Faraday Protocol

Faraday Protocol's puzzle mechanics are a perfect match for fans of its spiritual ancestors like Portal, but a rushed story and minimal campaign length make it a tougher sell to anyone who's not an established fan of the genre..

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82% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

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Faraday Protocol is a single player role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Red Koi Box and was released on August 12, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Faraday Protocol is a first-person, story-driven puzzle game that will award you with a solid sense of accomplishment when overcoming its challenges. You are Raug Zeekon, interstellar archeologist from planet Cunor. You have been sent by your company to investigate the source of a mysterious signal coming from an unexplored star system.

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story8 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Fun sci-fi puzzle game with a unique aesthetic inspired by ancient Egypt and space travel.
The Bia-Tool mechanic offers a fresh take on puzzle-solving, allowing players to manipulate their environment creatively.
Puzzles are generally enjoyable and provide a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.

The game suffers from bugs and glitches that can hinder progress and enjoyment.
Puzzles can feel repetitive and lack variety, leading to a monotonous experience in later levels.
The story is underdeveloped and not engaging, with most lore revealed only at the end, leaving players wanting more context.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally considered unremarkable and often lacks emotional depth, with many players feeling it falls flat, especially towards the end. While some appreciate the intriguing premise and voice acting, others criticize the rushed conclusion and minimal narrative development, suggesting that the game is more focused on puzzles than storytelling. Overall, it offers a straightforward narrative that may appeal to puzzle enthusiasts but leaves those seeking a rich story wanting more.
- “The puzzles are fun and the story and voice acting are great.”
- “Overall, I really wish there will be more games taking place in the same universe and continuing the story in the near future.”
- “Amazing mysterious story, amazing voices, characters, story, graphics, level design of every puzzle.”
- “The story is fine, if unremarkable - enough to keep you moving forward even if it's not very emotionally engaging.”
- “However, the ending looks too rushed in both the story and the cutscene department.”
- “The story is a little scanty; such as it is revealed through journal recordings your character makes as you make your way further into the game, and some later interactions with an AI.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Faraday Protocol" features a blend of familiar puzzle mechanics reminiscent of titles like "Portal," utilizing a gun that manipulates red and blue energy to solve varied challenges. While the game introduces new mechanics as players progress, some reviewers noted a lack of variety and occasional frustration with certain puzzles. Overall, it offers an engaging experience for fans of the genre, with a stylish presentation and a gradual increase in difficulty.
- “The bia-tool mechanic offers a familiar-yet-new spin on using special tools to solve puzzles and control your environment.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's pretty similar to room-based puzzle titles such as Turing Test, Spectrum Retreat, and most famously, Portal.”
- “Faraday Protocol checks the most important checkboxes of the genre: easy to learn mechanics, puzzles that become harder and harder, stylish art style, and a few collectibles.”
- “The game could benefit from more variety of mechanics.”
- “Some puzzles I solved by accident; one or two were frustrating because of an unexplained mechanic I didn't stumble into after a half-hour of poking at things.”
- “However, I don't like the 'rotating symbol' mechanic that is introduced in chapter 4.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their unique blend of sci-fi and ancient Egyptian aesthetics, creating a visually striking environment that captivates players initially. However, some reviewers note that the visuals can become monotonous, particularly in certain levels where color schemes blend together, diminishing the overall impact. While the art style is generally well-received, it appears to cater more to casual players, lacking the depth that might engage more experienced gamers.
- “Great little 3D puzzle platformer, with a cool aesthetic inspired by sci-fi, space travel, and ancient Egypt.”
- “The aesthetics are pretty unique, featuring black-gold ancient Egyptian style rooms and statues.”
- “The unique combination of futuristic visuals and Egyptian themed elements creates a mysterious and unique world for you to explore.”
- “The visuals - for the most part, it's okay.”
- “The visuals are alright.”
- “- striking visuals... that are striking for the first few minutes you've seen them.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some encountered significant bugs and poorly designed puzzles, others experienced no glitches at all. This inconsistency suggests that stability may vary widely among players.
- “Energy transfer being buggy is bad enough, especially with the weirdly hard timed puzzle (5 seconds? Really?).”
- “TL;DR: Buggy and often poorly designed, with most puzzles being either quite easy or stupidly hard and glitchy.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking, with a story that feels unremarkable and fails to engage players on a deeper level. Many users find the dialogue-driven narrative boring, further diminishing its emotional impact.
- “The story feels incredibly boring, relying solely on dialogues that seem to be fed to me by what sounds like AI-generated voices.”
- “The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters or their struggles.”
- “I found the narrative to be unengaging, as it felt more like a series of robotic conversations than a heartfelt story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is generally considered low, with players noting that some areas feel somewhat empty and can lead to a monotonous experience, resulting in limited incentive to replay.
- “Somewhat empty rooms can become a bit monotonous, leading to not much replay value.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back for more.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is tedious and unengaging, likening it to a less interesting version of Portal with simplistic puzzles and a lack of narrative depth. Players express frustration with the grind, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's like Portal if Portal wasn't interesting, had no story, had simple yet tedious puzzles, and was completely boring and lifeless.”
- “[b]Grindy achievement(s):[/b] no.”

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Faraday Protocol is a role playing game with science fiction theme.

Faraday Protocol is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Faraday Protocol.

Faraday Protocol was released on August 12, 2021.

Faraday Protocol was developed by Red Koi Box.

Faraday Protocol has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Faraday Protocol is a single player game.

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