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This is a surreal exploration game. Explore a massive fractal with great complexities. You can shrink infinitely to go deeper into the fractal. Or you can become larger by growing. Inner space awaits you in this infinite world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 528 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
graphics9 negative mentions

  • Incredible exploration mechanics with endless content and secrets to discover.
  • Unique gameplay that combines shrinking and growing in a fractal world, providing a mind-bending experience.
  • Charming and quirky art style that enhances the surreal atmosphere of the game.
  • Graphics and sound design are often considered low quality, which may detract from the experience for some players.
  • Combat can feel simplistic and repetitive, lacking variety in enemy behavior.
  • Navigation can be confusing, especially in mazes, leading to potential frustration for players.
  • gameplay
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a unique shrinking and growing mechanic that enhances exploration and progression, offering hundreds of hours of content despite some repetitive maze-like elements. While the graphics may be subpar and controls occasionally finicky, the depth and complexity of the mechanics create an engaging experience that encourages discovery and experimentation. Overall, players find the gameplay to be addictive and rewarding, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The defining mechanic of being able to shrink and grow by many orders of magnitude is not just a gimmick, but actually integrates well with satisfying exploration and progression.”
    • “This game houses hundreds of hours of unique content, and has a very unique mechanic of shrinking and growing.”
    • “There's an unbelievable amount of content in this game, and the mechanics and principles that comprise it are brilliant.”
    • “Oh yeah, that's right sorry, forgot to mention, this gameplay is mostly just solving long tedious mazes, following a procedure and eliminating dead ends until you find your way out.”
    • “The gameplay itself is pretty barebones and weirdly balanced, but it's a well-wrapped first-person ARPG that doesn't take too long to learn the design language of.”
    • “The environments are octree jank as artform, every creature is an immobile sphere, the sounds aim for quirky and only reach annoying, half your time is spent in the same randomly generated maze, every mechanic is overexplained or unexplained.”
  • graphics
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players finding them simplistic or lacking polish, yet some appreciate their charm and clarity in gameplay. While the visuals may initially appear off-putting, they are often seen as a fitting complement to the game's unique mechanics and exploration elements. Overall, the consensus suggests that despite the graphical shortcomings, the depth and enjoyment of the gameplay can outweigh aesthetic concerns.

    • “This game is absolute peak: tons of gameplay, secrets, and lore in a crazy world with a zany art style.”
    • “Even the whimsical graphics and sounds don't detract from the overall experience; in fact, I'd say that the silly look is quite charming and furthers the feeling of awe whenever I find a cool little area or enemy.”
    • “The graphics have an old-school feel but with smooth controls.”
    • “Sure, the graphics look bad and the gameplay might be repetitive to some, but the exploration aspect and infinite upgradeability of your character, as well as the progression system could definitely keep you interested.”
    • “The lack of quality in visuals and sound ruined it for me.”
    • “The graphics are terrible, and most of the gameplay is uninteresting, but the exploration and discovery the game allows makes up for all of its shortcomings.”
  • story
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its depth and engaging worldbuilding, offering a well-written narrative that intertwines with extensive side quests and exploration. Players appreciate the abstract and immersive nature of the plot, which encourages deep thinking and discovery, while also providing a satisfying main storyline that can be completed in a relatively short time. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong point, enhancing the exploration experience and keeping players invested in the lore and character development.

    • “This is absolutely one of the best exploration games I've ever played, and the story was great as well.”
    • “The worldbuilding of the story is a very interesting kind of 'abstract science' that I absolutely love pondering about, and when I'm playing I really feel like I'm studying the world in an almost scientific way, which makes for an amazing experience.”
    • “The story and writing in this game is excellent.”
    • “Playing through the story feels like going on a journey to the center of the earth, but if the earth was an incomprehensible fractal hell world.”
    • “Overall the atmosphere is this game's strongest point, but for me, the details of the story have made me think.”
    • “The story and lore are presented by text boxes found in the world, where you can find messages left by the characters.”
  • music
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music aspect has received mixed feedback, with many players noting the absence of background music, which can create an empty atmosphere during gameplay. While sound effects are present and some players enjoy using their own music playlists, there is a strong desire for the addition of ambient music to enhance the experience. Overall, the game encourages players to supplement their experience with personal music choices, as the lack of an official soundtrack is a significant drawback.

    • “This game hits different when you're high and listening to traditional Celtic music.”
    • “Pretty fun game, features vast exploration concepts and an ability to allow me to play usually wildly unfitting music and just have it work.”
    • “Throw on some trippy music while playing and enjoy!”
    • “There are sound effects and there is a music system in the game, but there is simply no background music, which can make the game feel very empty at times.”
    • “Aside from that, the game lacks music; I'm not talking about the sound effects because they somehow have their own charm.”
    • “The one thing this game desperately needs is some ambient Minecraft-esque music.”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is often described as tedious and time-consuming, particularly when navigating through long mazes and farming for resources. While some players find enjoyment in the grind, others suggest it can become overwhelming, especially in late-game scenarios where preparation is crucial. Options like peaceful mode and cheats are available for those who prefer to avoid the grind, but many recommend exploring the game thoroughly before resorting to shortcuts.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Oh yeah, that's right, sorry, forgot to mention, this gameplay is mostly just solving long tedious mazes, following a procedure and eliminating dead ends until you find your way out.”
    • “It can be a tad grindy, especially if you want to be able to withstand some of the late-game areas without massive reliance on a certain weapon's healing function.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing sound effects and quirky visuals, which contribute to an overall lighthearted experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements, such as funny sounds and playful graphics, that enhance exploration and engagement. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with gameplay, making it enjoyable and entertaining.

    • “So much to explore and get, and the sounds are funny.”
    • “Have you ever experienced true fulfillment after clicking on a cube and hearing a funny sound?”
    • “The sounds are just funny and I adore that.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised as its strongest aspect, characterized by charming elements and a surreal quality enhanced by impressive sound and visual design. Players note that additional effects could further enrich the experience, while the intriguing story details provoke thoughtful engagement.

    • “The sound and visual design are batshit insane, which actually works very well in creating a surreal atmosphere for the entire game.”
    • “I've experimented with reshade with good results, and I feel some additional effects could really add to the character and atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The sound and visual design is batshit insane, which actually works very well in creating a surreal atmosphere for the entire game.”
    • “Overall, the atmosphere is this game's strongest point, but for me, the details of the story have made me think.”
    • “I've experimented with reshade with good results, and feel some additional effects could really add to the character and atmosphere of the game.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight an exceptional level of replayability in the game, noting it as one of the highest they've encountered. This aspect significantly enhances the overall experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs.

    • “An alarming amount of replayability.”
    • “I've never seen so much replayability in a game ever.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a generally stable experience with few bugs or glitches; however, some have encountered specific graphical issues, such as neon green lines on the screen, indicating potential compatibility problems with certain hardware.

    • “I'm getting graphical glitches where the screen is covered in neon green lines, almost as if my graphics card is dying, but it's only unique to this game.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game particularly touching, noting that the credits section is filled with heartfelt personal anecdotes from the developers, which adds a wholesome and intimate touch to the overall experience.

    • “The credits area is so wholesome and filled with personal anecdotes about the development of the game.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, effectively handling the complex rendering demands of its intricately designed mazes and dungeons.

    • “The mazes and dungeons are well-designed, and the game is optimized to a tee despite the insane amount of things it has to render.”
    • “The performance is impressive; the game runs smoothly even with all the intricate details and complex mechanics.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game to ensure minimal lag and maximum enjoyment during gameplay.”
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