Fractured Horizon
- April 10, 2024
- simon5986
- 408h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreGet ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure in Fractured Horizon! Master gravity-defying parkour and harness the power of Gravity Fields to mend a shattered world. Race against time, challenge your skills, and unveil ancient secrets as you leap, run, and solve puzzles in this breathtaking first-person platformer. Are you up for the challenge? Dive into the fractured world and rewrite its destiny!…
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Reviews
- Incredible visuals and smooth gameplay, especially impressive for a student project completed in a short timeframe.
- Unique and engaging mechanics that emphasize speed and movement, reminiscent of popular titles like 'Doom Eternal'.
- Great potential for expansion, with many players expressing a desire for more levels and features like achievements.
- The game is very short, with many players wishing for more content and levels.
- Some players experienced motion sickness due to the gameplay mechanics, which may affect enjoyment.
- The gravity field concept can be confusing at times, leading to moments of frustration when players misjudge their movement.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, clever design, and engaging speed-focused elements, making it both fun and visually appealing. While some users note its short length, the overall experience is described as fresh and innovative, with a strong emphasis on movement and platforming. The combination of excellent sound design and graphics further enhances the gameplay, making it a standout indie title.
“When it comes to the mechanics, they absolutely nailed it.”
“A very clever mechanic and fun gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very smooth and just feels right.”
“Gameplay is heavily speed-focused, using gravity wells, a single of which can be active at a time, shot from your gauntlet onto green stones to propel yourself forwards or upwards.”
“From how the tutorial is handled, to the visual aesthetics, to the sound design, and game mechanics... you can make a AAA game out of this.”
“This game is visually stunning, it is so clean - yet pays homage to the classics that came before it in this space, like a story about my uncle, or the free ones -- and takes similar mechanics and core themes, but adds their own unique spin.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their incredible quality and aesthetic appeal, especially considering the tight development timeline. Reviewers highlight the beautiful visuals and soothing sound design, contributing to an overall immersive experience that elevates the gameplay.
“The visuals are incredible; it’s hard to believe it was crafted on such a tight timeline.”
“Very good indie game, simple gameplay, excellent soundtrack, beautiful graphics.”
“I like the platforming concept; it doesn't feel like other platformers. The graphics look amazing, and the music is soothing.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its excellent quality and fitting ambiance, enhancing the overall experience with soothing and well-paced tracks that intensify with gameplay progression. While some find it less interesting, the soundtrack is noted for its strong alignment with the game's atmosphere and mechanics.
“Very good indie game, simple gameplay, excellent soundtrack, beautiful graphics.”
“I like the platforming concept; it doesn't feel like other platformers, the graphics look amazing, and the music is soothing.”
“The soundtrack is also amazing and fits very well with the game.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is likened to "A Story About My Uncle," featuring visually stunning graphics and clean design while paying homage to classic games in the genre. It incorporates similar mechanics and themes but introduces a unique twist, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“This game is visually stunning; it is so clean yet pays homage to the classics that came before it in this space, like 'A Story About My Uncle', while adding its own unique spin.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“While the visuals are impressive, the narrative fails to engage, leaving players feeling uninvested.”
“The plot is predictable and uninspired, offering nothing new to the genre.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability through a checkpoint system that encourages players to improve their times and compete on leaderboards. However, the inclusion of modifiers adds only a limited amount of additional replay value.
“The game emphasizes this with a checkpoint system that compares your segments to their best times, providing replay value through the tried-and-true leaderboard pursuit.”
“The game has some modifiers to add a bit of replayability, but it's not much.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
