Gravity Compass
- May 10, 2016
- NovaWake Studios
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Gravity Compass" is a serene flying experience through a vast system of caves, filled with stunning otherworldly galaxies that react to your presence. With NovaWake Smooth Drive technology, flying is effortless and calming. The game's immersive music and visuals can make it difficult to leave, because time seems to fly by in this meditative and peaceful universe.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great music that enhances the relaxing experience.
- Visually appealing with beautiful graphics and smooth performance.
- Offers a calming experience for meditation and self-reflection.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, leading to boredom.
- The visuals can be washed out due to excessive bloom effects.
- Limited interactivity and no clear objectives make it feel more like a simulation than a game.
- music21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as beautiful and relaxing, but many users feel it lacks variety and depth, often looping too frequently and becoming monotonous. While some appreciate the integration of music with the visuals, others express a desire for more diverse tracks and environments to enhance the experience. Overall, the music serves as a calming backdrop, but it may not satisfy players looking for a more immersive and dynamic auditory experience.
“The music was beautiful but needs more variety to blend in better.”
“It is indeed a relaxing experience, and I liked how each galaxy I looked at added a new element to the musical score.”
“When you stare at a galaxy, it plays an instrumental melody in a song that loops every minute or so.”
“There's nothing to do in this game except float through a cave, stare at some galaxy-type things that are also in the cave, and listen to the music.”
“It's more like a sedative, not that it's relaxing but that it's boring and dark and you could probably float into a corner of the cave and have the music stop completely and so it'd be dark and quiet enough to actually sleep.”
“The game/program needs more than one song and environment.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users finding them lackluster and "meh," while others appreciate the calming visuals suitable for a relaxing experience. Technical issues with resolution settings have also been noted, detracting from the overall visual experience. Overall, while the graphics may not be spectacular, they can appeal to those seeking a tranquil gaming atmosphere.
“The visuals are very nice, and if you're looking for something calming for people to try who otherwise might not want to venture into shooters or scary games, this is a good deal for 2 bucks.”
“Music is okay, and I get the whole premise of relaxation and all of that, but most of us are looking for spectacular graphics, imagery, and immersion.”
“It's just washing out the visuals.”
“Graphics are 'meh'.”
“I was unable to change the graphics beyond 1176x664, even though it appeared that I should be able to run the slider down to select higher values. The selector dot just went behind the slider bar and did not affect it in any way.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that while the core mechanics of the game are initially engaging, the gameplay tends to become monotonous once these mechanics are fully understood.
“After you realize the core mechanics of the game, it quickly becomes boring.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers a strong sense of galactic immersion but is criticized for its lack of a defined story or mission, leaving players wanting more narrative depth.
“This is a good conceptual demonstrator for such a kind of galactic immersion, but it lacks any sort of story or mission, which is still to be invented.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys or outcomes.”
