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Fractured Horizon

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94%Game Brain Score
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replayability, story
94% User Score Based on 50 reviews

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Fractured Horizon is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by simon5986 and was released on April 10, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Get 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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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive visuals and a unique parkour concept that makes it visually appealing and engaging.
  • Gameplay is smooth and intuitive, with clever mechanics that provide a fun and addictive experience, especially for speedrunning.
  • Despite being a short experience, the game showcases a high level of polish and creativity for a student project, leaving players wanting more.
  • The game is extremely short, with only one level, which limits its replayability and overall value as a full game.
  • As a student project, it lacks the polish and depth of a professionally developed game, making it feel more like a tech demo than a complete experience.
  • The lack of content and achievements may deter players from considering it a worthwhile addition to their library.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, clever design, and engaging speed-focused elements, making it enjoyable despite its short length. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful graphics, atmospheric sound, and innovative mechanics that elevate the experience beyond typical indie games. Overall, the game offers a fresh and polished take on platforming, appealing to fans of fast-paced movement and parkour-style gameplay.

    • “The polish, the atmosphere, the sound mechanics, it all comes together in a way that seems so much more advanced than you'd expect from a student project.”
    • “As for the gameplay, it's nothing short of ingenious and fresh.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and appeal, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive hand-drawn visuals and overall aesthetic. While the visuals are considered beautiful and well-crafted, some critics note that they alone cannot compensate for shortcomings in gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm, enhancing the experience for players.

    • “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.”
    • “The visuals are hand-drawn and look decent, but they lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and do not match the quality of current AAA titles.”
    • “While the art style is unique, the overall execution leaves much to be desired.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its calm and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a soothing soundtrack that complements the gameplay. While some reviewers find it less engaging, they acknowledge that it effectively matches the game's pacing, becoming more intense as players progress. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing to the game's beautiful atmosphere.

    • “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.”
    • “The music is calm and ambient.”
    • “My uptight music engineer cousin would love this.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game surprisingly replayable, thanks to a checkpoint system that encourages competition through leaderboard comparisons. However, some feel that the available modifiers offer limited 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.”
    • “What really surprised me was how replayable it is.”
    • “Modifiers add a bit of replayability, but not much.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, like 'A Story About My Uncle.' It takes similar mechanics and core themes but adds 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 wanting more substance.”
    • “The plot is predictable and uninspired, failing to deliver any meaningful twists or emotional impact.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is impressively polished, with advanced sound mechanics that contribute to an immersive experience, surpassing expectations for a student project.

    • “The polish, the atmosphere, the sound mechanics all come together in a way that seems much more advanced than you'd expect from a student project.”
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Fractured Horizon is a casual platformer game.

Fractured Horizon is available on PC, Windows, Linux, Xbox and others.

On average players spend around 408 hours playing Fractured Horizon.

Fractured Horizon was released on April 10, 2024.

Fractured Horizon was developed by simon5986.

Fractured Horizon has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Fractured Horizon is a single player game.

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