Fractured Horizon

About

"Fractured Horizon" is a fast-paced first-person platformer that challenges you to master gravity-defying parkour and manipulate gravity fields to save a shattered world. Traverse fractured landscapes, overcome obstacles, and uncover ancient secrets with speed and precision. The fate of the world is in your hands as you race against time in this adrenaline-filled adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

Visually stunning graphics and smooth gameplay mechanics, especially impressive for a student project.
Innovative and fun platforming concept with a focus on 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 playtime around 6 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
Some players experienced motion sickness and found the gravity field mechanics less engaging compared to traditional platforming tools.
Lack of built-in leaderboards and achievements may limit replayability and community engagement.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
14%
14%
The gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, clever design, and speed-focused elements, making it both fun and engaging, particularly for fans of platformers and intensive movement mechanics. While the game is visually stunning and features an excellent soundtrack, some players note that it is relatively short in length. Overall, it combines fresh ideas with homage to classic titles, resulting in a well-executed indie experience.
- “A very clever mechanic and fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is very smooth and just feels right.”
- “As for the gameplay, it's nothing short of ingenious and fresh.”
- “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.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised as stunning and beautifully crafted, especially considering the tight development timeline. Reviewers highlight the pleasing visual aesthetics and smooth integration with gameplay, contributing to an overall impressive indie experience.
- “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.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is generally praised for its excellent soundtrack and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience and fitting well with the gameplay. While some reviewers find it less interesting, they note that it effectively matches the game's pacing, becoming more intense as players progress. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's 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.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story of the game is likened to "A Story About My Uncle," with users noting its visually stunning presentation and clean design. It pays homage to classic titles while incorporating similar mechanics and themes, ultimately adding a unique twist to the narrative.
- “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', and takes similar mechanics and core themes but adds its own unique spin.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers moderate replayability through a checkpoint system that allows players to compare their segment times against their best scores, fostering competition via 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 includes modifiers to add a bit of replayability, but ultimately, it doesn't offer much variety.”
- “While there are some modifiers to enhance replayability, they don't significantly change the overall experience.”