players to engage until the end. While the graphics may be dated, they still contribute to the immersive environment. The absence of combat shifts the focus to puzzle-solving and atmospheric tension, with lurking enemies adding to the sense of danger.
“Haunting atmosphere, a brave protagonist, a mystery to unfold, and original gameplay will make you want to play this game until the end.”
“Whilst there is no combat, there are enemies that can and will kill you; being a point-and-click game, atmosphere and mysterious puzzles are what you're facing.”
“The graphics are dated but are still detailed enough to add atmosphere to the game's environment.”
“Whilst there is no combat, there are enemies that can, and will, kill you; being a point-and-click game, atmosphere and mysterious algorithms are what you're facing.”
“The haunting atmosphere, combined with a brave protagonist and a mystery to unfold, creates an engaging experience that compels you to play until the end.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for significant technical flaws and poor performance, particularly in the later stages. Reviewers noted slow pacing and uninspired character development as additional drawbacks, impacting the overall experience.
“Because it's pretty badly optimized.”
“Points deducted for minor technical flaws, poor performance in the latter stages of the game, slow pacing (the game is quite long, but that's a good thing!) and uninspired character development.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience despite the graphics and user interface receiving mixed reviews.
“The music in this game is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly matches the game's atmosphere.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game resonates strongly with players, evoking intense feelings of excitement and enthusiasm, as evidenced by enthusiastic expressions like "sign me up!" which highlight a deep connection to the game's narrative or experience.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game exhibits some clunky animations, minor visual glitches, and a lack of system options, these stability issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“The animations are a bit clunky, there's minor visual glitches, a lack of system options, and other problems that I feel are not enough to detract from the, mind the pun, experience of this game, but are worth pointing out regardless.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers noted that while the game's length is appreciated, the character development is seen as uninspired, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, minor technical flaws and slow pacing in the latter stages further impact the game's performance.
